The Vice President for Programs, (VP-Programs), has primary responsibility for serving as the principal advisor to the President and CEO for all matters pertaining to the of Wilson Center's regional and thematic programs. Incumbent will analyze activity across the Agency's range of programs, with a key objective to support the program's ability to produce industry-leading publications and events that shape and inform foreign policy debates in Washington and internationally.
Summary
The Vice President for Programs, (VP-Programs), has primary responsibility for serving as the principal advisor to the President and CEO for all matters pertaining to the of Wilson Center's regional and thematic programs. Incumbent will analyze activity across the Agency's range of programs, with a key objective to support the program's ability to produce industry-leading publications and events that shape and inform foreign policy debates in Washington and internationally.
The primary responsibility of this position is for the individual to serve as the principal advisor to the President and CEO for all matters pertaining to the management of the Center’s public service programs while providing strategic leadership to the public service programs themselves.
Leads the implementation and oversight of the Wilson Center’s mission and provides analysis and other executive-level support as a member of the senior leadership team.
Provide guidance and expert advice to the Wilson Center leadership team on complex projects, cross-regional and multidisciplinary programming while ensuring alignment with strategic and corporate objectives.
Advise leadership team on critical issues to facilitate Wilson Center decision making process and provide recommendations on major topics and complex integration programs.
Serve as the primary liaison and facilitate effective communications between the Board of Trustees, the leadership team, and staff, both internal and external to Wilson Center Programs on identified strategic projects.
Maintain current awareness of major technical developments that affect Wilson Center programs of interest and provide updates to the leadership team.
Provide subject matter expertise in the production of communications and briefing materials to enhance Wilson Center program effectiveness and integration.
Represent Wilson Center and related programs conducting ongoing collaboration and outreach with stakeholders and partners across the Center, US Government, and oversight organizations (e.g., Congress, etc.), as needed, to meet mission objectives.
Draft responses to requests from the White House, the Department of State, and other executive branch agencies and institutions, Congressional committees for Wilson Center programs to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
The incumbent directly oversees and coordinates the Center’s public service programs and provides guidance to these programs. Works with Program Directors and the Vice President of External Relations to determine suitable outreach activities to pursue and expand the Center’s media reach.
As a member of the Center’s leadership team, the incumbent attends regular management meetings with other executive and senior staff, contributing to the strategic planning and direction of the Center.
The incumbent serves as an ambassador for the Center, regularly representing it before public, media and scholarly groups.
Participates in important functions that include meeting and conducting official business with high-ranking officials of government and non-governmental agencies, as well as visiting foreign officials and dignitaries.
Authorizes funding, contracts, and travel for the Center’s program personnel and conducts/convenes regular meetings of the Program Directors.
Responsible for providing input on all human resources and time and attendance requirements, including recruitment, performance management, discipline, leave, timecard and travel approval, etc.
Supports the Institution’s equal employment and diversity activities and ensures the support of such polices in subordinate organizations.
Assists the Center’s Development Office with Center-wide fundraising activities, reviewing proposals for substantive and policy appropriateness. Performs other duties as may be assigned.
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: The Ethics in Government Act of 1978 requires the applicant selected for this position to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) within 30 days of appointment and annually thereafter.
You must complete a background investigation
Selective Service Registration is required, as applicable
You may be required to complete a one-year probationary period
You must maintain a bank account for direct deposit
All qualification requirements for this position must be met by the closing date of this announcement
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, you must meet the specialized experience and any Key Core Competencies which will demonstrate your ability to perform the major responsibilities of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Specialized Experience:
Candidates must have directly related specialized experience. This experience must be at or above the GS-15 grade level or equivalent. Your resume must reflect experience: (1) Experience providing effective leadership and supervision to subordinates; and (2) Experience leading administrative operations for an organization, that include at least two of the following:
Successfully led programs and initiatives in the foreign policy arena and managed a team in a complex and fast-paced work environment
Experience assessing and formulating U.S. foreign policy
Evaluating and analyzing programs and operational business needs to optimize processes
Managing operational risks
Managing resource allocations
Developing and implementing agency strategic plans
AND
MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants must address the following mandatory Specialized Experience Qualifications (SEQs), separate from their resumes. Statements must provide specific examples that address relevant experience, accomplishments and evidence that you possess demonstrated superior Specialized Experience Qualifications (SEQs).
