Program Specialist

U.S. Coast Guard•Glen Burnie, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Specialist is a GS-0301-9 position with the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, at the Operating Location–SFLC Contracting and Procurement in Baltimore, Maryland. The role provides basic procurement, financial, and human-resources-related support under the general supervision of the Deputy, Contracting & Procurement Division. The position supports human resources administration, organizational recordkeeping and budget inquiries, and research and analysis for program issues. It also involves planning and coordinating continuing studies, facilitating meetings, and helping resolve complex program or administrative issues.

Requirements

At least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the federal sector.
Specialized experience applying analytical and evaluative techniques to identify, consider, and resolve procedural or factual issues or problems.
Knowledge of management theories and principles and organizational structures.
Experience using qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques to capture issues across organizations.
Experience conducting interviews with supervisors and employees to obtain information about organizational missions, functions, and work procedures.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be registered for Selective Service or exempt from registration.
Must meet the time-in-grade requirement by the vacancy announcement closing date.
Must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation; the position requires a Public Trust clearance.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.
Federal salary payments must be made by direct deposit.

Responsibilities

Identify and assist CRCs with everyday human resources administrative activities.
Assist organizational managers with HR functions, including personnel actions and tracking their status.
Maintain records for multiple organizations.
Review and assist with small budget inquiries and technical aspects of organizational budgets.
Respond to managers’ data calls, researching and analyzing program issues as needed.
Perform continuing studies involving extensive planning and coordination for major programs.
Facilitate meetings, including scheduling appointments and arranging meeting locations and room setup.
Assist in resolving complex program or administrative issues or problems.