Defense, International Affairs, and General Government Branch Chief

This position is located in the Executive Office of the President (EOP), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA). The incumbent manages a team that analyzes and reviews regulations and information collections from Defense agencies, State, Veterans Affairs, Housing and Urban Development, Federal Communications Commission, the trade functions of the Department of Commerce, and other related governmental agencies and activities.

The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) is the central authority for the review of Executive Branch regulations, approval of Government information collections, establishment of Government statistical practices, and coordination of Federal privacy policy. OIRA staff provide expert analysis and coordination in these areas to develop OMB-wide policies and positions. The Branch Chief will report to an Associate Deputy Administrator for OIRA that covers this portfolio. As the Defense, International Affairs, and General Government Branch Chief, some of your typical work assignments may include the following: Directing and managing the work of a group of highly professional policy analysts responsible for the review and analysis of regulatory proposals, policies, and information collection activities focused on the Department of Defense, Department of State, Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), international trade functions within the Department of Commerce, and related agencies and governmental activities to ensure consistency with EO 12866 principles, Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) statutory requirements, and Administration priorities. Coordinating the preparation of, reviewing, and advising on formal documents relative to assigned departments or governmental activities, such as draft regulations, information collections, guidance documents, OMB memoranda, executive orders, and legislative proposals. Advising the OIRA and OMB leadership in assigned subject areas to identify policy issues and develop recommendations, and to implement Administration regulatory priorities and reforms, including those established by EO 12866, 14192, and 14215. Coordinating with other Branch Chiefs, the Associate Deputy Administrators, and the Deputy Administrator on organizational strategy and cross-cutting policy or other initiatives.