SUPERVISORY EXECUTIVE PROGRAM SPECIALIST

The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management’s (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: i.e. for positions with no IOR: http://main.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0300/miscellaneous-administration-and-program-series 0301/ for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 11/04/2024 Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade GS/GG-13 in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility. Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience. Specialized experience for this position includes: Using analytical skills to assess the quality and completeness of proposed task responses and staffing products, ensuring all products conform to DoD standards, are fully coordinated, and align with the DCSA mission and program direction. Managing numerous high-priority and time-sensitive actions, including correspondence packages and similar work products prepared for senior leaders, which have shown to improve production or increase the quality of work within the area of authority. Directing and improving administrative processes and task management workflows in alignment with the agency’s mission, initiatives, and priorities. Using tact, persuasion, and discretion to influence DCSA leaders and action officers to accomplish strategic goals and complete deliverables in a timely and supportive manner. Providing operational support across all functional areas in the development of products and materials for use by agency personnel or the general public. Developing and using measurement tools to inform leadership of progress toward meeting assigned tasks in alignment with the Director’s strategic goals. Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies: 1. Strategic Thinking – Formulates objectives and priorities, and implements plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization in a global environment. Capitalizes on opportunities and manages risks. 2. Management Analysis – Conducts research and solves organizational inefficiencies to increase the effectiveness of the organization. 3. Problem Solving – Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; seeks/generates and evaluates alternative perspectives/solutions; makes timely/ effective recommendations, based on potential implications of findings or conclusions. Critically evaluates to identify the causes of problems, and chooses courses of action that balance the interests of the mission and stakeholders. 4. Oral 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 oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. 5. Organizational Awareness – Knows how social, political, organizational, and technological systems work and operates effectively within them. This includes the policies, procedures, rules and regulations of the work unit or organization.
DCSA is seeking a Supervisory Executive Program Specialist to oversee daily operations of the Executive Secretariat in the Office of the Director. The incumbent supports the DCSA Director, Deputy Director, and Chief of Staff, ensures interoperability of support staff, and implements an administrative program that effectively integrates operational issues and policies. The incumbent will supervise a team of about five support personnel assigned to the Executive Secretariat.