Program Manager

About the role

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.

What you will do

• 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.

Requirements

• You must meet all qualification requirements before the announcement closes.
• You must be a U.S. citizen.
• You may be required to submit a financial disclosure statement.
• You must be suitable for federal employment.
• Registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• Completion of a probationary period may be required.

How you will be evaluated

If you meet the qualification requirements stated above, you will be further rated based on your responses to the vacancy questions. Please make sure that your responses to the vacancy questions are supported in your resume. Please follow all instructions carefully.

If you provide incomplete answers, fail to provide a narrative response to any vacancy question(s) that requires further explanation, or if your response to a vacancy question is "see resume", your rating may be affected or you may be determined ineligible.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Employee Development Planning and Evaluating Organizational Awareness Writing To preview the assessment questions, click here ***

Documents you must provide

• must be created using the USAJOBS resume builder and show relevant work experience.
• Current GAO employees must submit their most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50 or equivalent) showing tenure, type of service (competitive/excepted), as well as the highest grade/band held.
• The SF-50 must show that you are currently a GAO employee.

What to expect next

After the closing date of this announcement, GAO's Human Capital Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications by reviewing your assessment questionnaire and resume to complete an analysis. Please be as complete and thorough as possible. If your application is rated "best-qualified," your name will be referred to the selecting official for consideration.

At this point you may be contacted for an interview. If you do not meet the key requirements and/or basic qualifications or you fail to submit all required application materials, your application will not be considered.

Additional information

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OPTION FOR ADDITIONAL SELECTIONS: Based on the staffing needs, additional selections may be made through this vacancy announcement. Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid for by the GAO. Males born after 12/31/59 and at least 18 years of age must be registered with the Selective Service System.

Visit *** Selectees will be required to complete questions contained on the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) at the time a tentative job offer is made. If selected, at the time of appointment, selectees will be required to update the OF-306.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: GAO provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.

To request accommodation, please email *** U.S. Government Accountability Office's policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

The U.S. Government Accountability Office's policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The U.S. GAO is part of the Legislative Branch of the Federal government.

As such, all positions are in the excepted service. This position may require completion of a probationary period.