The Office of Innovation and Workforce Solutions (HIT), Accelerating Innovation (AI) Programs team has two Program Manager positions. The positions will support the Accelerating Market Readiness (AMR) or State Transportation Innovation Council (STIC) programs, while collaborating on the other programs and initiatives associated with the AI team. The positions support stakeholder engagement and innovation deployment, and include data analyses, procurement, and contract/agreement administration.

Duties

As a Program Manager, you will: 

Requirements

• Must meet specialized experience stated in Qualifications section
• Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date
• Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.

Qualifications

To determine which grade(s) you may be eligible for, review the following grade specific details.  You will be asked a few questions as part of your application but make sure to verify how you meet this experience in your resume. For the GS-13: On Experience, you must have at least one year of experience, equal or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level, which included: Experience applying program management principles and practices including coordinating and evaluating components of an agency wide program; AND Experience interpreting policies, procedures, and regulations; developing materials for reports, briefings and meetings; and communicating program strategies, goals, objectives and priorities. For the GS-14: On Experience, you must have at least one year of experience, equal or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level, which included: Experience leading and/or conducting strategic and/or operational planning and management of activities related to the conception, development, creation, and/or implementation of a technology transfer and/or innovation deployment program; AND Experience applying program management principles and practices including coordinating and evaluating components of an agency wide program; AND Experience interpreting and presenting policies, procedures, and regulations; developing materials for reports, briefings and meetings; and communicating program strategies, goals, objectives and priorities. You cannot qualify based on education, you must meet the specialized experience cited above for each grade. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Technical Competence - Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues. Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance. Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Teamwork - Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals. For all types of consideration, 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 Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Contacts

• Address DOT, FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION Submit Application and Documents Online 1200 New Jersey Ave SE / HAHR - 50 Washington, District of Columbia 20590 United States
• Name: Automated Staffing Office
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]