Assistant Director, People & Planning - MA

Job Description - Assistant Director, People & Planning - MA (R025803) Always verify and apply to jobs on the official Federal Reserve Board career site or through verified Federal Reserve Board social media channels. Assistant Director, People & Planning - MA - R025803 Primary Location : DC-Washington Employee Status : Regular Overtime Status : Exempt Job Type : Standard Work Shift : 1st Shift Relocation Provided : Yes Compensation Grade Low : FR PAY GRADE D3 Compensation Grade High : FR PAY GRADE D3 Minimum Salary : $228,400.00 Maximum Salary : $311,800.00 Posting Date : Aug 24, 2026 Position Description Assistant Director, People and Planning Summary: The Assistant Director, People and Planning, reporting to the Associate Director, oversees activities of the Operations and Resource Management section and the Front Office. This position provides guidance and support to section leaders in managing resources to address the ongoing needs of the division and to assure high-quality resolution of section responsibilities and critical work demands. The assistant director builds strong working relationships with colleagues in partner divisions at the Board and represents the division, the Board, or the System, on committees or in meetings with other divisions, the Reserve Banks, other agencies, professional conferences, and other outside groups. This position is located in Washington, DC. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Oversees sections supporting initiatives and programs related to operations (e.g. space, events), financial and human resources management (e.g. recruitment, hiring, professional development), project, program and portfolio management, communications, organizational development, design and performance, governance, information coordination and compliance, and overall organizational efficiency and effectiveness in the divisions of Monetary Affairs and Financial Stability. Provides leadership and support to section chiefs in managing section resources to address the ongoing needs of the divisions and to assure high-quality resolutions of section responsibilities and critical work demands. Works closely with the Associate Director to set the vision and goals of section programs. Partners closely with other divisions in considering practices and policies that affect similar jobs within the economics community and across the Board. Represents the Divisions, the Board, or the System as needed on matters of mutual concern related to these responsibilities. Continuously assesses the effectiveness of section priorities, processes, and programs in supporting the division’s mission. Considers how section-level priorities impact other sections in the wing and division, and communicates with other division leaders to deconflict agendas and understand dependencies and risks. Assists the chiefs in identifying topics and analysis relevant for senior officers. Contributes to the successful delivery of high-quality information to senior officers. Sponsors and leads strategic projects for the line, wing, division, or Board. Ensures section activities align with Board and division strategic priorities. Works with division leadership to understand business needs to set objectives and to select and prioritize projects. Contributes to the Board-related responsibilities of the division; keeps current on various operationally relevant topics; anticipates significant developments in these areas to ensure that the division and Board’s programs are competitive, cost-effective, and compliant; and supports section staff and other members of the division in applying this knowledge to Division and section policies, processes, and projects. Fosters open dialogue and promotes cooperation. Coaches, mentors, offers feedback, and supports chiefs and staff in identifying and resolving conflict. Fosters engagement and ensures that staff understand the connections between their work and the mission and priorities of the section, line, wing, division, and Board. Supports development of division priorities and communicates them, ensures accountability, and reviews work products to ensure they are well understood and completed within prescribed timeframes. Supports the division’s senior officers by providing information and analysis on personnel and financial policy interpretation and by contributing to the strategic direction of the division and the achievement of its objectives and priorities. Supports the chiefs in developing short- and long-term strategies for promoting progress of initiatives, including appropriate metrics for measuring outcomes against business goals. Minimum Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 10+ years progressive experience overseeing multiple functions (operations, HR, finance, planning) Track record of developing and implementing division/organization-wide strategies Financial management, budget planning, and resource allocation HR operations: recruitment, talent development, workforce planning Facilities/space management, events, and operational logistics Portfolio/program/project management at enterprise level People Leadership (5+ years managing) Building high-performing teams across multiple functions Experience with matrixed organizations and cross-functional collaboration Demonstrated success in coaching, mentoring, and developing leaders Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience. Minimum Management Years of Experience: 5 years As an officer in the Division of Monetary Affairs (MA) and a member of the Monetary Affairs Advisory Group, the Assistant Director works closely with the Associate Director, deputy directors, and other officers to provide effective