Manager of Program Management and Congressional Transition #151

Summary The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a Manager of Program Management and Congressional Transition. The complete vacancy announcement and application can be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/J5NY. This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST on the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted. Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment For conditions of employment and citizenship requirements, please visit the job announcement on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/J5NY. Qualifications Other Duties/ Responsibilities Supports Continuity of Government functions. Serves as the Acting Director in their absence. Required Work Experience Five (5) to eight (8) years of progressively responsible professional and supervisory experience with 1-3 years of Senate experience. Required Special Skills/ Knowledge Knowledge of, or ability to learn, applicable rules, regulations, procedures, and functions, including policies and regulation set by the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, the Senate Committee on Ethics, Office of Congressional Workplace Rights, Architect of the Capitol and General Services Administration pertaining to facilities management. Knowledge of principles, methods, and practices of project management, including project budgeting, scheduling, staffing, risk management and requirements analysis. Knowledge of facilities maintenance practices, procedures, equipment, and process. Knowledge of current occupational and environmental safety and health practices, programs, laws codes and standards. Ability to lead the organization’s participation in high profile events to include running planning and after-action meetings, updating internal documents and training and developing new staff. Ability to use Senate institutional and SAA organizational knowledge to problem-solve including identifying impacts of proposed solutions, and taking ownership for decisions and actions Ability to obtain Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant’s proficiency in key areas relevant to the role.  Desired Qualifications PMP or other professional/project management certificates. An understanding of Change Management practices. Desire to learn quickly and be able to apply and mentor others. Knowledge of office equipment, computers, relevant software/Web applications, and spreadsheets and databases. Knowledge of or ability to learn current occupational and environmental safety and health practices, programs, laws, codes, and standards. Ability to communicate and manage complex projects with diplomacy, tact, and professional bearing. Ability to apply general program management practices and principals. Develops relationships with subordinate employees, Senate staff and senior leaders from partner agencies to ensure the SAA organization delivers first-class service to the Senate community. Working Conditions Since this position requires onsite presence in support of the U.S. Senate when in session, this position requires the employee to be available and prepared to work during government shutdowns, in inclement weather, on holidays, and during late night, overnight, and weekend sessions. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted. This position directly supports essential services of the U.S. Senate. As such, this position requires the employee be available and prepared to work during government shutdowns, in inclement weather, on holidays, weekends, and during late nights to ensure essential services to the Senate continue without interruption. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted. The U.S. Senate network cannot be taken offline for maintenance during the workday, or while the Senate is in session. As such, maintenance windows may only occur at night, on weekends, and occasionally on holidays. Employees who perform systems upgrades, maintenance, wiring, backups, support our alternate data centers will have schedules that include working nights, weekends, and holidays. Moderate (carrying of items less than 50 pounds). Work requires frequent physical effort walking, bending, crawling, standing for long durations. Physical dexterity in the use of fingers and limbs in the operation of hand equipment. Occasional exposure to noise and cold temperatures (from computer equipment), to chemicals and allergens (beside chemicals), and to hazardous materials like chemical. Security Clearance This position requires that the applicant obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Government security clearance. Applicants must be U.S. citizens in order for the SAA to submit your application for a security clearance. Education High School Diploma/ GED. Additional information The Sergeant at Arms is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the requirements of Senate rules, regulations, and applicable Federal Laws. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Please email [email protected] with “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line. No moving, relocation or pre-employment travel expenses will be paid for this position, or while in application for this position. Benefits 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 window Learn more about federal benefits. 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.