Lead Space Management Specialist

About the role

This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General, Office of Management and Policy. This announcement is to fill one vacancy that may be located in any of the locations identified. The salary for this position will be adjusted based on the duty location.

View the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) 2026 General Schedule (GS) Locality Pay Tables. Resumes must be no more than 2-pages in length.

What you will do

• The incumbent serves as the Lead Space Management Specialist, GS-0301-14, in the Office of Management and Policy (OMP), Office of Inspector General (OIG).
• The incumbent serves as a senior advisor on space management, facilities planning, and workplace modernization initiatives, leading headquarters and nationwide facilities projects, office relocations, and space utilization efforts.
• The incumbent provides technical guidance on project planning, design, and construction activities while ensuring compliance with applicable standards and supporting the delivery of efficient, cost-effective work environments.
• The incumbent is responsible for overseeing complex facilities and space management projects, evaluating current and future space requirements, monitoring project schedules and budgets, and developing recommendations that support organizational goals and operational needs.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

How you will be evaluated

Your eligibility for consideration will be determined based upon a review of your application package. Your resume will be evaluated by subject matter experts to determine if you possess the specialized experience required for this position and how well your background and experience relates to the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies (KSA's).

Architecture Planning and Evaluating Project Management Please note that a complete application is required for consideration.

(Please review the "Required Documents" section of this job announcement to see what must be included in a complete application).

To view the application form, visit: *** Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS/),Office of Inspector General (OIG) within the local commuting area(s) of the locations identified in this announcement.

By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) at HHS OIG. Clearance of CTAP/RPL will be applied for similar positions across HHS/OIG.

HHS has a critical preparedness and response mission: HHS protects the American people from health threats, researches emerging diseases, and mobilizes public health programs with domestic and international partners.

In support of this mission, HHS offers its employees the opportunity to volunteer to become Federal Civilian Detailees and contribute their unique skills through voluntary temporary assignments to humanitarian emergencies or Departmental priorities countering new and emerging health, safety, and security threats.

Documents you must provide

• All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s): Resume Responses to the Application Questionnaire Most Recent SF-50 (indicating time in grade, highest grade and step attained) Note: Current or former Federal employees MUST submit a copy of their SF-50 Form which shows competitive service appointment ("position occupied" block 34 on the SF-50 should show a "1"), tenure group (block 24 should show a 1 or 2), grade, and salary.
• If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide the SF-50 Form which shows the length of time you have been in your current/highest grade (examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, With-in Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s dated a year apart within the same grade/job).
• If you have promotion potential in your current position, please provide proof.
• Employees applying with an interchange agreement must provide proof of their permanent appointment.
• FAILURE TO SUBMIT ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, COULD AFFECT YOUR RECEIVING CONSIDERATION AS A STATUS CANDIDATE.
• Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s), which may not be required for all applicants: CTAP/RPL documentation (RIF Notice, SF-50, Performance Appraisal) Financial Disclosure: This position may be subject to financial disclosure requirements and must be filed within 30 days of the appointment.
• For more information about Financial Disclosure and OGE Form 450, you may visit U.S. OGE Completing a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (New Filers).
• You can obtain a fillable OGE Form 450 from: Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (accessible PDF).
• Your Resume must clearly articulate how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the qualifications section of this announcement.
• For each position you must describe your duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities.
• Your resume must also include the month and year that you began and ended for each position held.
• Full-time employment will be assumed unless otherwise stated on your resume.
• Part-time employment will be prorated in crediting experience.
• To be considered for eligibility, qualification assessment, and referral to the hiring manager, resumes must be limited to two pages.
• Please note that USAJOBS will not allow you to proceed with your application if your resume exceeds two pages.
• For resume writing guidance, please visit the USAJobs Resource Center.
• APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59 pm (EASTERN TIME) ON 11/20/2026.

What to expect next

Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will receive notice via email once this process is completed.

Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act ("Fair Chance Act"): The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act (FCA) prohibits federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history record prior to extending a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the FCA.

Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the FCA may submit a written complaint to the Department by email at ***.

Additional information

Recruitment Incentives: Payment for relocation expenses may not be authorized for this position. A recruitment bonus may not be offered. Repayment of student loans may not be offered.

Private sector work experience may not be approved as credit for your Annual Leave accrual. Security and Background Requirements: A background security investigation will be required for all appointees. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.

Failure to successfully meet these requirements may be grounds for appropriate personnel action.

In addition, if hired, a background security reinvestigation or supplemental investigation may be required at a later time. Applicants are also advised that all information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation. False representation may be grounds for non-consideration, non-selection and/or appropriate disciplinary action.

E-Verify: If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System.

Federal law requires DHS to use the E-Verify System to verify employment eligibility of all new hires, and as a condition of continued employment obligates the new hire to take affirmative steps to resolve any discrepancies identified by the system. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is an E-Verify Participant.

Direct Deposit: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing. Career Transition Program (CTAP) Documentation: If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee eligible for consideration under the CTAP, you MUST submit proof of eligibility.

Appropriate documentation such as a reduction-in-force (RIF) separation notice, an SF-50 reflecting your RIF separation, or a notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function to another commuting area.

You MUST also submit documentation to reflect your current (or last) performance rating of record along with your application package.

Those eligible for consideration will need to be rated as well-qualified at 85.0 or above on the rating criteria for this position in order to exercise selection priority. For more information about CTAP, go to: *** EEO Statement: HHS is an equal opportunity employer.

Selection for this position will be based solely on merit without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, marital or family status, or other differences. Disabled Veteran Leave: HHS OIG participates in the Wounded Warrior Federal Leave Act of 2015.

To learn more about this benefit, please go to: Disabled Veteran Leave (opm.gov).