leadership, oversight, and governance of the division. In this capacity, the individual contributes to the development of division-wide strategies and priorities to continuously improve the culture and productivity of the division, further the professional development of staff and leaders, align resources and reduce friction points, facilitate the flow of information, and enhance employee engagement and communications. The assistant director oversees, guides, and directs the Operations and Resource Management section and the Front Office section in a manner that allows the teams to leverage their expertise and synergies that supports the division’s goals and strategic priorities. This officer must be able to take a broad view of division needs and how they interact. The assistant director substitutes for the associate director when appropriate, in matters relating to the area of responsibility within the division and in Board-wide leadership committees and efforts. The individual is a broad conceptual thinker with a practical orientation and an ability to translate complex concepts into practical applications. The individual has strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent written and oral communications skills, and excellent management and leadership abilities. As an officer in the MA division, the individual would promote the division’s model of leadership—within the division and across the Board—focused on maximizing the contribution, development, and accountability of all staff in the division. Additionally, as an officer, the individual would facilitate the strongest contributions of others by distributing authority, responsibility, and decision-making widely, providing feedback, encouraging initiative and creativity, giving others broad discretion for how to best carry out their jobs, and then holding them accountable for performing at a high level. Much of the work of MA is conducted by teams of staff. As a result, it is critical for officers in MA to promote close and effective working relationships among staff working together as a team. As part of this, officers must act in a way that builds trust and puts the needs and goals of the Board and the Division first. In particular, it is essential for officers to foster a work environment that allows staff in their lines and across the Division to reach their full potential. Some key examples of the types of behaviors that officers in MA should demonstrate in this area include: Demonstrating collegial, cooperative, and collaborative behaviors. It is essential to be able to have intellectual disagreements with others and still work together respectfully and harmoniously. Being present in the lives of staff, remaining connected to the staff’s work, and sharing the divisions’ broader agenda with the staff. Ensuring that the staff’s work is aligned with our principals’ priorities and the division’s strategic objectives. Explaining to staff how their work fits into the bigger picture. Practicing behaviors and fostering an atmosphere consistent with the high ethical standards of the Board. Acknowledging and addressing conflicts or difficult personnel situations forthrightly and promptly. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Strategic thinker with demonstrated strong project execution and project management capabilities, analytical skills, political savvy, and conflict mediation skills. Demonstrated experience and commitment to fostering collaboration and employee engagement. Ability to lead and manage staff and projects effectively, set priorities, assess performance, guide staff development and make budgetary recommendations. Ability to balance competing interests among a variety of stakeholders and readily readjust priorities to respond to pressing and changing stakeholder demands. Must be able to anticipate and meet the stakeholders’ needs while maintaining high-quality end products. Exceptional organization savvy and agility as demonstrated by ability to manage across organizational boundaries, building high performing teams, diminishing organizational silos, strengthening teams, and facilitating effective group and team dynamics. Requires the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all levels of staff and management. Stakeholder Contacts: Has regular contact with all staff in the function(s) to stay connected to the pulse of the division, provide leadership, and act as a role model. Has frequent contact with senior staff and other professionals in the division, elsewhere at the Board, and the Reserve Banks regarding matters pertaining to area(s) of responsibility. Has frequent contact with members of the Board, both in discussions and through memoranda, regarding matters pertaining to area(s) of responsibility. Has frequent contact with individuals from other federal agencies, international organizations, and in the private sector regarding the subject matters in area(s) of responsibilities. Board Competencies: Decision Quality: Makes timely, thoughtful, strategic decisions Learning Agility: Takes responsibility for building organizational agility Drive for Excellence: Delivers results by developing shared vision and direction for the organization Perspective and Strategic Agility: Leads and acts with the future in mind Collaborative Relationships: Sets the tone for collaborative organization Effective Communication: Effectively speaks and acts on behalf of the Board Officer and Internal Management Responsibilities: Acts as responsible steward to the function(s), Division, and Board by demonstrating proficiency in the Board’s espoused competencies. Balances and mitigates key organizational and functional risks where appropriate, and develops and executes sustainable