You will not be considered for this position if you fail to submit qualification statements specifically addressing each mandatory Specialized Experience Qualification requirement.
MANDATORY Specialized Experience Qualifications (SEQs): Maximum of two pages per SEQ.
1) Demonstrated ability providing effective leadership managing/directing a team and supporting initiatives in the foreign policy arena in a multi-tiered organization.
2) Demonstrated experience providing strategic leadership and direction in planning, implementing, and evaluating short- and long-range initiatives to support the Center's mission and cross-functional programs.
3) Demonstrated experience leading and directing management support functions within a multi-tiered organization tasked with formulating U.S. foreign policy, including strategic and operational planning.
4) Demonstrated ability to develop policies, plans, and strategic initiatives in alignment with international policies of the U.S. Government, including planning, implementation, and oversight of programs.
Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess each of the MANDATORY Specialized Experience Qualifications (SEQs), listed to assist reviewing officials in determining the best qualified candidates to be referred to the selecting official.
The MANDATORY Specialized Experience Qualifications (SEQs) responses that you provide will also be used to demonstrate your ability to communicate in writing.
FAILURE TO MEET OR ADDRESS ANY ONE OF THE MANDATORY Specialized Experience Qualifications (SEQs), WILL ELIMINATE A CANDIDATE FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION. The
NOTE: THIS INFORMATION MUST BE SUPPORTED IN YOUR RESUME/APPLICATION DOCUMENTS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).
Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
You must include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as "varies".
Additional information
The work is primarily sedentary; although it requires moving around to offices and/or to similar areas for meetings to conduct Agency business. May require standing in conjunction with travel and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite.
Work Environment
Work is performed in a typical office setting that is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated.
The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and rate equivalent to the Highly Qualified or better category using established category rating criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form.
The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the CIGIE with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your CIGIE component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and rate equivalent to the Highly Qualified or better category using established category rating criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application.
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Benefits Information
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants will be evaluated against the resume and mandatory qualification requirements. The candidate's experience will be reviewed in determining the degree to which he/she possesses each of the qualification requirements. You will not be considered for this position if you fail to submit qualification statements specifically addressing each mandatory technical qualification requirement. Failure to meet any of the Mandatory Specialized Experience Qualifications (SEQs) standards will eliminate you from further consideration. A preliminary review will be made by Human Resources. Candidates may then be evaluated by a screening panel composed of a diverse mix of senior executives and/or general officers selected for organizational and/or functional backgrounds relevant to this position. The panel discusses each application and reaches consensus on the Best Qualified candidates. Only the individuals in the Best Qualified category will be referred to the hiring official for review.
Your application will be evaluated in accordance with Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) Delegated Examining Procedures using category rating. Candidates that are deemed qualified will be rated and assigned to one of the three following categories: Best-Qualified, Well-Qualified, or Qualified.
The Category Rating Process does not add veterans' preference points or apply the "rule of three," but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category. Preference eligible applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent or higher will be listed in the highest quality category (except in the case of scientific or professional positions at the GS-09 level or higher).
Veterans' preference eligibles will be listed at the top of each category for which they are qualified. Preference eligibles with a compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more will be placed at the top of the highest quality category (i.e., Best Qualified). Candidates in the highest quality category will be sent to the hiring official for further review and consideration.
If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses to the SEQs, or if you fail to submit all required documentation before the vacancy closes, you may be rated "ineligible", "not qualified", or your score may be adjusted accordingly.
Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Benefits Information
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Note: Failure to submit a resume, sufficient and accurate responses to the "SEQ's", or supporting documentation may result in elimination for further consideration.
The following documents are required and must be submitted by the closing date of this announcement.
Please carefully review the following list to determine what documentation you need to submit. Some documents may not apply to all applicants. If you are unsure, click the link for each document type to read more. ALL APPLICANTS:You must submit a resume supporting your specialized experience and responses to the SEQs.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Resume showing all work experience (paid and unpaid), hours worked per week, dates of employment (month and year), and duties performed
Mandatory Specialized Experience Qualifications (SEQs): Maximum 2 pages per MTQ. Applicants must provide a separate narrative statement specifically addressing each of the SEQ's as outlined in the Qualifications section of this announcement. No more than 2 pages per SEQ is allowed; additional information will not be considered. SEQs must provide specific examples that address relative experience and accomplishments. Your SEQ's will be rated and will also be used to evaluate your written communication abilities.
