Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (BHDAP)

ABOUT THE POSITION The Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (Behavioral Health, Disability and Aging Policy) provides executive leadership, directions and coordination of the Department's behavioral health, disability, and aging policy development and implementation. The incumbent acts on behalf of the Deputy Assistant Secretary (DASPE)/BHDAP and the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE) in meetings and other situations with senior officials of the Department, other Federal agencies, the Congress, and other public and private entities. The Associate Deputy's principal focus is on development and assessment of behavioral health, disability, and aging policies and programs. In addition, she/he serves as an advisor to the DASPE/BHDAP and the ASPE on departmental behavioral health, disability, and aging policy matters, including those concerning public and private services, legislation, research, and regulation. The Associate Deputy is responsib