Program Specialist
This vacancy is for a Program Specialist in the Bureau of Industry and Security within the Department of Commerce.
Major duties
As a Program Specialist, you will perform the following duties: Leads the development, implementation, and oversight of executive task management processes, organizational accountability mechanisms, and reporting systems used to monitor leadership priorities, strategic initiatives, and mission-critical deliverables. Develops and maintains enterprise-level tracking systems, dashboards, performance metrics, and management reporting tools used to assess organizational performance, monitor progress toward strategic objectives, and support executive decision-making. Designs and implements standardized processes, performance measures, reporting methodologies, and governance frameworks that improve organizational transparency, consistency, and operational efficiency. Represents the Chief of Staff and EA leadership in meetings, working groups, and cross-functional initiatives involving organizational operations, administrative management, performance improvement, and strategic planning matters. Advises leadership on the organizational implications of new initiatives, policy changes, management priorities, and operational requirements and recommends implementation strategies to ensure successful execution. This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Program Specialist GS-0301-13, FPL GS-13 positions within the Department of Commerce in the same geographical location or local commuting area with the same qualifications and specialized experience.
Qualifications
Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Occupational-Series Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience need not have been in the federal government. 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. To qualify at the GS-13 level: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: You must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: Advising on process improvement, change management, and issues related to distribution and placement functions to meet organizational objectives; and Preparing executive-level written products (e.g., reports, briefings, memoranda, and correspondence) that provide guidance on complex program issues for senior leadership decision-making; and Independently managing a portfolio of suspense actions by monitoring progress, reconciling discrepancies, and serving as a liaison between action officers and senior leadership to ensure the timely and accurate completion of priority taskings.
Education
There is no positive education requirement for this position.
Requirements
You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position. This position requires a TOP SECRET: Any required investigations and clearances must be completed before the selectee can be placed in the position. You must successfully pass a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. A probationary or trial period may be required. Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/). If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing. Bargaining Unit Position: No Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE form 450): No Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expense: will not be paid License required: No Drug Test Required: Yes, This position is subject to pre-employment drug testing and random drug testing thereafter. Pre-employment medical/physical required: No Time-in-grade/band requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement unless eligible for special hiring authority, reinstatement eligible, non-current Federal employee applying as a VEOA eligible which do not require time-in-grade/band.