Program Manager

Summary

This position is located in the Government Accountability Office GAO), Strategic Planning and External Liaison (SPEL) unit. As a Program Manager you will be responsible for providing strategic focus for GAO's work, building networks and relationships, facilitating innovation and collaboration, and strengthening capacity through sharing knowledge both within GAO and with other public and private sector organizations.

Duties

• As a Program Manager, PT, 0340, 3, your typical work assignments may include the following: Manages the GAO International Auditor Fellowship Program (IAFP) by overseeing the recruitment of participants; planning all aspects of training coursework and events; securing living accommodations for the international participants; validating that participants have appropriate visas and that other requirements are met; and ensuring the participants' transition and experience in the U.S. is seamless. Serves as a key representative for the IAFP, who acts on behalf of SPEL and GAO at both internal and external meetings; communicates the various phases, priorities, purposes, and procedures necessary to maintain the success of the program to leaders and managers throughout the GAO and with external entities; and identifies key issues to the Director of International Relations. Develops, evaluates, implements, and supports meaningful performance objectives and measures that are aligned with program strategy. Analyzes emerging issues to recommend structural improvements and ensure long-term program stability for all stakeholders. Leverages deep research capabilities to draft justification papers that secure project buy-in and drive program execution.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the BAND 3 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower band level, equivalent to PE-IIA, PT-II or GS-13 level in the federal service, which has equipped the applicant with the skills and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is defined as managing and leading organizational programs and initiatives; developing and measuring performance objectives; identifying and recommending structural improvement to strengthen long-term program stability; conducting research to develop justification papers to secure stakeholder successful program execution.

Requirements

You must meet all qualification requirements before the announcement closes. 1. You must be a U.S. citizen. 2. You may be required to submit a financial disclosure statement. 3. You must be suitable for federal employment. 4. Registered for Selective Service, if applicable. (www.sss.gov). 5. Completion of a probationary period may be required.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. - To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. - Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. - After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.- You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. If you are unable to apply online, please contact Sherianne Moore at [email protected] by 4 p.m. on the closing date of the announcement. For technical issue with USAJOBS: Please refer to the USAJOBS help page.