risk mitigation strategies. Fosters a continuous learning culture. Exercises appropriate judgment and decision-making in complex situations. Demonstrates innovation and thought leadership relevant to future-state organizational and functional people strategies. Demonstrates strong leadership and management skills aligned to the Board’s espoused values. Keeps skills and knowledge current and aligned to best practices relative to key rules, regulations, and policies, as well as economic, political, and social trends that affect the organization. Understands near-term and long-term needs for the organization and determines how operations should be positioned to meet such needs. Demonstrates proficiency in political savvy, organizational savvy, and interpersonal communication skills. Provides guidance, coaching, and feedback to, and conducts performance reviews for managers and other direct reports, and ensures same is provided to all function staff. Responsible for accomplishing approved program objectives for area(s) of responsibility within the financial and personnel resources allocated by the Board and the division's senior management. Participates in the development of the division’s strategic plan, goals, and budget. Recommends program objectives and their priorities for area(s) of responsibility. Recommends personnel actions involving promotions, reclassifications, merit increases, and reassignments or separations in area(s) of responsibility. Position Demands: Ability to exercise independent and sound judgment in establishing objectives for assigned area(s) of responsibility that provide support and services for the divisions and Board’s missions. Ability to translate customer service and organizational development theories and best practices into effective strategies for adoption in area(s) of responsibility to achieve and maintain high levels of customer service. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to the Board and individual members thereof, senior Board staff, other Board and Reserve Bank staff: and staff at other government agencies and in the private sector on complex and technical matters. Ability to be an effective spokesperson and advocate for the Board and the division in outside contacts, which may involve significant business dealings. Ability to operate under pressure to meet deadlines accurately and in a timely manner. Position Requirements 1. Oversees sections supporting initiatives and programs related to operations (e.g. space, events), financial and human resources management (e.g. recruitment, hiring, professional development), project, program and portfolio management, communications, organizational development, design and performance, governance, information coordination and compliance, and overall organizational efficiency and effectiveness in the divisions of Monetary Affairs and Financial Stability. 2. Provides leadership and support to section chiefs in managing section resources to address the ongoing needs of the divisions and to assure high-quality resolutions of section responsibilities and critical work demands. 3. Works closely with the Associate Director to set the vision and goals of section programs . Partners closely with other divisions in considering practices and policies that affect similar jobs within the economics community and across the Board. Represents the Division s , the Board, or the System as needed on matters of mutual concern related to these responsibilities. 4. Continuously assesses the effectiveness of section priorities, processes, and programs in supporting the division’s mission. Considers how section-level priorities impact other sections in the wing and division , and communicates with other division leaders to deconflict agendas and understand dependencies and risks. Assists the chief s in identifying topics and analysis relevant for senior officers. Contributes to the successful delivery of high-quality information to senior officers. 5. Sponsors and leads strategic projects for the line, wing, division, or Board. Ensures section activities align with Board and division strategic priorities. Works with division leadership to understand business needs to set objectives and to select and prioritize projects. 6. Contributes to the Board-related responsibilities of the division; keeps current on various operationally relevant topics; anticipates significant developments in th ese areas to ensure that the division and Board’s programs are competitive, cost-effective, and compliant; and supports section staff and other members of the division in applying this knowledge to Division and section policies, processes, and projects. 7. Fosters open dialogue and promotes cooperation. Coaches, mentors, offers feedback, and supports chiefs and staff in identifying and resolving conflict. 8. Fosters engagement and ensures that staff understand the connections between their work and the mission and priorities of the section, line, wing, division, and Board. Supports development of division priorities and communicates them, ensures accountability, and reviews work products to ensure they are well understood and completed within prescribed timeframes. 9. Supports the division’s senior officers by providing information and analysis on personnel and financial policy interpretation and by contributing to the strategic direction of the division and the achievement of its objectives and priorities. Supports the chief s in developing short- and long-term strategies for promoting progress of initiatives, including appropriate metrics for measuring outcomes against business goals. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or application, membership, or service in the uniformed services.