Other supporting documents, as applicable:
Current and Former Federal Employees: Your most recent Promotion, Within Rate Increase (WRI/WGI), or Appointment/Conversion SF-50 or Notification of Personnel Action showing you are/were in the competitive service and the highest grade or promotion potential held.
Veterans' Preference documentation, if applicable (e.g. DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service; Current Active Duty members must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions dated within 120 days; SF-15 Form and related documentation; VA letter.)
If you are a veteran and you are claiming 5-point veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility.
If you are a veteran and you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214, an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference," and the proof required by that form. For more information on veterans' preference (see https://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx).
Documentation for Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Plan consideration if you are a displaced Federal employee within the local commuting area. You must include: 1) Proof you are a displaced Federal employee, e.g., RIF Separation Notice, Notice of Proposed Removal, etc; 2) SF-50s (Notifications of Personnel Action) showing career/conditional tenure competitive status, promotion potential and duty location; and 3) your most recent performance appraisal. To exercise selection priority, displaced or surplus Federal employees must be rated well-qualified or above 85 on the rating criteria for this position.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package or may affect the overall rating.
Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content (e.g. SSN or DOB), your resume will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you will not be considered for this vacancy.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
You must submit a complete application package by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of this announcement.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. * It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date of the announcement.
*To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
* To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20004
United States
Next steps
Once the Occupational Questionnaire is received you will receive acknowledgement that your submission was successful. If you are among the most qualified candidates and your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly for a possible interview. You will be notified of the status of your Application Package at the time candidates are referred for consideration, and when the selection process is complete.
This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Note: Failure to submit a resume, sufficient and accurate responses to the "SEQ's", or supporting documentation may result in elimination for further consideration.
The following documents are required and must be submitted by the closing date of this announcement.
Please carefully review the following list to determine what documentation you need to submit. Some documents may not apply to all applicants. If you are unsure, click the link for each document type to read more. ALL APPLICANTS:You must submit a resume supporting your specialized experience and responses to the SEQs.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Resume showing all work experience (paid and unpaid), hours worked per week, dates of employment (month and year), and duties performed
Mandatory Specialized Experience Qualifications (SEQs): Maximum 2 pages per MTQ. Applicants must provide a separate narrative statement specifically addressing each of the SEQ's as outlined in the Qualifications section of this announcement. No more than 2 pages per SEQ is allowed; additional information will not be considered. SEQs must provide specific examples that address relative experience and accomplishments. Your SEQ's will be rated and will also be used to evaluate your written communication abilities.
Other supporting documents, as applicable:
Current and Former Federal Employees: Your most recent Promotion, Within Rate Increase (WRI/WGI), or Appointment/Conversion SF-50 or Notification of Personnel Action showing you are/were in the competitive service and the highest grade or promotion potential held.
Veterans' Preference documentation, if applicable (e.g. DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service; Current Active Duty members must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions dated within 120 days; SF-15 Form and related documentation; VA letter.)
If you are a veteran and you are claiming 5-point veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility.
If you are a veteran and you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214, an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference," and the proof required by that form. For more information on veterans' preference (see https://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx).
Documentation for Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Plan consideration if you are a displaced Federal employee within the local commuting area. You must include: 1) Proof you are a displaced Federal employee, e.g., RIF Separation Notice, Notice of Proposed Removal, etc; 2) SF-50s (Notifications of Personnel Action) showing career/conditional tenure competitive status, promotion potential and duty location; and 3) your most recent performance appraisal. To exercise selection priority, displaced or surplus Federal employees must be rated well-qualified or above 85 on the rating criteria for this position.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package or may affect the overall rating.
Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content (e.g. SSN or DOB), your resume will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you will not be considered for this vacancy.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
You must submit a complete application package by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of this announcement.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. * It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date of the announcement.
*To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
* To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20004
United States
Next steps
Once the Occupational Questionnaire is received you will receive acknowledgement that your submission was successful. If you are among the most qualified candidates and your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly for a possible interview. You will be notified of the status of your Application Package at the time candidates are referred for consideration, and when the selection process is complete.
This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
