Program Specialist

As a Program Specialist GS- 0301-12 your typical work assignments may include:

• Coordinates and manages a wide range of administrative operations and support programs for OHR requiring the application of administrative skills to identify and resolve problems involving interrelated administrative activities competing priorities and agency requirements;
• Conducts studies and evaluations of complex HR administrative workflows involving multiple processes and organizational requirements and independently identifies systemic bottlenecks operational redundancies and procedural deficiencies;
• Gathers analyzes and interprets HR operational metrics to evaluate program effectiveness and operational performance and applies analytical methods to identify significant trends determine the causes of problems develop conclusions and formulate data-driven justifications and recommendations for senior management;
• Reviews and interprets agency guidance and regulations to determine their applicability to OHR administrative processes and recommends appropriate actions to management to maintain compliance; AND
• Provides advice and guidance to OHR supervisors and staff regarding administrative processes procurement guidelines and systemic change management protocols and serves as a technical advisor on complex administrative matters.

• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This is not a remote position.
• Relocation expenses are not authorized.
• This is a Competitive Service position.
• This position is not part of the Bargaining Unit.
• You may be required to complete as applicable a new one-year probationary period or two-year trial period if appointed.
• If you are a current status federal employee you may be required to complete another one-year probationary period if selected.
• Subject to a background investigation prior to appointment.
• Submit complete application package online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT
The ideal candidate for the Program Specialist position will have experience analyzing and evaluating human resources or administrative programs coordinating complex operational activities and developing recommendations to improve program efficiency and effectiveness. The candidate should demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret policies and regulations analyze operational data and identify process improvements. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential to effectively advise management coordinate with stakeholders and manage competing priorities. The ideal candidate will also be detail-oriented organized and able to independently manage projects and administrative initiatives through completion.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level which has provided them with the knowledge skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the Program Specialist at the GS-12 grade level.

Specialized experience includes:

• Experience conducting studies and evaluations of administrative or human resources programs including analyzing operational processes and performance data identifying trends or deficiencies and developing recommendations to improve program effectiveness and efficiency;
• Experience independently planning coordinating and managing administrative operations or support programs including tracking deliverables and program milestones resolving competing priorities and coordinating activities among multiple organizational stakeholders; AND
• Experience interpreting and applying organizational policies regulations or administrative requirements; developing or revising standard operating procedures; and recommending corrective actions or process improvements to enhance operational efficiency consistency and compliance.