This position is with the Office of the Secretary of the Interior (OS), Assistant Secretary - Indian Affairs (AS-IA), Office of Federal Acknowledgement (OFA) in Washington, District of Columbia. The incumbent will serve as the Program Manager (Federal Acknowledgement). The Office of Federal Acknowledgement (OFA) within AS-IA is the primary office that provides programmatic and policy recommendations as well as support regarding the Federal acknowledgement of Indian Tribes.

Duties

Provides leadership and direction for policy recommendations and administrative Federal acknowledgement of Indian Tribes. Serves as technical advisor to principals on related Federal acknowledgement and programmatic matters to ensure coordination, adequacy, and timeliness of work. This is critical to ensuring practices and procedures are in accordance with regulation and policies and day-to-day operations of programs are managed and executed effectively to support the public interest. Manages organizational project/program resources, budget management, and financial analysis and reporting, related to personnel administration to support the programmatic and administrative operations, resource management and support services under the Federal Acknowledgement program. Participates in organization planning, policy, and decision-making in regard to legislation, policy and improvement criteria for development and implementation. Manages short- and long-range strategic planning and activities for the Federal Acknowledgement program functions and availability of resources, administrative operations. Coordinates support and performance measurement, program objectives for workforce, quality improvement and internal controls, analytics, and reporting tools. Provides advice and counsel to senior leadership and staff, leads recruitment and retention activities for the Office and selects candidates for positions and handles personnel actions to support organizational capacity. Resolves issues, complaints and handles disciplinary actions, as needed. Ensures staff training is provided, handles leave approvals, awards process and adheres to the provision of Equal Employment Opportunity. Work is performed independently and is primarily subject to review to assure fulfillment of overall objectives and conformance to broad Agency policies and legislation. Technical and managerial recommendations are accepted as authoritative in alignment with AS-IA principals. Review of work is limited to evaluation of program effectiveness and the accomplishment of Department and Indian Affairs goals and objectives.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Indian Preference applies
• You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit
• You may be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period
• A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
• If you are a male applicant born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.
• Incumbent is required to operate a government motor vehicle, must possess a valid driver's license, and have a safe driving record within the 4 year period immediately preceding submittal of GSA Form 3607.
• Will be required to file an OGE-450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report Form in accordance with 5 CFR Part 2634, Subpart I.
• The full performance level of this position is GS-15.
• TELEWORK: Indian Affairs has determined that the duties of the position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisory approval.

Qualifications

GS-15: To qualify at the GS-15 level you must have one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service, obtained in either the private or public sector. Performing the following types of tasks: Comprehensive program management experience that includes but is not limited to, developing and assessing performance measures aligned with senior leadership priorities, as well as configuring budget and financial management in support of program management to improve services to the public. Management of staff in analyzing regulations, directives, policies, and guidance to determine impact on information program objectives. Management of staff in developing and updating policies and procedures for existing and new programs and systems as well as compliance with Federal and Agency or other requirements. Management of staff in developing, updating, and maintaining policies and procedures, plans and assessment report, as well as plans of action and milestones to address goals and priorities in a timely manner. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (title 25, USC Section 472).

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address AS-IA Human Resources 12220 Sunrise Valley Dr., Room 4047 Reston, VA 20191 US
• Name: Human Resources
• Phone: (703) 390-6380
• Email: [email protected]