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Executive Operations Advisor

Department of the Treasury
Treasury, Departmental Offices

Summary

This position is located at Departmental Offices,Office of the Deputy Secretary. As an Executive Operations Advisor, you will serve as a principal advisor to the Deputy Secretary's front office on executive operations, diplomatic protocol, and strategic coordination. The incumbent ensures that the Deputy Secretary's engagements, travel, and front office operations advance Treasury's strategic priorities through precise planning, informed analysis, and seamless execution.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
02/25/2026 to 03/03/2026
Salary
$143,913 to - $187,093 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 14
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Washington, DC
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
14
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
26-DO-12890530
Control number
858836300

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

All candidates who are: (1) Current Departmental Office (DO) internal employees who are qualifying as Status Eligibles or currently serving on a Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA).; OR (2) CTAP eligible

Duties

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As an Executive Operations Advisor, you will:

  • Serve as the principal advisor and subject matter expert (SME) to the Deputy Secretary and front office staff on all matters of diplomatic and international protocol, including proper address, precedence, and gift exchange procedures.
  • Develop and maintain detailed contingency plans for all high-level diplomatic engagements, such as travel delays, security changes, unexpected protocol requirements. Ensure immediate readiness to implement alternative arrangements.
  • Manage the day-to-day logistical requirements for all Deputy Secretary engagements, including securing and preparing secure conference spaces, coordinating A/V and communications support, and ensuring the timely and secure transportation of materials and personnel.
  • Manage and execute all aspects of logistical and protocol arrangements for high-level meetings involving executives and representatives of foreign governments, ensuring seamless and respectful interactions.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive contingency plans for all major travel components, including security changes or flight delays, ensuring immediate readiness to implement alternative arrangements to maintain the integrity of the Deputy Secretary's schedule.



Requirements

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Conditions of employment


Key Requirements:

  • Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
  • All newly appointed employees to the competitive (or excepted) service are subject to a probationary (or trial) period. During this time, your performance, conduct, and suitability for continued employment will be evaluated. You will not automatically convert to permanent status at the end of the probationary (or trial) period. Your supervisor must affirmatively determine that continued employment is in the best interest of the Federal service. If no certification is made before the probationary (or trial) period ends, your appointment will be terminated. You are encouraged to actively engage with your supervisor, seek feedback, and understand role expectations. Additional guidance and support will be provided during onboarding.
  • Must successfully complete a background investigation.
  • All new hires will be required to comply with federal ethics laws. A review of financial or other interests may be conducted to determine if they create any real or apparent conflict of interests with official Treasury duties.
  • Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
  • Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
  • If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
  • Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
  • Please refer to the "Additional Information" section for additional Conditions of Employment.

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:For the GS-14 grade level, you must have one year (52 full weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position includes:
- Serving as a liaison for senior executives to support administrative and operational tasks in an organization; AND

- Developing strategies to address challenges and improve agency operations; AND
- Establishing and maintaining working relationships with high level officials, managers, employees and external stakeholders; AND
- Managing arrangements and schedules for events and engagements involving intra-agency or inter-agency stakeholders.

The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resumé.

TIME-IN-GRADE: In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable: For the GS-14, you must have been at the GS-13 level for 52 weeks.

TIME AFTER COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT: Candidates who are current Federal employees serving on a non-temporary competitive appointment must have served at least three months in that appointment.

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Additional information

During the application process you will have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact on your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

OTHER INFORMATION:

  • We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
  • This is a non-bargaining unit position.
  • Relocation expenses will not be paid.
  • We offer opportunities for telework.
  • We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.
  • This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. For more information about individual rights, Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights - FBI, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI, and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov).

Our comprehensive benefits are very generous. Our benefits package includes:

  • Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards.
  • Eleven paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year.
  • Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire.
  • A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods. We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums.
  • A retirement program which includes employer-matching contributions.
  • Learn more about Federal benefits programs at: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_Benefits

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application includes your resumé, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your resumé includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resumé may result in a "not qualified" determination.

Rating: You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. If you are found qualified, your application will be referred to a subject matter expert(s) for a structured interview and will be rated and ranked among others, based on your interview questions. Your structured interview will be evaluated in the following areas: Oral Communication, Organizational Awareness, Partnering, Planning and Evaluating and Written Communication skills.

Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. You may be required to participate in a selection interview.

If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee (eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), you must meet the following "well qualified" definition listed below and any education requirement to receive special selection priority.

To be found well-qualified at the GS-14 grade level, and in addition to meeting specialized experience, the applicant must have documented the following experience:
Having a solid and comprehensive understanding of the position. Can perform the required tasks efficiently and is proficient in applying the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the job.

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