Program Operations Specialist

About this role

Time-in-grade for this announcement is one year at the GS/SK-12 level. Applicants are responsible for confirming all required materials are submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Please check the How You Will Be Evaluated and Required Documents sections carefully, as missing documents will render the application incomplete and ineligible for review. Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: SK-13: Applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-12 level: Performing administrative work in one or more of the following areas: personnel management/administration, budget and financial management, procurement, contracting, travel management, property management and/or supply management; AND Assessing the productivity, effectiveness and efficiency of program operations, and making recommendations for improvements and/or resolving problems; AND Using Microsoft applications to organize, track, and report program data and information.

ACCOMPLISHMENT RECORD COMPETENCIES: Your Accomplishment Record narratives should address the following competencies. See the How You Will Be Evaluated section below for more information: Competency 1: Project and Process Oversight - Manages and coordinates programmatic tasks, projects, and processes, including implementing innovative improvements. Competency 2: Research and Analysis of Support Functions - Conducts research on and suggests improvements to program and office support functions.