Senior Program Manager, Leadership & Coaching #1544

Collaborates with stakeholders across the Senate to perform comprehensive training needs assessments identifying skill gaps and areas for leadership and management development. Designs develops and implements targeted learning programs and instructional materials that support the enhancement of leadership coaching and business communication. Facilitates a variety of learning initiatives including workshops seminars coaching sessions and train-the-trainer programs to engage diverse employee groups and ensure effective knowledge transfer. Evaluates the effectiveness of training programs through feedback assessments and performance metrics and refines content and delivery methods to optimize learning outcomes. Creates and maintains a dynamic leadership management and coaching library of resources. Other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• For conditions of employment and citizenship requirements please visit the job announcement on the United States Senate Career Page at Work Experience
  • A combination of 5 years in managing others teaching leadership and/or providing coaching in a management or leadership role.

  Required Special Skills/ Knowledge

  • As part of our hiring process we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicants proficiency in key areas relevant to the role.
  • Possession of a coaching certification (e.g ICF iPEC CTI AC) is required.
  • Knowledge of or ability to learn services provided by the Joint Office of Training and Development.
  • Knowledge of or ability to learn departmental rules regulations procedures and functions including policies and regulations set by the Senate Rules Committee and the Senate Committee on Ethics.
  • Ability to conduct professional presentations and present training to a variety of students.
  • Ability to conduct needs analysis to determine training needs.
  • Ability to develop instructional material and select the most effective instructional method.
  • Ability to communicate effectively.
  • Knowledge of curriculum development and/or instructional design.
  • Knowledge of principles practices and techniques of training instruction and coaching.
  • Knowledge of adult learning theories.
  • Ability to effectively interact with staff members representing all levels of the organization as well as with outside vendors.

  Desired Qualifications

  • Demonstrated success designing and delivering leadership development management training or coaching programs that strengthen core leadership capabilities.
  • Experience developing leaders at all levels including through one-on-one coaching skill-building workshops cohort programs or other structured learning experiences.
  • Ability to build refine and scale new programs in a complex dynamic environment with diverse stakeholders.
  • Strong interest in understanding how Senate offices committees and support organizations operate and in tailoring development support to their distinct needs.
  • Comfort engaging with senior leaders staff and elected officials with the judgment and discretion required to navigate sensitive or high-stakes situations.
  • Prior Senate experience is helpful but not required.
  • Additional graduate-level coursework certifications or academic credentials in leadership development organizational behavior coaching adult learning or related fields are a plus.

  Working Conditions

  • Since this position requires onsite presence in support of the U.S. Senate when in session this position requires the employee to be available and prepared to work during a lapse in inclement weather on holidays and during late night overnight and weekend the context of government furloughs this position is considered excepted.
  • This position directly supports essential services of the U.S. Senate. As such this position requires the employee be available and prepared to work during a lapse in inclement weather on holidays weekends and during late nights to ensure essential services to the Senate continue without the context of government furloughs this position is considered excepted.
  • The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
  • The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets office machinery etc.
  • The person in this position must be able toconstantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery such as a calculator copy machine and computer printer.
  • The person in this position must have the ability to observe details at close range within a few feet of the observer.
  • The person in this position must be able to exchange and communicate accurate information verbally and hear.
  • Ability to travel (10% -20%) is needed to support retreats.

  Education

  Masters degree in organizational behavior leadership business management or a related field.

  Additional information

  The Sergeant at Arms is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the requirements of Senate rules regulations and applicable Federal Laws. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process please notify the agency. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Please email with Applicant Accommodation in the subject line. No moving relocation or pre-employment travel expenses will be paid for this position or while in application for this position.

  Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

  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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.