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Department of Labor

Deputy Director

Washington, DC

$126K/yr

The incumbent serves as Deputy Director of Technical Support, reporting directly to the Director, a ... For GS-15 : Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next ...

Department of Labor

Deputy Director

Triadelphia, WV

$126K/yr

The incumbent serves as Deputy Director of Technical Support, reporting directly to the Director, a ... For GS-15 : Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next ...

Department of Labor

Deputy Director

South Park, PA · On-site

$126K/yr

The incumbent serves as Deputy Director of Technical Support, reporting directly to the Director, a ... For GS-15 : Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next ...

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What is a Director GS-15?

A Director GS-15 is a high-level federal government employee classified under Grade 15 of the General Schedule (GS) pay scale. This position typically involves significant management responsibilities, such as overseeing divisions, leading large teams, and developing or implementing major policies and programs. GS-15 Directors often report to Senior Executive Service (SES) leaders and play a key role in agency operations. They are expected to have extensive experience and expertise in their field, along with strong leadership and communication skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Director GS-15?

To thrive as a Director (GS-15), you need extensive leadership experience, strategic planning abilities, and a deep understanding of government operations, typically demonstrated through advanced degrees and a strong federal service record. Familiarity with federal management systems, budgeting tools, and compliance software is often required. Exceptional communication, decision-making, and team-building skills help foster collaboration across diverse departments. These competencies are crucial for effectively managing large teams, ensuring regulatory compliance, and achieving mission objectives within complex governmental environments.

What are the typical leadership challenges faced by a Director GS-15 in the federal government?

As a GS-15 Director, you may encounter challenges such as managing cross-functional teams with diverse expertise, navigating complex bureaucratic processes, and ensuring alignment with agency-wide strategic goals. Balancing the needs of your staff while meeting high-level directives often requires strong communication and conflict resolution skills. Additionally, you’ll be expected to foster collaboration between departments and adapt quickly to changing policies or priorities. Success in this role often comes from building strong relationships, maintaining transparency, and demonstrating a clear vision.

What is the difference between Director Gs 15 vs Program Manager Gs 15?

AspectDirector Gs 15Program Manager Gs 15
Primary RoleOversees multiple projects or departments, sets strategic goalsManages specific programs or projects, focuses on execution
ResponsibilitiesPolicy development, high-level decision making, leadershipProgram planning, coordination, stakeholder communication
CredentialsBachelor’s degree often required; experience in leadership rolesBachelor’s degree; project management experience often preferred
Work EnvironmentGovernment agency offices, strategic planning settingsProject sites, office environments, client interactions

The main difference between a Director Gs 15 and a Program Manager Gs 15 lies in scope and focus. Directors typically handle broader strategic responsibilities and oversee multiple departments, while Program Managers focus on executing specific programs or projects. Both roles require similar credentials but differ in daily responsibilities and leadership scope.

What are some GS-15 jobs?

GS-15 jobs are senior-level federal positions that typically involve managerial, supervisory, or expert roles in various agencies. Common positions include program managers, senior analysts, policy directors, and project leaders, often requiring extensive experience and specialized skills. These roles usually require a bachelor's degree, relevant experience, and security clearances, with salaries ranging from approximately $110,000 to $143,000 annually.
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Supervisory Contract Specialist 'Director' GS-1102-15 FPL GS-15 (MP)

US Department of Education

Washington, DC • On-site

$147K/yr

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

U.S. Department Of Education rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 100 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

649th of 849 rated public administrative organizations

Job description

This position is located in Federal Student Aid in Washington, DC, Boston, MA, Chicago, IL, Denver, CO, Dallas, TX, Philadelphia, PA, Seattle, WA, San Fransisco, CA, Atlanta, GA, Kansas City, MO, New Yor, NY. The Federal Student Aid is to administer the federal financial aid programs under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965.Qualifications:

Selective Placement Factor - You must meet the following selective placement factor:
The candidate must hold a current Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C (Professional)) certification or equivalent or meet the experience, education and training to complete the examination to obtain the certification within 12 months of starting the position.
Failure to meet the selective placement factor(s) will result in you not receiving further consideration.

Minimum Qualification Requirements


You may meet the minimum qualifications for the GS-15, if you possess the specialize experience, education, or a combination of the two.
Specialized Experience for the GS-15 One year of experience in either federal or non-federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS-14 performing two (2) out of three (3) of the following duties or work assignments:
1. Experience in the federal service, or equivalent in the private sector, administering a broad range of federal contract methods and techniques, which may include fixed-price and cost-reimbursable arrangements (e.g., firm-fixed price, fixed-price with economic price adjustment, fixed-price re-determinable, fixed- price level of effort, cost, cost sharing, cost-plus-fixed- fee, cost-plus-incentive-fee, and cost-plus-award-fee), and special purpose contracts and agreements (e.g., basic agreements, broad agency announcements, small business innovative research contracts, indefinite delivery contracts, letter contracts, time and materials and labor hour contracts, and other transactions).
2. Experience in the federal service, or equivalent in the private sector, leading, managing, and having complete authority for multi-million dollar federal contract actions (pre- and post-award procurements).
3. Experience in interpreting high level federal contracting policies and directives, identifying and resolving problems and mitigating risks with changing program requirements, and providing guidance to assist senior managers and business unit staff with applying new and or unique approaches to solving acquisitions related issues and concerns.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) The quality of your experience will be measured by the extent to which you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). You do not need to provide separate narrative responses to these KSAs, as they will be measured by your responses to the occupational questionnaire (you may preview the occupational questionnaire by clicking the link at the end of the Evaluations section of this vacancy announcement).
1. Knowledge of the principles of acquisition planning and technical or program requirements to plan, manage, make decisions, or recommendations significantly affecting the content, interpretation, or development of complex programs concerning the management of procurement matters.
2. Ability to develop and implement he principles of contract management a plan to procure multiyear program systems involving successive program stages and mission program stages and mission critical performance objectives and measures.
3. Skills in contract negotiation, contract administration, and contraction termination methods and techniques to initiate,
conduct, assess or revise, and/or close-out contractual activities and to meet and deal with high level business, industry, and/or government officials
4. Skill in applying theories and principles of contracting, to manage, direct, and develop critical and complex contracting functions supporting a business unit.
5. Ability to supervise, direct and/or oversee federal professional staff, technical employees and directs the work of professional contractors supporting contract and procurement administration, quality assurance, and the development, implementation, management and maintenance of acquisition policy and guidelines for the bureau.Education:

This position has a positive education requirement.

  1. A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field;

    or

  2. At least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitativemethods, or organization and management.

Education cannot be substituted for experience for this position and grade level.

Foreign Education:

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must submit a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, please click Foreign Education.

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