Deputy Director - Office of Post Performance and Support

Peace Corps • Washington, DC

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Deputy Director of the Office of Post Performance and Support (OPPS) works 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 Peace Corps overseas operations.

The Deputy Director supports leadership and coordination across OPPS divisions, including Leadership and Operations and Programming, Training, and Evaluation. The role promotes communication and cooperation between divisions, supports the Global Surge Team, contributes to agency and office planning, tracks performance goals, participates in resource allocation, oversees coordination of overseas staff training, and prepares reports and presentations. The position also conducts analyses of complex functions and processes, identifies and proposes solutions to significant management problems, and leads work to build consensus on solutions to constraints affecting OPPS divisions and overseas country programs.

This is a federal civilian Excepted Service position, and the incumbent serves as a member of the Foreign Service. The initial appointment is for a five-year term, with eligibility for subsequent reappointments of up to five years. The position is eligible for situational telework only and requires a Top-Secret security clearance, drug testing, and financial disclosure. A one-year probationary period may apply.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship and at least 18 years of age.
• 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 FP-01 (GS-15) specialized experience requirements: 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 in the normal line of progression.
• Clearly document qualifying experience in the resume; part-time work is credited on a prorated basis.
• A one-year probationary period may be required, except for specified current agency employees and Experts who have served more than 12 months.
• Comply with applicable Peace Corps intelligence-background restrictions and submit an Intelligence Background Questionnaire when required.

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 set standards, improve efficiencies, 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 fit existing resources and advise on the impact of efforts requiring additional resources.
• Oversee coordination of OPPS 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 significant to OPPS program direction.
• Lead analysis of projects, issues, or programs to build consensus on solutions addressing constraints to excellence among OPPS divisions and overseas country programs.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

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