Program Specialist

About this role

All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT The ideal candidate for the Program Specialist position will have experience analyzing and evaluating human resources or administrative programs, coordinating complex operational activities, and developing recommendations to improve program efficiency and effectiveness. The candidate should demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret policies and regulations, analyze operational data, and identify process improvements.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential to effectively advise management, coordinate with stakeholders, and manage competing priorities. The ideal candidate will also be detail-oriented, organized, and able to independently manage projects and administrative initiatives through completion. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Applicants must have one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-11 grade level, which has provided them with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the Program Specialist at the GS-12 grade level.

Specialized experience includes: Experience conducting studies and evaluations of administrative or human resources programs, including analyzing operational processes and performance data, identifying trends or deficiencies, and developing recommendations to improve program effectiveness and efficiency; Experience independently planning, coordinating, and managing administrative operations or support programs, including tracking deliverables and program milestones, resolving competing priorities, and coordinating activities among multiple organizational stakeholders; AND Experience interpreting and applying organizational policies, regulations, or administrative requirements; developing or revising standard operating procedures; and recommending corrective actions or process improvements to enhance operational efficiency, consistency, and compliance.

This experience must be fully supported and articulated in your resume to receive consideration. Please do not cut and paste the specialized experience from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS All current and former Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year of experience at the GS-11 or equivalent grade level of the federal service, is required to qualify for this position.