Supervisory Program Analyst

Department of State Headquarters•Washington, DC

About The Position

This position sits within the State Department's Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, specifically in the Office of Security Assistance and Operations (INL/SAO). INL/SAO manages the development and execution of INL's budget and oversees administration of all INL counter-narcotics and law enforcement programs. Its responsibilities span financial management, personnel, acquisitions, administration, program oversight, and training across the Bureau's global operations.

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.
  • Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements described below 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 must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
  • Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience setting strategic goals, developing policies, managing budgets and controls, and applying INL security assistance knowledge to mitigate risk.
  • Experience advising INL senior principals on security assistance program issues and directing program oversight.
  • Experience supervising and developing INL staff to support policy, leadership, and program goals.
  • Experience designing and implementing training programs with measurable outcomes.
  • Ability to assign, review, and supervise the work of others.
  • Objectivity and fairness in judging people on their ability, and situations on the facts and circumstances.
  • Ability to adjust to change, work pressures, or difficult situations without undue stress.
  • Willingness to consider new ideas or divergent points of view.
  • Capacity to "see the job through."

Nice To Haves

  • There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-15 position.

Responsibilities

  • Serves as an advisor and consultant to INL leadership and other Bureau principals on major security assistance program issues, including providing advice regarding security assistance programming analyses, monitoring, and oversight.
  • Manages supervisory and management duties for bureau-wide accountability and training functions, including financial, personnel, and other administrative requirements.
  • Oversees identification and development of training and professional development programs for security assistance programming implementation.
  • Coordinates INL's engagement with oversight bodies (OIG, GAO, etc.).
  • Represents Bureau interests; ensures timely, accurate responses to audits, inquiries, and compliance reviews.

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.
  • Learn more about federal benefits.
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