Program Manager

Summary

This position is located in the Government Accountability Office GAO), Strategic Planning and External Liaison (SPEL) unit. As a Program Manager you will be responsible for providing strategic focus for GAO's work, building networks and relationships, facilitating innovation and collaboration, and strengthening capacity through sharing knowledge both within GAO and with other public and private sector organizations.

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As a Program Manager , PT-0340-3 , your typical work assignments may include the following:

• Manages the GAO International Auditor Fellowship Program (IAFP) by overseeing the recruitment of participants; planning all aspects of training coursework and events; securing living accommodations for the international participants; validating that participants have appropriate visas and that other requirements are met; and ensuring
  the participants' transition and experience in the U.S. is seamless.
• Serves as a key representative for the IAFP, who acts on behalf of SPEL and GAO at both internal and external meetings; communicates the various phases, priorities, purposes, and procedures necessary to maintain the success of the program to leaders and managers throughout the GAO and with external entities; and identifies key issues to the Director of International Relations.
• Develops, evaluates, implements, and supports meaningful performance objectives and measures that are aligned with program strategy.
• Analyzes emerging issues to recommend structural improvements and ensure long-term program stability for all stakeholders.
• Leverages deep research capabilities to draft justification papers that secure project buy-in and drive program execution.

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Conditions of employment

You must meet all qualification requirements before the announcement closes.

1. You must be a U.S. citizen.

2. You may be required to submit a financial disclosure statement.

3. You must be suitable for federal employment.

4. Registered for Selective Service, if applicable. (

5. Completion of a probationary period may be required.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the PT - 3 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:

Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower band level, equivalent to PE-IIA, PT-II or GS-13 level in the federal service, which has equipped the applicant with the skills and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Specialized experience is defined as managing and leading organizational programs and initiatives; developing and measuring performance objectives; identifying and recommending structural improvement to strengthen long-term program stability; conducting research to develop justification papers to secure stakeholder successful program execution.

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OPTION FOR ADDITIONAL SELECTIONS: Based on the staffing needs, additional selections may be made through this vacancy announcement.

Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid for by the GAO.

Males born after 12/31/59 and at least 18 years of age must be registered with the Selective Service System. Visit

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The U.S. Government Accountability Office's policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

The U.S. GAO is part of the Legislative Branch of the Federal government. As such, all positions are in the excepted service. This position may require completion of a probationary period.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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