The Executive and Political Personnel (E&PP) section is committed to supporting Component mission requirements by providing advice and consultation in the management of the executive cadre. E&PP provides a full range of services in support of Components with all Federal and Departmental human resources regulations and policies for actions effecting the Department's Senior Executive Service (SES), Senior Professional (SP) and Political Personnel. Additionally, we propose revisions or develop new policies which provide efficient and effective coverage of the Department’s leadership corps.

Assistant Director
Lisa M. Schwartz
202 514-0677

Specialists
Linda Anderson 202-532-4589	Linda Roper 202-616-3713
Anthony Marsilio 202-307-0547	Virginia Thompson 202-353-3186
Ulhas Rajurkar 202-307-0778

Pay Adjustments
January 2010 Pay Adjustments

Salary Tables
2010 Executive Schedule
2010 General Schedule for Washington Metro Area
2009 Executive Schedule

2010/2011 Biennial Allocation Cycle - January 2010
The Department submitted its SES/SP allocation request to OPM/OMB for review on April 14, 2009. When OPM/OMB renders their decision on additional SES/SP allocations the SERB will convene to determine the allocation of approved positions to the Components.

Executive and Senior Professional Resources Management Policy – Pending Office of General Counsel Review
The Executive and Political Personnel section reviewed Component comments. Comments have been addressed and, where appropriate, incorporated into the revised policy. Our goal is to have the Policy available for Head of Component review phase by January 2010. We appreciate your valued feedback and support as we work towards establishing one comprehensive policy covering the Department’s executive and senior professional cadre.

Senior Executive Service (SES)

Senior Professionals (SP)
   Senior Level
   Scientific or Professional