Program Manager (Assistant Director)

About the role

The incumbent directs acquisitions and budget for a worldwide program, overseeing planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and evaluating activities to support operational accomplishments.

Key responsibilities

• Direct MDE acquisitions and budget, ensuring alignment with strategic planning and budgeting processes.
• Provide technical and administrative supervision to a staff of administrative professionals, overseeing daily operations and performance standards.
• Serve as a management advisor, offering high‑level discernment on contractual, programmatic, and other program office matters.
• Analyze program effectiveness, conduct data analysis, and recommend improvements to work methods, procedures, and management controls.
• Handle employee relations, including minor complaints, disciplinary actions, and performance evaluations.
• Interview candidates, recommend appointments and promotions, and identify training needs.

Required profile

• U.S. citizenship and eligibility for a one‑year probationary period.
• Current Federal GS‑15 employee with at least 52 weeks at the GS‑14 level.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS‑14, including large‑scale program acquisition and budget oversight.
• Ability to provide strategic guidance and high‑level advice to senior management.

Required skills

• Experience in program planning, organizing, and evaluation.
• Supervisory experience managing administrative staff.
• Strong analytical and recommendation skills for program improvement.