Summary • The position is telework eligible consistent with the Agency’s telework and remote work program policy. This position is located in Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE), School Choice & Improvement Programs (SCIP), at the U.S. Department of Education (ED) in Washington, DC. The incumbent functions as a senior Program Manager, and is responsible for managing and directing a multi-functional organization. Responsibilities APPLICATION LIMIT: This vacancy announcement is limited to the first 50 applications received and will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the day that we receive the 50th application, or at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the listed closing date, whichever occurs first. We encourage you to read this entire vacancy announcement prior to submitting your application. As a Program Manager, GS-0340-15, you will be responsible for: • Providing expert advice, guidance, and consultation to senior management officials on the program areas and initiatives of the organization. • Exercising significant responsibilities in dealing with officials of other agency organizations, and in advising senior management officials. • Managing and directing a multi-functional organization involving complex and challenging programs and projects that cross organizational lines and technical disciplines and affect multiple organizations. • Supervising, directing, coordinating, and overseeing the programs, functions, and initiatives performed by a staff of subordinate supervisors or team leaders and the professional, administrative, technical, and support staff of the organization. Requirements Conditions of Employment Relocation will not be paid. Males 18 and over must be registered with the Selective Service. May be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period. You may be subject to serve a one-year supervisory probationary period. Must be a US Citizen Must complete a Background Investigation and Fingerprint Check. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this vacancy announcement. If you are a current federal employee, you must meet all time-in-grade and time-after competitive appointment qualifications within 30 days of the closing date of this vacancy announcement. To verify that you meet these requirements, we will review your responses to the core eligibility questions on the occupational questionnaire, as well as your submitted resume and required documents. To make an accurate determination, you will need to include on your resume your federal position title, pay plan, occupational series, grade level, agency, dates for which you held the grade level (stated as MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY, OR MM/YYYY to PRESENT), and total hours worked per week. 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). Conditions of Employment TELEWORK ELIGIBILITY: You may be eligible for occasional telework in which you are required to report to the office on a regular basis. Participation must be requested and approved by the supervisor and there must be a signed telework agreement. The number of telework days approved is determined by the agency policy, emergency situations, the approval of your immediate supervisor. You must have access to high speed internet and cell phone service meeting current Agency policy from the approved work location. Qualifications Minimum Qualification Requirements You may meet the minimum qualifications for the GS-15, if you possess the specialize experience. Specialized Experience for the GS-15 One year of experience in either federal or non-federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS-14 performing two (2) out of three (3) of the following duties or work assignments: 1. Experience working closely with an organization's senior leadership to develop and execute strategic goals and targets. 2. Experience overseeing, managing, and directing key agency or organizational programs that are essential to accomplishment of the agency mission objective. 3. Experience interpreting education related laws and regulations to ensure effective service and support to internal and external customers. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) The quality of your experience will be measured by the extent to which you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). You do not need to provide separate narrative responses to these KSAs, as they will be measured by your responses to the occupational questionnaire (you may preview the occupational questionnaire by clicking the link at the end of the Evaluations section of this vacancy announcement). 1. Knowledge of laws, regulations, and initiatives applicable to the administration of one or more important education programs. 2. Skilled in effective oral and written communications. 3. Ability to lead teams, manage and delegate work processes, and lead collaboration with internal and external partners. 4. Skilled in effective project management. Education Education cannot be substituted for experience for this position and grade level. Additional Information Veterans’ Career Counseling: If you are a veteran interested in receiving tips on preparing a Federal resume and/or how to prepare for an interview, you may email sro_recruiting@ed.gov to schedule a session with a career counselor (“Veterans Counseling Session” should be placed in the subject line of the email). Student Loan Default: If selected for this position, we will verify that you have not defaulted on any loan funded or guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Education. If you are found to be in default, we will contact you to make arrangements for repayment prior to making an official offer of employment. Suitability and Investigation: If selected for this position, you will be required to complete the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) to determine your suitability for federal employment and successfully complete a pre-appointment investigation/background check. Essential/Non-Essential: This position is considered non-essential for purposes of reporting to work during federal government closures. Financial Disclosure: This position requires financial disclosure. Bargaining Unit: This position is not included in the bargaining unit. Selections: Agencies have broad authority under law to hire from any appropriate source of eligibles and may fill a vacancy in the competitive service by any method authorized. We may make additional selections from this vacancy announcement within 90 days from the date the selection certificates are issued, should vacancies occur. We may also share selection certificates amongst program offices across the agency.