The incumbent of this position serves as the Professional Development Program Assistant Director working closely with the 12 mission teams that participate in the PDP "among advised" program and the agency's student intern programs. The position requires a complete and thorough knowledge of the GAO engagement process. The incumbent is responsible for managing a diverse workforce, overseeing the PDP Advisor's role and responsibilities, and representing GAO to external organizations.

Duties

Collaborates with all mission teams and units to identify and train student intern points of contact. Oversees essential performance management functions by ensuring all teams and units set expectations, complete performance assessments, and conduct conversion panels. Coordinates agency-wide learning and developmental opportunities including learning sessions, brown bags, and panel discussions with GAO Management. Oversees the intern assessment and conversion recommendation process to ensure that HCO receives entry level employment recommendations in a timely manner; and adhere to all performance management policies and procedures. Assists the agency in meeting its mission goals by ensuing entry level staff are assigned to rotations that include developmental opportunities to learn all aspects of the engagement process and by overseeing the agency-wide PDP placement process. Plans and implements analyses to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of PDP-led programs; ensuring compliance with policies and practices across the GAO and making recommendations for program modifications as needed. Recruiting and identifying best qualified staff from the Mission Teams to serve as Advisors in the program and by providing support, guidance, and training to PDP Advisors. Ensuring compliance with Collective Bargaining Agreement and MOAs with the Union, including responding to bargaining unit inquiries in a timely manner. As Designated Performance Manager, provides support, guidance, training, and feedback to the PDP Office internal workforce including assigning developmental opportunities for professional growth. Serves in an Acting capacity when the MD/ PDP is unavailable.

Requirements

Qualifications

Must be a full-time or part -time GAO employee on a permanent Excepted or Excepted­ Conditional Appointment. In addition, applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the next lower band level (PE-IIB, PA-II, PT-Ill , or MS-I) that demonstrates substantive knowledge of GAO's programs and activities, its mission, policies, objectives, management principles and processes as well as the ability to manage staff and independently analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of administrative services and staff resources. The 52 weeks of specialized experience described above must be completed by 7/26/24.

Education

There is no education requirement for this position.

Contacts

• Address Government Accountability Office Human Capital Office 441 G Street NW Washington, DC 20548 US
• Name: Matthew Myatt
• Email: [email protected]