Deputy Assistant Secretary for Native Amercan Programs

Summary

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is seeking highly qualified individuals who are willing to meet the challenges of public service and support our mission. Our compensation package is comparable to the private sector. And we also offer a broad array of program activities to develop your career, such as: networking and training opportunities. At HUD, you'll have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to gain insight into federal housing policy and community development.

Duties

• The Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) for Native American Programs serves as the principal source of expertise within the Department regarding all HUD programs for American Indians and Alaska Natives. In this capacity, the DAS serves as the principal advisor to the Secretary, the Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing and other principal Departmental staff. The DAS is responsible for, and is regularly involved in, the development and implementation of the major policies, procedures, and guidelines for all aspects of the assigned programs. The DAS also exercises full managerial responsibility for all employees in the Office of Native American Programs (ONAP) nationwide. The responsibilities of ONAP involve major Departmental policies and operations. The DAS is responsible for: administering the provision of housing assistance to Indian housing authorities and tribes under HUD's Indian housing assistance programs; administering the community development block grant (CDBG) program for Indian tribes; administering homeownership programs for Native Americans including the Indian Home Loan Guarantee Program; and coordinating all programs of the Department relating to Native American and Alaska Native housing and community development. In addition, the DAS will be responsible for implementing the Native American Housing Assistance and Self Determination Act of 1996, including the promulgation of a Final Rule pursuant to the recently complete negotiated rulemaking process. Maintains liaison and working relationships for the Department with other Federal agencies with responsibilities for housing and related social services for Native Americans and Alaska Natives. Functions include: Coordination and participation in joint efforts to improve the quality of housing and related social services; coordination and development of joint cooperative efforts between HUD and other agencies for housing and related services; development and coordination of special training efforts designed to improve Native American or Alaska Native capability to construct and manage housing stock. Maintains liaison for PIH with Indian tribal organizations; non-reservation Indian organizations; national advocacy organizations concerned with Native American housing or related social services; State and local governments exercising responsibility for Indian or Alaska Native housing; and other organizations representing other native groups under U.S. protection and/or supervision. In this capacity, the DAS further quantifies specific concerns or client needs; advises the Secretary and Assistant Secretary for PIH and develops specialized plans or strategies to address specialized housing needs; works with State and local government to develop and/or finance cooperative housing ventures for both reservation and non-reservation Indians. In cooperation with the Budget Division, develops analyses of funding allocations and/or expenditures on behalf of American Indians or other native groups; develops and recommends program financing goals for American Indians and other native groups; provides user data and analyses of funds utilization effectiveness by Indian and other native client groups; and provides special client input into the development of overall controls for the assignment of housing program funds. Carries out EEO policies and communicates support of these policies to subordinates and all employees. Assures equality in determining qualifications, selections, assignments, training, promotions, discipline, and awards to employees. Cooperates with and participates in the development of an EEO affirmative action plan and efforts regarding staffing, motivation, and training to develop all employees. Ensures that minorities and women are considered for training opportunities and are also nominated/appointed to boards and committees. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last five (5) years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch (including noncareer SES and Limited Term SES and Limited Emergency SES) OR an assistant position to a political appointee OR an individual serving in a political capacity under agency-specific authority occupying a position excepted from the competitive service by the President/OPM because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties; you must disclose this information on your resume and to the Human Resources Office. As a basic requirement for entry into the senior executive service (SES), applicants must provide evidence of progressively responsible executive leadership and supervisory experience that is indicative of senior executive level managerial capability. This experience should be sufficiently broad in scope and at a major management level in a large or complex organization. The ideal candidate will have experience supervising many employees through subordinate supervisors and have experience hiring, developing, and evaluating employees. Typically, experience of this nature is at the GS-15 or equivalent level in the federal service or its equivalent in the private sector. Your application should demonstrate that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully fulfill responsibilities inherent in SES positions such as: Leading the work of an organizational unit Ensuring the success of one or more specific major programs or projects Monitoring progress toward strategic organizational goals, evaluating organizational performance and taking action to improve performance Supervising the work of employees, developing policy and other executive functions If your experience does not include these basic qualifications, you will not be determined qualified for this position. Veterans' preference: Is not applicable to positions in the Senior Executive Service. