Supervisory Management and Program Analyst

Summary This position is located in the Bureau of Administration, Office of Operations, Office of Facilities Management Services, Central Resources Division, (A/OPR/FMS/CRD). The Office of Facilities Management Services (FMS) provides facilities maintenance services to all domestically leased and owned buildings for the U.S. Department of State. Responsibilities Provides overall administrative management and oversees all efforts aimed at achieving and improving the quality, effectiveness, customer experience, and timeliness of program accomplishment for the Office of Facilities Management Services. Applies Office of Management and Budget (OMB) or other statutory or executive branch guidance on program management. Evaluates the performance of Division Staff; plans work to be accomplished and sets priorities for Division; sets performance standards; evaluates performance and counsels employees; gives advice, counsel and/or instruction to employees. Provides motivation and counseling, and tailors assignments based on the nature and complexity of work, working condition, and employee training needs. Exercises significant responsibilities in dealing with officials throughout the Department. Supporting FMS goals and objectives by representing the FMS Director in numerous high-level meetings with political appointees, senior executives and program managers considering important Office acquisition, and project development. Interacts with recognized technical experts in the Department to develop a coordinated approach to unique facilities operations and facility management problems and issues that have not been previously encountered by Department of State. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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 developing and establishing business processes such as planning, coordination, execution of business functions, resource allocation, and production that are customer service focused. Experience with qualitative and quantitative methods and procedures to analyze, evaluate and recommend improvements in office programs which includes forecasting and managing large budgets, facilities asset management, risk management, contract administration, monitoring contractor performance and adherence to work specifications and milestones. Experience planning, directing, coordinating and executing various management support teams and services within the organization; i.e., a Financial Management program that includes budget, accounting, auditing operations, acquisitions or contracting function, human capital resources, value management principles, and administrative support. Experience interacting with recognized technical experts to develop a coordinated approach to unique facilities operations and facility management problems. There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-15 position. In addition, applicant's experience must also demonstrate that the candidate possesses the following qualities: 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; and Capacity to "see the job through." Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement. NOTE: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements, by the closing date of this announcement. Time-In-Grade Requirements: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions, per 5CFR 300, Subpart F. Education Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement. Additional Information For reasonable accommodation at the U.S. Department of State, please contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations at (202) 663-3474 or [email protected]. If eligible, telework agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. If eligible, applicants to this announcement may be referred to other similar positions in other Bureaus/Offices in the Department for up to 240 days. Telework eligibility and security clearance requirements may vary for such similar positions.