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PROGRAM SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Securities and Exchange Commission
Office of the Executive Staff
This job announcement has closed

Summary

The Office of the Executive Staff is seeking applicants for a temporary promotion, Not to Exceed 1-Year, as a Program Support Specialist, SK-0301-12, located in Washington, DC.

This announcement is open to current SEC employees only.

Overview

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Reviewing applications
Open & closing dates
08/27/2025 to 09/10/2025
Salary
$111,022 to - $188,104 per year
Pay scale & grade
SK 12
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Washington, DC
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Temporary promotion - Not to Exceed 1-Year
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
12
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
Yes
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
25-IN-12781301-TMP
Control number
844289000

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

Well-qualified surplus/displaced Federal employees (i.e., CTAP) in the local area and current SEC employees in permanent competitive service positions (i.e. status candidates).

Duties

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If selected, you will serve as a Program Specialist responsible for conducting advanced special studies/projects on behalf of the Office of the Executive Staff and in support of the Crypto Task Force, as well as provide advice and support for a variety of SEC programs such as timekeeping, budget, procurement, logistics, facilities, travel management, security, and/or health and safety.

Duties Include:

  • Plans, coordinates, analyzes, and evaluates administrative programs and operations.
  • Administers and evaluates internal management plans, direction, and practices which require consideration and integration of specialized needs.
  • Conducts management studies analyzes results, and recommends changes pertaining to operating practices to improve the efficiency of operations.
  • Provides, obtains, and/or advises on a variety of management services essential to the direction and efficient operation of the organization.
  • Keeps management informed of new or revised administrative policies, regulations, and procedures that affect the internal administrative controls and functions of the organization.
  • Performs a variety of administrative and management support operations.
  • Provides budget-related advice and assistance to the staff and serves as the focal point for budget issues with the financial management staff.
  • Provides support for internal management control programs, ensuring implementation of agency requirements and monitoring organization internal controls to ensure effective and efficient use of resources; and safeguards against waste, fraud, and abuse.
  • Serves as the records management coordinator for the office; procures supplies and equipment for the office, including new equipment and other non-routine items.
  • Serves as central point of contact for authoritative information on administrative policies, procedures, and requirements for the assigned organization.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • You must be a US Citizen.
  • Application procedures are specific to this vacancy announcement. Please read all the instructions carefully. Failure to follow the instructions may result in you not being considered for this position.
  • Supplementary vacancies may be filled in addition to the number stated in this announcement and may be filled from any division or office within the agency.
  • This position has promotion potential to the SK-12.
  • PROBATIONARY PERIOD: This appointment may require completion of a one-year probationary period.
  • SECURITY CLEARANCE: Entrance on duty is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment security investigation. Favorable results on a Background Investigation may be a condition of employment or selection to another position.
  • DRUG TESTING: This position may be subjected to drug testing requirements.
  • PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION (PCS): Moving/Relocation expenses are not authorized.
  • DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
  • This position is not in the collective bargaining unit.
  • This is a temporary promotion not-to-exceed 1-year from the date of appointment to the position.
  • This appointment may be extended OR it may end at any time during the course of the appointment at the discretion of management.
  • Applicants should also be available for possible extension, if needed.
  • This temporary competitive promotion may lead to a permanent promotion without further competition.
  • If selected, you may receive a salary increase for the duration of the temporary promotion. You will be returned to your original salary at the end of the appointment.
  • This position is open to well-qualified surplus/displaced Federal employees (i.e., CTAP) in the local area and current SEC employees.
  • Selectee will be required to physically report to the SEC office/duty station in the announcement.

Qualifications

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Time-in-grade for this announcement is one year at the GS/SK-11 level.

Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT:
SK-12: Applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-11 level:
(1) Researching and analyzing established administrative issues;
(2) Acting as liaison with individuals and groups both inside and outside the SEC regarding administrative and/or organizational matters;
(3) Gathering data and information for use in the annual operating budget; and
(4) Assisting with the development of administrative policies.

Additional information

Disability Employment: For information on disability appointments, please visit http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/disability-employment/

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SURPLUS OR DISPLACED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES: Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) is available to individuals who have special priority selection rights under this plan. Individuals must be well-qualified for this position to receive consideration for special priority selection. CTAP eligibles will be considered well-qualified when receiving an adjudicated score of 80 or higher.

Reasonable Accommodation: If you are an applicant who needs a reasonable accommodation to participate in the SEC application process due to a medical disability, please contact reasonableaccommodation@sec.gov. For religious-based accommodations, please contact religiousaccommodation@sec.gov . Please be sure to submit your request at least 5 business days in advance of the date you need the requested accommodation.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Information for SEC Job Applicants: Federal EEO laws protect all applicants from discrimination on the following bases: race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. Applicants who believe they have been discriminated against on any EEO basis can seek recourse through the SEC's administrative complaints process. To be timely, an individual must enter the EEO process within 45 days from when they know (or should have known) of the alleged discrimination. Click here for additional information.

The Fair Chance Act prohibits specific inquiries concerning an applicant's criminal or credit background unless the hiring agency has made a conditional offer of employment to the applicant. An applicant may submit a complaint, or any other information, to the agency within 30 calendar days of the date of alleged non-compliance by contacting the Legal and Policy Office in the Office of Human Resources at ElliottT@sec.gov.

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.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are basically qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

  • Administration and Management
  • Document Management and Control
  • Technical Communication
The Occupational Questionnaire will take you approximately 10 minutes to complete. To preview the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12781301.

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