Architect

U.S. Department of State • Arlington, VA

405d • $163,964 - $191,900

About The Position

The position is located in the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations, Program Development, Coordination and Support Directorate, Office of Design and Engineering, Architectural Design Division (OBO/PDCS/DE/AD). OBO is the single real property manager for the planning, acquisition, design, construction, operations, maintenance, and disposal of U.S. governmental diplomatic and consular property overseas.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• Annual Confidential Financial Disclosure required within first 30 days.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience planning and directing an architecture and design management program that establishes strategic priorities in the creation of buildings.
• Experience managing, supervising or mentoring a group to manage workflow and ensure program requirements are met.
• Experience presenting architectural concepts to internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the national authority on overseas diplomatic architecture and technical requirements for buildings under design.
• Direct development of technical support requirements by reviewing worldwide requests for construction, improvements, and renovation, and ensure recommendations and drawings provide for the quality and technical integrity of such projects.
• Manage the preparation, negotiation, and administration of Architecture and Engineering support contracts for OBO's multi-billion-dollar embassy construction, renovation, and maintenance programs.
• Manage/supervise a group of direct hire employees, PSCs, and 3rd party contractors and provide mentoring.
• Determine which projects and activities should be initiated, suspended, curtailed, expanded, or emphasized and the staff and resources to devote to projects and activities undertaken.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
• Access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career rewarding.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: National Security and International Affairs
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees