Supervisory Training Specialist, GS-1712-15 FPL GS-15 (FSA only)

APPLICATION LIMIT: This vacancy announcement is limited to the first 50 applications received and will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the day that we receive the 50th application, or at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the listed closing date, whichever occurs first.

We encourage you to read this entire vacancy announcement prior to submitting your application. As a Supervisory Training Specialist, GS-1712-15, you will be responsible for: Interpreting complex regulatory and statutory frameworks and advise institutions on high-stakes or precedent-setting issues.

Monitoring changes to laws and regulation to determine impact on processes. Researching issues, developing practical recommendations, and translating complex information into clear guidance for senior leaders of higher education institutions.

Designing, implementing, and evaluating technical assistance models that generate measurable operational improvements and represent FSA externally. Leading multi-year programs and complex projects; balancing resources, establishing metrics, and ensuring timely completion of complex initiatives.

Authoritatively and persuasively communicating proposals, status information, evaluation data to senior leaders. Coordinating with other units to capture, store, and sharing knowledge products. Leading staff, setting organizational direction, and managing workforce performance.

Planning, assigning work, scheduling technical assistance visits, and supervising assigned staff. Monitoring performance, providing regular feedback, and setting personal development targets. Conducting training needs analysis to identify skill gaps and aligning development with organizational goals.

Fostering a high-performance, service-oriented environment. Translating complex topics into clear guidance; delivering authoritative communications to senior level internal and external stakeholders. Leading the creation and review of communication and stakeholder engagement strategy to enhance visibility, reputation, and buy-in.

Representing FSA externally. Developing materials, engaging learners, and delivering desired learning objectives to produce measurable outcomes. Building and maintaining long-term relationships with senior-level school officials. Accurately authoring and editing audience-appropriate technical content.

Selective Placement Factor: You must meet the following selective placement factor: Must possess and maintain a valid state-issued driver's license to operate a motor vehicle. Candidates who do not meet this requirement by the closing date of this announcement will receive no further consideration for this position.

Minimum Qualification Requirements You may meet the minimum qualifications for the GS-15, if you possess the specialize experience.

Specialized Experience for the GS-15 One year of experience in either federal or non-federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS-14 performing two (2) out of three (3) of the following duties or work assignments: 1.

Experience analyzing, interpreting, and implementing (Federal Student Aid) Title IV HEA Program requirements relating to institutional compliance and monitoring activities. 2.

Experience identifying procedural problems in Title IV administrations through qualitative and quantitative analysis, evaluating workflow effectiveness and efficiency to recommend and improve operational performance, streamline processes, and enhance program outcomes. 3. Experience training financial aid professionals in person and/or virtually.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) The quality of your experience will be measured by the extent to which you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs).

You do not need to provide separate narrative responses to these KSAs, as they will be measured by your responses to the occupational questionnaire (you may preview the occupational questionnaire by clicking the link at the end of the Evaluations section of this vacancy announcement). 1.

Knowledge of federal Title IV HEA program statues, regulations, policies, and procedures. 2. Ability to engage with stakeholders and deliver technical assistance. 3. Ability to manage programs and projects. 4. Skill in leadership or supervision, and workforce development. 5.

Ability to communicate and engage with senior-level internal and external stakeholders.