Program Support Specialist

Department of State Headquarters • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The position is located in the Office of Private Sector Exchange Designation (ECA/EC/D), Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Private Sector Exchange, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), Department of State (DoS). The Office administers the Exchange Visitor Program (EVP), which designates U.S. entities to conduct international exchange programs.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement.
• Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements, by the closing date of this announcement.
• Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions, per 5CFR 300, Subpart F.
• Applicants applying for the GS-09 grade level must have at least 1 full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal service which provided you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
• Qualifying specialized experience for GS-09 must demonstrate: Experience using the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) and Case Management System (CMS) to assist with maintaining records and running reports.
• Qualifying specialized experience for GS-09 must demonstrate: Experience preparing reports for senior level staff to support administrative programs.
• Qualifying specialized experience for GS-09 must demonstrate: Experience providing recommendations on administrative processes.
• Applicants applying for the GS-09 grade level may have a master's or equivalent graduate degree, OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, OR LL.B or J.D. from an accredited college or university.
• Applicants applying for the GS-09 grade level may have a combination of graduate level education and specialized experience (as described above), which is equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal Service.
• Applicants applying for the GS-11 grade level must have at least 1 full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal service which provided you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
• Qualifying specialized experience for GS-11 must demonstrate: Experience using the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) and Case Management System (CMS) to generate reports and maintain comprehensive records to support administrative programs.
• Qualifying specialized experience for GS-11 must demonstrate: Experience reviewing and presenting data and information in support of programs, reports, or briefings.
• Qualifying specialized experience for GS-11 must demonstrate: Experience evaluating programs and recommending solutions to management.
• Applicants applying for the GS-11 grade level may have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.M. from an accredited college or university.
• Applicants applying for the GS-11 grade level may have a combination of graduate level education and specialized experience (as described above), which is equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal Service.
• All applicants WILL BE required to submit transcripts as verification of educational requirement.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Nice To Haves

• The incumbent of the GS-09 position performs essentially the same duties as the GS-11, under closer supervision and decreased level of complexity.

Responsibilities

• Monitors activity in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) / Case Management System (CMS).
• Participates in and provides input in the planning of operational, business and administrative processes.
• Assists with projects and development of new programming initiatives, prepares reports in final, develops and presents briefing materials and performs other duties and assignments necessary to the development and implementation of EVPs.
• Reviews annual reports, to include recording receipt, verifying completeness and accuracy of reports, notifying analysts of irregularities in program administration and communicating with sponsors regarding incomplete and incorrect reports.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level