Chief Programs Officer

Summary The Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation (Udall Foundation) is hiring a Chief Programs Officer (CPO) to provide leadership for the agency's authorized programs and administer the agency's Grants, Gifts, and Donations activities. Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position. The successful candidate will be subject to a background/suitability investigation. All Udall Foundation employees are required to have payments made by direct deposit. Remote duty stations are not permitted, but a transition period for relocation may be negotiable. Qualifications General Qualifications Superior character, good judgment, interpersonal skills, and an ability to work in a supportive, professional, and problem-solving manner with agency employees, Board of Trustees, and outside partners and stakeholders. Leadership skills as characterized by the ability to develop a common vision with colleagues, superiors, subordinates, and a facilitative management style that emphasizes teamwork, collegiality, flexibility, and inclusivity. Skill in assessing a problem or requirement, organizing an appropriate, solutions-focused response, and engaging others as needed to achieve a desired outcome. An ability to manage multiple requirements simultaneously and effectively while maintaining oversight over areas of responsibility. Ability to work independently to plan, organize, and coordinate projects, and to monitor and report on progress towards project objectives and milestones. Superior oral and written communications skills, including the ability to communicate clearly, listen effectively, and engage with and inspire others. Skill identifying and recommending to the Executive Director and agency leadership strategies for improvements to agency and program operations, activities, and initiatives. Technical Qualifications A bachelor's degree in a field relevant to the duties of the position (e.g., program management) or to the agency's program areas (e.g., education, conflict resolution, environmental policy, tribal policy), or equivalent demonstrated professional experience. At least five (5) years of relevant experience leading mission-based projects, programs, or initiatives from inception to completion, including monitoring and reporting on progress and outcomes. At least five (5) years of work experience as an employee of the Federal Government. At least one (1) full year at the GS-15 (or equivalent) Federal experience level, with specific experience in two or more of the following areas: Federal appropriations; finance and budgeting; program administration and oversight; performance reporting; personnel supervision and oversight. At least one (1) year of Federal supervisory experience, or at least three (3) years of experience leading project or agency teams to include demonstrated experience, training, and/or familiarity with performance planning, performance reviews, disciplinary actions, and/or personnel policies and procedures of the Federal government. Demonstrated experience building, leading, and facilitating diverse teams to work towards a common goal or objective. Demonstrated experience creating oral and written communications to provide clear, timely, and reliable information to organizational leaders and staff. Fluency with MS Office 365 electronic tools including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Fluency with virtual communication and collaboration tools including Teams and Zoom. Subject matter expertise in one or more areas of agency programming including environmental policy, environmental conflict resolution, environmental education, Tribal health care, and/or Tribal public policy. Education Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience required. Additional information Equal Employment Opportunity The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. Reasonable Accommodation The Udall Foundation provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. The Udall Foundation Policy on Reasonable Accommodation can be found on its website: https://udall.gov/AboutUs/EEO.aspx. If you need an accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact [email protected]. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. TTY users may call 520-901-8500. Privacy Act: Privacy Act Notice (PL 93-579): The information requested here is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under 5 U.S.C. 3301 et seq. and related regulations. Signature: Before you are hired, you will be required to sign and certify the accuracy of the information in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be subject to fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary action. Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or that you are exempt from doing so under the Selective Service Law. Financial Disclosure: All employees of the Federal Government are subject to the conflict of interest statutes and regulations, including the Standards of Ethical Conduct. This position requires the filing of a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 278) within 30 days of appointment and annually thereafter. Anti-Human Trafficking: The Udall Foundation, as an independent Federal agency, seeks to deter activities that would facilitate or support the trafficking in persons. As such, all Udall Foundation employees are prohibited from engaging in human trafficking while employed by the Federal Government, must receive Anti-Human-Trafficking training, and must promptly report to the Udall Foundation General Counsel any suspected cases of misconduct, waste, fraud, or abuse relating to trafficking persons. All new employees must acknowledge the Udall Foundation Code of Conduct and are required to complete Anti-Human-Trafficking training within 90 days of appointment. Read more Benefits Review our benefits