Deputy Director - Office of Post Performance and Support

Peace Corps • Washington, DC

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Deputy Director is based in the Office of Post Performance and Support (OPPS) at Peace Corps Headquarters in Washington, DC, and reports to the Director of OPPS. OPPS provides leadership, staffing, and resources to align a global portfolio of overseas posts; manage and support post leadership; develop overseas staff; coordinate programming and training support; and track the progress and effectiveness of overseas operations.

The Deputy Director supports leadership and coordination across OPPS divisions, including Leadership and Operations and Programming, Training, and Evaluation. The role fosters communication and cooperation among divisions, supports the Global Surge Team, contributes to agency and OPPS planning and performance tracking, participates in resource allocation and priority setting, and oversees coordination of training and mentoring for overseas staff. The position also conducts complex studies and analyses, develops recommendations to address management challenges, and builds consensus around solutions for OPPS divisions and overseas country programs.

This is a federal civilian position in the Excepted Service, with the incumbent serving as a member of the Foreign Service under the FP pay system. The initial appointment is for a five-year term, with eligibility for additional reappointments of up to five years. The position requires a Top-Secret security clearance, drug testing, and a financial disclosure report. Situational telework is available.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years old.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service.
• Submit a signed statement acknowledging adherence to Peace Corps Conditions of Employment before the first day of work.
• Obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.
• Pass a pre-employment drug test and be subject to random drug testing after hire.
• File a financial disclosure report.
• Meet the FP-01 specialized experience requirement: at least one year of experience equivalent to FP-02 or GS-14, directly related to the position.
• Specialized experience must include leadership and coordination across multiple overseas operational offices or internationally deployed teams; directing program planning and resource management for field operations in diverse cultural contexts; addressing complex operational or country-level issues; and developing or overseeing policies, procedures, or operational standards related to international development or Peace Corps-like missions.
• Current or former Federal employees must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements, including at least 52 weeks at the next lower grade, and provide SF-50 documentation.
• Clearly document qualifying specialized experience in the resume.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Applicants are subject to Peace Corps restrictions concerning certain prior intelligence activities or connections, as described in the announcement.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of OPPS in leading and coordinating operations across OPPS divisions.
• Build cooperative working relationships and foster open communication among OPPS divisions to establish standards, improve efficiency, share promising practices, and promote consistency.
• Support the Global Surge Team, including Global Rovers, Personal Services Contractors, and TDY Intermittent Experts who provide coverage and support to posts worldwide.
• Participate in developing and documenting OPPS and agency long- and short-range planning, including the agency strategic planning process.
• Track OPPS performance goals and report on progress regularly.
• Participate in OPPS resource allocation and priority setting; recommend planning efforts that can be completed with existing resources and advise on the impact of efforts requiring additional resources.
• Oversee coordination of OPPS office participation and support for Overseas Staff Training and other training and mentoring for overseas staff.
• Prepare and contribute to reports and presentations on program planning and evaluation.
• Design and conduct comprehensive studies and detailed analyses of complex functions and processes related to long-range planning for OPPS divisions.
• Identify, evaluate, and propose solutions to management problems important to OPPS program direction.
• Lead analysis of projects, issues, or programs and build consensus around solutions addressing constraints to excellence among OPPS divisions and overseas country programs.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• Eligible first-time federal appointees may request credit for applicable prior non-federal service toward their leave Service Computation Date, subject to approval and documentation.

What This Job Offers

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