Assistant Chairman for Planning & Operations

Assistant Chairman For Planning And Operations This position is that of Assistant Chairman for Planning and Operations, within the Office of the Chairman, National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). The Assistant Chairman for Planning and Operations is responsible for providing executive leadership and direction for NEH's planning, budgeting, accounting, and other administrative functions. Major duties include: Advises the Chairman, Deputy Chairman, Assistant Chairman for Programs, and other members of the senior staff on the formulation and implementation of NEH's strategic and performance plans; OMB and Congressional budgets; administrative policies; and operational procedures. Ensures that NEH plans, budgets, policies, and procedures are consistent with the Chairman's priorities. Supervises the directors of NEH's administrative offices and ensures they understand the Chairman's policies and priorities. Serves as NEH's liaison with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), General Accounting Office (GAO), Department of Treasury, General Services Administration (GSA), Small Agency Council, relevant congressional committees, and other government departments and agencies. Ensures compliance with pertinent federal policies, regulations, and laws. Manages the agency's internal operations. Oversees agency personnel recruitment, training, and evaluation practices. Maintains oversight responsibility for application and grant processing, grant monitoring, and award closeout procedures. Ensures agency compliance with enterprise risk management requirements. Oversees contracting, acquisitions, procurement, human resources, and assorted support services.