Head of Hearings Hub B, C, D, and E

The Head of Hearings Hub provides executive leadership and policy direction, establishing strategic objectives, operational priorities, and performance standards to one of Disability Adjudication's (DA) Hearings Hubs. DA provides framework and mechanisms for individuals and organizations to file for Disability under Titles II, VIII, and XVI of the Social Security Act.

Disability Adjudication provides the basic framework and mechanisms through which individuals and organizations who are dissatisfied with determinations affecting their rights to and amounts of benefits, or their participation in benefit programs administered by the Agency under the Social Security Act, may administratively appeal such determinations in accordance with the requirements of the Administrative Procedure and Social Security Acts. SSA Hearings Offices are organized into five (5) distinct Hearings Hubs within Disability Adjudication. Please refer here to view a current listing of Hearings Hubs. Selectees will be appointed to an appropriate Hearings Hub at the discretion of the Chief of Disability Adjudication. The Head of Hearings Hub is responsible for the following: Setting the vision, direction, and policy for the assigned Hearings Hub, ensuring alignment with agency and national priorities. Leading and providing strategic oversight for all hearing offices and personnel within the assigned hub, ensuring the effective execution of the hearings process and the accomplishment of agency-wide goals and objectives. Assessing the performance and operational effectiveness of hearing office management, including workload distribution, adherence to policy, resource utilization, and productivity. Sets strategic priorities and performance goals. Developing and implementing outreach initiatives with external stakeholders, including advocacy organizations and bench-bar groups, to foster collaborative relationships and advance the mission of the hearing offices. Leading and coordinating hub-wide initiatives to strengthen collaboration and communication between field offices, hearing offices, and the Hub thereby optimizing operational effectiveness and ensuring alignment with agency objectives. Assessing current human and material resources to support program objectives and maximize operational efficiency. Directing the development and justification of the hub's budget, ensuring that fiscal resources are aligned with the operational needs and priorities of the hearings program. Establishing and maintaining on-going communication with congressional offices on issues of mutual interest and ensures the timely and accurate response to congressional, public, and media inquiries. Providing strategic recommendations to the Chief of Disability Adjudication (CDA) regarding policy modifications to enhance operational efficiency and program effectiveness. Evaluating work performance of the Hearings Management Officer and their subordinate supervisors and serves as the reviewing official on evaluations of nonsupervisory employees rated by subordinate supervisors. Analyzing hearing practices and procedures to detect trends, training needs, and operational challenges. Promoting innovation to enhance efficiency, accessibility, and the overall effectiveness of the hearings process within the Hub. Developing and executing strategies to improve operational performance and reports outcomes to senior agency leadership. Serves as the CDA's representative on national committees or during other speaking engagements, as delegated, to advance agency initiatives and communicate organizational priorities. Leading implementation of human resource management strategies, encompassing staffing, recruitment, retention, disciplinary actions, employee development, labor-management relations, performance evaluation, and equal employment opportunity for all hub personnel. Overseeing and ensuring the completion and compliance of all mandatory training requirements for personnel within the hub. Ensure all hearing offices fully implement and follow safety, security and emergency plans and measures including adherence to the Hub emergency Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) policy.

To be considered minimally qualified for this position, candidates must have had responsible professional experience at a senior level (equivalent to the GS-15 in either the General Schedule (GS) or a comparable pay plan). Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Subject to a 1-year supervisory probationary period (unless already completed). Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency 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. May be subject to pre-employment and random drug tests Must file a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on. You may be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents: Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights, for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back; FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation); and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information).