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Operations Investment Specialist


Job Location:

Washington, DC - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 70623 - 70623
Posted: 6 October 2026 (20 days ago)
Application Deadline: 3 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

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This position is in the General Services Administration (GSA) Office of the Deputy Administrator Project Management Office (PMO) for the Technology Modernization Fund (TMF).

We are currently filling one vacancy but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.


Duties

Located within the Office of the Deputy Administrator this position is situated in the Project Management Office (PMO) for the Technology Modernization Fund (TMF). The TMF is responsible for assisting agencies applying for TMF funding to advance their modernization initiatives providing guidance across every stage of the proposal development process from initial concept creation to the final award.

As an Operations Investment Specialist you will:

  • Support performance of studies requiring evaluation and identification of a variety of operational problems evaluating alternative solutions identifying potential actions and preparing reports or briefings.
  • Use qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques to research and gather information and applicable work methods and procedures to meet deadlines.
  • Assist in monitoring and evaluating assigned programs and initiatives performs basic tracking and analysis of program data and prepares reports to support program operations and established goals and objectives.
  • Assist higher-graded specialists with meetings conferences and other organizational events.
  • Draft routine written documents and/or Interagency Agreements (IAAs) and supports communication of business practices and processes.

Requirements
Conditions of employment
  • US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)

If selected you must meet the following conditions:

  • Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years a political Schedule A Schedule C or NonCareer SES employee in the Executive Branch you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
  • Register with the Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959.
  • Serve an one year trial period if required.
  • Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level).
  • Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Securitys e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment.
  • Signed participant agreement is required for employment under this Program.
Qualifications

To evaluate your qualifications your resume must clearly demonstrate how you meet the specialized experience described below. Your resume must not exceed two pages. To ensure your qualifications can be fully evaluated we recommend including the following information:

  • Name address telephone number email address;

  • Job Title (if Federal Service provide series and grade; if not in GS plan provide GS equivalent grade);

  • Relevant work experienceshould include employer name job title start and end dates (month/year) the number of hours worked per week and descriptions that explain how you meet the required qualifications in the job announcement.

  • Education certifications or licensuresIf the job announcement requires any education certifications or licensures make sure to include the required information and any required documents like transcripts.

Your resume should contain enough information to make a valid determination that you fully meet experience requirements for each grade level you are applying you do not provide enough information for us to determine your qualifications you may be rated ineligible

If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g. Peace Corps Americorps) we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.

The GS-09salary range starts at $70623.00 per year.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

Candidates must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 in the Federal Service. Specialized experience includes:

  • Researching gathering and analyzing qualitative and quantitative information to support program or administrative operations.
  • Evaluating program or administrative activities and recommending solutions.
  • Monitoring program or project activities and preparing reports or briefing materials.
  • Coordinating meetings conferences or other organizational activities.
  • Preparing correspondence reports agreements or other written documents.

OR

EDUCATION:Masters (or equivalent graduate degree) or have completed 2 years of progressively higher graduate education leading to a Masters or equivalent degree.

OR

COMBINATION:Combination of graduate education and specialized experience that when combined fulfills the requirements.

Education

Note: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information visit:

Additional information

Candidates will not be hired based on their race sex color religion or national origin.

Applicants are encouraged to make their resume searchable in their profile. This willallow Federal hiring specialists and hiring managers across agencies to find their resume as part of agency recruitment campaigns or staffing searches.

If you apply to this position and are selected we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly contact the agency orvisit GSAs webpage.

If you are selected at a grade lower than the full performance level you may be promoted up to that grade level without having to re-apply or compete against other applicants.

Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.

On a case-by-case basis the following incentives may be approved:

  • Credit toward vacation leave if you are new to the federal government

For information on temporary and term appointments go toUSAJOBS Help Center - Appointments.

Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed; through other means; or not at all.

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.

You will have access to many benefits including:

  • Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans)
  • Life insurance coverage with several options
  • Sick leave and vacation time including 11 paid holidays per year
  • Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan)
  • Transit and child care subsidies
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Long-term care insurance
  • Training and development

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.


Required Experience:

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