About the Position: This position is located In the Office of the Director ED Research, Accountability & Eval Div. Assessment Branch at the Mark Center Building in Alexandria, VA.

Duties

In collaboration with others, serves as project manager in the identification, development, implementation and ongoing evaluation of the assessment system. Ensures security of all assessment and testing instruments, upholds procedures to maintain security while maintaining a primary focus on teaching and learning impacts of assessments. Manages the procurement of supplies, equipment, and services required for implementation of a systemwide assessment program. Performs a full range of first-level supervisory responsibilities. Prepares clear and concise reports, briefings, and presentations describing assessment programs and providing recommendations for the future.

Requirements

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Requirement.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• One year trial or probationary period may be required.
• Appointment subject to a suitability/fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation.
• One year supervisory probation period may be required.
• You may be required to sign a transportation agreement.
• This position requires a Tier 1 (T1) investigation - Non-sensitive clearance

Qualifications

Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Basic Requirement for Assessment Branch Chief: A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) that included or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position, such as Public Policy or Political Science. OR B. Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to a major in education, or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position, such as Public Policy or Political Science, plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the four-year course of study described in A above. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: Upholds procedures to maintain security for assessment and testing materials; Prepares clear and concise reports, briefings, and/or presentations related to organization assessments; Prepares and submits budget requirements; Plans/assigns work to be accomplished by subordinates. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Ability to lead or superviseAdministration and ManagementComplianceTechnical Credibility

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address DoDEA Headquarters 4800 Mark Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22311 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk