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A GS-15 job is a high-level federal government position in the General Schedule (GS) pay system, typically held by senior managers, technical experts, or supervisors. These roles often require advanced degrees, extensive experience, and leadership responsibilities. GS-15 positions are commonly found in agencies such as the Department of Defense, NASA, and the Department of Justice. Salaries for GS-15 employees vary based on location but generally represent the highest pay grade before the Senior Executive Service (SES).

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To thrive as a GS-15, you need extensive subject matter expertise, leadership experience, advanced analytical skills, and strong project management abilities, typically supported by a relevant academic degree and substantial government service. Familiarity with federal regulations, budget management systems, and agency-specific software is often required. Exceptional soft skills include strategic thinking, diplomacy, and the ability to lead and develop high-performing teams. These skills are important for effectively overseeing complex programs, influencing policy, and driving organizational results at a senior federal level.

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Supervisory Management and Program Analyst, GS-0343-15 FPL-15 (ED only)

Supervisory Management and Program Analyst, GS-0343-15 FPL-15 (ED only)

US Department of Education

Washington, DC • On-site

$169K/yr

Other

Posted 11 days ago

U.S. Department Of Education rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 98 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

481st of 644 rated public administrative organizations

Job description

This position is located in Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), Training and Service Programs Division, Training Program Unit in Washington, DC. The Training and Service Programs Division is responsible for managing and administrating major Federal programs designed to help people with disabilities. The incumbent provides leadership and oversight for the design, implementation, and evaluation of outcomes for assigned programs. 

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualification Requirements
You may meet the minimum qualifications for the GS-15, if you possess the specialize experience.
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 leading or supervising staff includes conducting performance reviews, providing specific feedback on work products, managing workflow, and facilitating meetings.
2. Experience with ED discretionary grants that serve unique populations (such as individuals with disabilities, high-needs students, professions with critical staffing shortages, and parents/families) including writing notices and slates, managing peer review processes, and overseeing grants management (including monitoring and risk assessment).
3. Experience analyzing key programmatic details to brief, collaborate with, and present to various stakeholders (such as contractors, senior leaders, and external groups) on success, issues, process improvements, and policy options.
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.    Ability to manage staff work assignments effectively and hold staff accountable for performance.
2.    Knowledge of the U.S. Department of Education's (ED) Discretionary Grants Handbook and Human Capital Policies, including drafting and reviewing  notices and slate documents for sound substance and high-quality writing.
3.    Skill in analyzing programmatic issues and complex information with clarity and accuracy.
4.    Knowledge of the U.S. Department of ED's grants management system, general administration regulations, and code of federal regulations to review written products to ensure accuracy.
5.    Ability to oversee contractor performance and contractor processes.

Education:

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

Employment Type: OTHER

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