Supervisory Youth Services Program Specialist

Administration for Children and Families • Washington, DC

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About The Position

This position is with the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia. The specialist provides leadership and supervision for a complex national human services program area, including Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) programs. The role involves interpreting and applying legislation, regulations, policies, funding mechanisms, and administrative processes; overseeing program compliance and grantee relationships; setting operational priorities; and directing subordinate staff. The position requires specialized experience at least equivalent to the GS-13 level in federal service.

Requirements

• Meet a basic qualification through a degree in behavioral or social science or a related discipline; an equivalent combination of education and experience; or four years of appropriate experience demonstrating knowledge equivalent to a major in behavioral or social science.
• Have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in federal service.
• Provide guidance or oversight for day-to-day administration of grants or contracts.
• Plan or oversee work to be accomplished by subordinates.
• Provide leadership in the management, planning, coordination, implementation, or monitoring of programs.
• Develop, interpret, or apply federal legislation, regulations, and policy related to serving children, youth, or families, or related programs.
• Communicate effectively in writing, including authoring, editing, and finalizing high-level documents and drafting presentations or briefings for senior leaders and diverse stakeholders.
• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Meet applicable federal employment suitability and background investigation requirements.
• Meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert program leadership in policy development, interpretation, and application for complex human services delivery programs.
• Interpret and analyze policy objectives, legislation, regulations, funding mechanisms, and administrative processes governing FYSB programs.
• Lead ongoing program compliance work, guideline implementation, and negotiations with grantees.
• Plan and direct staff work and establish priorities for day-to-day operations.
• Direct, oversee, and coordinate subordinate staff, providing administrative and technical oversight.
• Provide program leadership, supervision, and direction for a complex national program area.
• Develop strategic recommendations, establish program priorities, and resolve complex program issues.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for eligible employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type.
• Potential incentives, if authorized and subject to funding and other factors, may include moving expenses, recruitment or relocation incentives, student loan repayment, superior qualifications appointment, and creditable service for annual leave.

What This Job Offers

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