Administrative Officer

Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service • Washington, DC

3d

About The Position

This position is located within the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS), Office of Field Operations. The Administrative Officer advises senior staff on administrative and operational management support issues and the development and implementation of organizational policies, programs, objectives, and plans. The role analyzes policy and management issues, program goals, resources, and administrative needs; develops approaches to resolve conflicting requirements; and provides analysis and alternatives to support management decisions and program planning. The officer also monitors agency and regional policies, briefs senior staff, recommends implementation and enforcement methods, and develops internal administrative policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must meet and maintain suitability and security requirements as determined by a background investigation; Public Trust background is required.
• May be required to serve a one-year probationary period if the requirement has not been met.
• Specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level, including analyzing problems, identifying significant factors, gathering pertinent data, and recognizing solutions.
• Experience preparing reports, plans, policies, and correspondence.
• Experience formulating and evaluating long-term objectives and program goals.
• Experience interacting with varied groups or individuals and applying analytical and evaluative techniques to identify, consider, and resolve procedural or factual issues.
• Experience using quantitative and qualitative techniques to analyze and measure the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of administrative and technical programs.
• Current federal employees applying for promotion must meet the 52-week time-in-grade requirement at the next lower grade in the normal line of progression.
• Must submit a two-page resume and complete a USA Hire assessment.
• Must complete the USA Hire assessment within the specified 48-hour period after the announcement closes or the assessment link is received, as applicable.
• Qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by 11:59 p.m. EDT on the announcement closing date, October 29, 2026.
• Must participate in the FMCS direct deposit of pay program.
• Must maintain the required security level; successful candidates will undergo personnel vetting and enrollment in Continuous Vetting and the FBI Rap Back program.

Responsibilities

• Participate in senior staff meetings and provide authoritative advice on administrative and operational management support issues and organizational policies, programs, objectives, and plans.
• Advise on policies, regulations, management systems, and related issues; develop approaches to reconcile conflicting requirements and opinions.
• Identify and evaluate relationships between program goals and accomplishments, available resources, and policies.
• Consult on planning and analyzing multi-year objectives, including objectives that may conflict with higher-level long-range goals.
• Analyze changes and trends in funding, human resource and material needs, workforce availability, and other administrative support matters; provide management officials with alternative approaches.
• Support significant management decisions by relating program requirements to administrative management needs.
• Analyze human resource targets, travel, materials, and related requirements; provide cost data and other information for program planning and evaluation.
• Monitor agency and regional policies, brief senior staff, and recommend methods for implementing and enforcing requirements.
• Develop internal administrative policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed