Skip to main content
U.S. flag
Back to results

Program Advisor

General Services Administration
Office of Governmentwide Policy
This job announcement has closed

Summary

As a Program Advisor, you will independently provide technical guidance and leadership in government-wide mission support shared services.

Location of position: GSA, Office of Government-wide Policy, Office of Shared Solutions and Performance Improvement (OSSPI), Washington, DC

We are currently filling two vacancies, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

Overview

Help
Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
08/22/2023 to 09/12/2023
Salary
$155,700 to - $183,500 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 15
Location
Washington, DC
few vacancies
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—This position is located in Washington, DC. Telework is permitted and the incumbent will be expected to report to the office in Washington, DC at least 2x per pay period.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - May be required to attend meetings and training.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
15
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Moderate Risk (MR)
Trust determination process
Announcement number
23STFA338PDMP
Control number
744867800

Videos

Duties

Help

  • Provide analysis and recommendations on policy development and implementation, strategic planning, engagement with high level government- wide executive councils, industry associations and Congress, management of government-wide governance and operating models and contract development and management. Recommends changes in policy, procedures, or program matters which will enhance the effective and economical operation of the government.
  • Conceive and recommends projects or studies to advance the state of the art in his/her specialty area(s). Monitors technical aspects of broad programmatic issues to ensure successful completion, recommending changes or solutions to problems or redirection of effort as required. Identifies, leads and participates in regional, national and/or international special projects or studies, work groups, task forces and panels focusing on unprecedented problems, policy making and shaping the future direction of government-wide programs.
  • Confer with key Government, private officials and top experts representing the agency at technical symposia and conferences. Serves on agency, interagency and technical society committees. Develops papers and reports which state the agency's position and furthers the objectives of the organization's programs, publishing those which embrace new knowledge on subjects of far reaching interest.

This position has job functions that must be executed within specific geographic locations. The official duty station is a federal facility, leased space, or an alternative worksite (typically the employee’s home) within the specified geographic area. If you are selected for this position you will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement within 45 days. At that time, you may be eligible to request to telework one or more days a pay period depending upon the terms of the agency’s telework policy.

Requirements

Help

Conditions of employment

  • US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
  • Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
  • Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date, if applicable
  • Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959

If selected, you must meet the following conditions:

  • Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non­Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
  • Serve a one year probationary period, if required.
  • Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level).
  • Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee.  We will use the Department of Homeland Security’s e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment.

Qualifications

For each job on your resume, provide:

  • the exact dates you held  each job (from month/year to month/year)
  • number of hours per week you worked (if part time).    

If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.

For a brief video on creating a Federal resume, click here

The GS-15 salary range starts at $136,908 per year. Locality will be determined upon selection. 

To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: Leading mission support shared services in one or more functional areas (e.g., Acquisition, Financial Management, Grants Management, Human Resources, or Records Management); Experience with executing policies that impact the delivery of mission support shared services; and briefing internal and external stakeholders.

Additional information

Bargaining Unit Status: This position is ineligible for the bargaining unit.

Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.  

Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area. 

GSA is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility that goes beyond our compliance with EEO regulations including: 
  • Valuing and embracing diversity, promoting equity, inclusion and accessibility, and expecting cultural competence; and
  • Fostering a work environment where all employees, customers and stakeholders feel respected and valued.
Our commitment is: 
  • Reflected in our policies, procedures and work environment;
  • Recognized by our employees, customers and stakeholders; and
  • Drives our efforts to recruit, attract, retain and engage the diverse workforce needed to achieve our mission.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated on the questions you answer during the application process, which will measure your overall possession of the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities.  Your responses to these questions must be supported by your resume or your score may be lowered. 

  • Knowledge of agencies policies that impact the delivery of mission support shared services across all agencies.
  • Ability to apply analytical skill for a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods of assessment to improve large scale program/operational effectiveness.
  • Ability to plan and execute on projects and to make final decisions requiring judgment.
  • Skill in oral and written communications.

Additional hurdle assessments, such as narrative responses or other assessments, may be administered to applicants who meet the requirements of the first hurdle, e.g., the minimum qualification requirements. If additional assessments are used, you will be provided with further instructions.

Consideration will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3). You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume so that information will be taken into consideration during the selection process.  If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

If you are eligible under Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan or GSA’s Career Transition Assistance Plan(ICTAP/CTAP), you must receive a score of 85 or higher to receive priority.


You may preview questions for this vacancy.

Your session is about to expire!

Your USAJOBS session will expire due to inactivity in 8 minutes. Any unsaved data will be lost if you allow the session to expire. Click the button below to continue your session.