In this position, the incumbent will actively participate in and contribute to the overall Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management (OASAM) operations acting as a liaison and consultant between the various centers within OASAM and OASAM leadership. The specific areas of expertise vary and will be reflected in the performance plan on the individual(s) appointed to the position. This position is Outside the bargaining unit.

Duties

The incumbent serves in a developmental capacity at the GS-12 level. Key functions will be similar to those described below for the GS-13 level. However, during the developmental assignment, full performance range and level of selected functions will not be completely delegated to the incumbent until proper orientation and training have been completed and the incumbent has demonstrated the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to accomplish work at the full performance level. Major duties for this position include but are not limited to: Prepares reports, memos, and communications to direct or clarify the responses necessary to complete the work requested of the Center. Reviews and provides substantive comments on the materials referred to the Agency for review and comment such as proposed legislation, draft Congressional testimony, draft reports to Congress, and questionnaires or reports from international organizations. Conduct short and long-range planning and measurement, improvement activities, and other special studies and tasks. Support data-driven decision-making through data analysis. Performs and oversees special studies, projects, and processes related to the management and evaluation of OASAM for the Assistant Secretary, Deputy Assistant Secretary, and Administrative Officer; gathers, tracks, and analyzes data, identifies issues or problems, recommends solutions, and prepares reports and briefings related to the assignments. Plans research/analysis and projects to identify current and emerging developments that may trigger the need for new or revised projects that impact the organization. Support data-driven decision-making through data analysis. Considers emerging developments when making recommendations for future research, statistical analysis, etc. Consults with senior staff and contributes to recommendations for integration into agency policies and programs. Maintains clear communication lines with supervisors, managers, and customers. Actively contributes to the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and operations, plans research/analysis and projects to identify current and emerging developments that may trigger the need for new or revised projects that impact the organization and makes actionable recommendations. Coordinates multiple projects and reconciles the interdependencies among them. Provides strategic guidance to the project managers and team members throughout each project. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Candidate required to obtain the necessary security/investigation level.
• Requires a probationary period if the requirement has not been met.

Qualifications

You must meet the Specialized Experience to qualify for the Operations Specialist position, as described below. Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform the duties of the position successfully, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. For GS-12: Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-11 in the Federal Service. Qualifying specialized experience for GS-12 includes: Working on projects or initiatives to include developing informative materials, developing guidance, developing program planning documents, analyzing quantitative and qualitative data, identifying process and program improvements, monitoring projects, and keeping supervisor informed of project progress throughout all phases and processes. Supporting employee engagement, special emphasis, diversity, equity, inclusion, and/or accessibility (DEIA) projects or initiatives. Advising, persuading or defending controversial actions/policy decisions in meetings with management. Assisting with oversight and execution of administrative activities such as Departmental document clearance, processing of Freedom of Information Act requests, management of travel cards for Agency employees. Assisted in developing, revising, coordinating, or leading implementation of project plans defining short and long-term goals, managing risks, and leading projects to successful completion. For GS-13: Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-12 in the Federal Service. Qualifying specialized experience for GS-13 includes: Leading projects or initiatives to include developing informative materials, developing guidance, developing program planning documents, analyzing quantitative and qualitative data, identifying process and program improvements, monitoring projects, and keeping top level management informed of project progress throughout all phases and processes. Supporting employee engagement, special emphasis, diversity, equity, inclusion, and/or accessibility (DEIA) projects or initiatives. Assisting with oversight and execution of administrative activities such as Departmental document clearance, processing of Freedom of Information Act requests, management of travel cards for Agency employees. Advising, persuading or defending controversial actions/policy decisions in meetings with senior level management. Developing, revising, coordinating, or leading implementation of project plans defining short and long-term goals, managing risks, and leading projects to successful completion.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-12/13 level for this position.

Contacts

• Address Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management, Office of the Asst Secretary 200 Constitution Ave Washington, DC 20210 US
• Name: Leslie Carey
• Phone: 312-353-0507
• Email: [email protected]