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Applications received with resumes exceeding the 2-page limit will be disqualified and will not receive further consideration. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. There is NO requirement to prepare narrative statements specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs). MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy these technical qualifications. MTQ 1:Demonstrated ability to develop, structure and market financial credit products, implement and manage guaranteed and insured commercial credit transactions, and skill in leveraged financing for affordable housing and community development projects. MTQ 2: Demonstrated skill in conducting due diligence on, and packaging loan portfolios for secondary mortgage markets. MTQ 3: Knowledge and expertise in sovereignty and related legal matters related to Native Americans, Alaskan Natives, and/or Native Hawaiians. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Mandatory Technical Qualification (MTQ) requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your two-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and MTQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position. Review ECQ guidance in OPM Guide to Senior Executive Service Qualifications and the Qualifications Review Board. These are the five ECQs and their competencies: ECQ 1 - COMMITMENT TO THE RULE OF LAW AND THE PRINCIPLES OF THE AMERICAN FOUNDING: This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. (Competencies: Knowledge of the American System of Government, Commitment to the Rule of Law, Civic-Mindedness). ECQ 2 - DRIVING EFFICIENCY: This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. (Competencies: Fiscal Responsibility, Managing Resources, Leveraging Technology). ECQ 3 - MERIT AND COMPETENCE: This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. (Competencies: Technical Skill, Problem Solving, Agility and Resilience). ECQ 4 - LEADING PEOPLE: This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. (Competencies: Accountability, Developing Others, Executive Judgement). ECQ 5 - ACHIEVING RESULTS: This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. (Competencies: Operational Mindset, Innovation, Strategic Thinking). Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you MUST attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES. A method to present demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and MTQs is to use the C - C - A - R model (Challenge / Context / Action / Results): 1. Challenge - Describe a specific problem or goal. 2. Context - Talk about the individuals and groups you worked with, and/or the environment in which you worked to tackle a particular challenge (e.g., clients, co-workers, members of Congress, shrinking budget, low morale). 3. Action - Discuss the specific actions you took to address a challenge. 4. Results - Give specific examples of the results of your actions. These accomplishments demonstrate the quality and effectiveness of your leadership skills.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete this application and submit any required documents specified in the Required Documents section and submit by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on 09/11/2026 to receive consideration. Review resume guidance in OPM Guide to Senior Executive Service Qualifications and the Qualifications Review Board. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select and upload your résumé and/or other required documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. Before uploading your required documents, please ensure they are in PDF format and DO NOT EXCEED the noted page limits. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the "Include Personal Information" section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. It is applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and uploaded, (i.e., resume and other required documents) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. Application packages will NOT be accepted via mail. Due to security processes, mail delivery takes approximately 2-3 weeks to process at which time the vacancy announcement will be closed, and no further consideration will be given to additional application packages. If you are required to complete a USA Hire Assessment, you will be notified after this announcement closes. The notification will be delivered to the email address in your USAJOBS account. It will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally, in USAJOBS you can click "Track this application" to return to your assessment completion notice. Please note, the email may be routed to your "Spam" or "Junk" folder. Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. Set aside at least 3 hours to take the USA Hire assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later, you can re-use your unique assessment link. Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments, your responses will be automatically reused. Visit the USA Hire Applicant Resource Center for practice assessments and assessment preparation resources at https://support-usahire.opm.gov/hc/en-us. To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: HUD provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Office of Executive Resources listed in this vacancy. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Notice Concerning Materially False, Fictitious, or Fraudulent Statements Anything you claim in the occupational questionnaire or in your resume may be subject to verification. By completing the electronic application process, you are certifying that any statements you make are true, complete, and correct to the best of your knowledge and belief and are made in good faith. Materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or representations are subject to disciplinary action. Extraneous documents provided with your application package will not be considered.