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Senior Program Manager, Leadership & Coaching #1544

Legislative Branch
Senate

Summary

The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a Senior Program Manager, Leadership & Coaching. The complete vacancy announcement and application can be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/1VNZQ. This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST on the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
01/21/2026 to 02/04/2026
Salary
$130,469 to - $181,570 per year
Pay scale & grade
AD 00
Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
Washington, DC
Few vacancies
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Not required - N/A
Relocation expenses reimbursed
NoThe Senate Sergeant at Arms does not pay for relocation expenses.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
0
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Announcement number
req828
Control number
855080200

Duties

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Collaborates with stakeholders across the Senate to perform comprehensive training needs assessments, identifying skill gaps and areas for leadership and management development. Designs, develops, and implements targeted learning programs and instructional materials that support the enhancement of leadership, coaching, and business communication. • Facilitates a variety of learning initiatives, including workshops, seminars, coaching sessions, and train-the-trainer programs to engage diverse employee groups and ensure effective knowledge transfer. Evaluates the effectiveness of training programs through feedback, assessments, and performance metrics, and refines content and delivery methods to optimize learning outcomes. Creates and maintains a dynamic leadership, management, and coaching library of resources. Other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • For conditions of employment and citizenship requirements, please visit the job announcement on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/YO0NL.

Qualifications

Required Work Experience

  • A combination of 5 years in managing others, teaching leadership, and/or providing coaching in a management or leadership role.

Required Special Skills/ Knowledge

  • As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant’s proficiency in key areas relevant to the role. 
  • Possession of a coaching certification (e.g, ICF, iPEC, CTI, AC) is required.
  • Knowledge of, or ability to learn, services provided by the Joint Office of Training and Development.
  • Knowledge of, or ability to learn, departmental rules, regulations, procedures, and functions, including policies and regulations set by the Senate Rules Committee and the Senate Committee on Ethics.
  • Ability to conduct professional presentations and present training to a variety of students.
  • Ability to conduct needs analysis to determine training needs.
  • Ability to develop instructional material and select the most effective instructional method.
  • Ability to communicate effectively. 
  • Knowledge of curriculum development and/or instructional design.
  • Knowledge of principles, practices and techniques of training, instruction, and coaching.
  • Knowledge of adult learning theories.
  • Ability to effectively interact with staff members representing all levels of the organization, as well as with outside vendors.

Desired Qualifications

  • Demonstrated success designing and delivering leadership development, management training, or coaching programs that strengthen core leadership capabilities.
  • Experience developing leaders at all levels, including through one-on-one coaching, skill-building workshops, cohort programs, or other structured learning experiences.
  • Ability to build, refine, and scale new programs in a complex, dynamic environment with diverse stakeholders.
  • Strong interest in understanding how Senate offices, committees, and support organizations operate, and in tailoring development support to their distinct needs.
  • Comfort engaging with senior leaders, staff, and elected officials, with the judgment and discretion required to navigate sensitive or high-stakes situations.
  • Prior Senate experience is helpful but not required.
  • Additional graduate-level coursework, certifications, or academic credentials in leadership development, organizational behavior, coaching, adult learning, or related fields are a plus.

Working Conditions

  • Since this position requires onsite presence in support of the U.S. Senate when in session, this position requires the employee to be available and prepared to work during a lapse, in inclement weather, on holidays, and during late night, overnight, and weekend sessions. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted.
  • This position directly supports essential services of the U.S. Senate. As such, this position requires the employee be available and prepared to work during a lapse, in inclement weather, on holidays, weekends, and during late nights to ensure essential services to the Senate continue without interruption. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted.
  • The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
  • The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
  • The person in this position must be able to constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
  • The person in this position must have the ability to observe details at close range, within a few feet of the observer.
  • The person in this position must be able to exchange and communicate accurate information verbally and hear.
  • Ability to travel (10% -20%) is needed to support retreats.

Education

Master’s degree in organizational behavior, leadership, business management, or a related field.

Additional information

The Sergeant at Arms is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the requirements of Senate rules, regulations, and applicable Federal Laws. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Please email SAARecruitment@saa.senate.gov with “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line. No moving, relocation or pre-employment travel expenses will be paid for this position, or while in application for this position.

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 application will be evaluated by a panel on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Highly qualified candidates may be interviewed and a reference check conducted.

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