Program Manager

As a Program Manager, PT, 0340, 3, your typical work assignments may include the following: Manages the GAO International Auditor Fellowship Program (IAFP) by overseeing the recruitment of participants; planning all aspects of training coursework and events; securing living accommodations for the international participants; validating that participants have appropriate visas and that other requirements are met; and ensuring the participants' transition and experience in the U.S. is seamless.

Serves as a key representative for the IAFP, who acts on behalf of SPEL and GAO at both internal and external meetings; communicates the various phases, priorities, purposes, and procedures necessary to maintain the success of the program to leaders and managers throughout the GAO and with external entities; and identifies key issues to the Director of International Relations.

Develops, evaluates, implements, and supports meaningful performance objectives and measures that are aligned with program strategy. Analyzes emerging issues to recommend structural improvements and ensure long-term program stability for all stakeholders.

Leverages deep research capabilities to draft justification papers that secure project buy-in and drive program execution.

You may qualify at the BAND 3 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower band level, equivalent to PE-IIA, PT-II or GS-13 level in the federal service, which has equipped the applicant with the skills and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Specialized experience is defined as managing and leading organizational programs and initiatives; developing and measuring performance objectives; identifying and recommending structural improvement to strengthen long-term program stability; conducting research to develop justification papers to secure stakeholder successful program execution.