Summary

This position is part of the Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office, Department of Energy. As a Operations Supervisor, you will serves as principal advisor to the Program Manager on all aspects of planning/programing, budget/finance, and administration

Duties

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As an Operations Supervisor, you will lead or participate in the following activities on a daily basis:

• Financial Management: Leading budget formulation, execution, and financial reporting for a multi-million-dollar organization submitting annual budget requests to Congress. Use of DOE funding tracking and execution systems and day-to-day management of spend plans. Leadership over an annual National Laboratory project development process (AOP) and coordination across the National Laboratories to limit stale balances.
• Procurement and Contract Management: Leverage Level I Contract Officer Representative (COR) certifications to develop performance work statements, independent government cost estimates and negotiate and manage contracted work.
• Business Operations and Strategy: Developing strategies to improve business efficiency, including the development of operational plans and SOPs. Management of day-to-day office operations and executive correspondence. Advising division leadership on policy, strategic alignment, and program operations to coordinate long-term organizational goals. Represent division leadership in high-level meetings and coordinate responses to congressional, executive, and auditing inquiries to ensure policy compliance.
• Human Resources: Leading talent management activities with DOE HC and manage fellowship programs and associated budget tracking.
• Financial Assistance: Advise staff on Federal acquisition principles and lifecycle management to ensure a healthy portfolio of Financial Assistance awards .
• Supervisory: Supervise staff by assigning work, evaluating performance, resolving grievances, and planning professional development to maintain a skilled workforce.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• You must be a United States Citizen.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov.
• If selected, you may be required to complete a one year probationary period.
• If selected, your appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position is not remote, the selectee will be expected to report to the duty station(s) listed. If selected, military spouses, veteran caregivers, and spouses of foreign service employees may be eligible for applicable workplace flexibilities.

Qualifications

GS-15 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-14 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following:

1. Performing Federal budget formulation, execution, and financial reporting for multi-million-dollar programs, including managing annual budget submissions to Congress, overseeing spend plans, and coordinating with internal stakeholders to ensure timely obligation and expenditure of funds.
2. Applying Federal acquisition principles to plan, develop, and oversee procurement actions, contract performance, and key deliverables; experience developing acquisition documentation (e.g., PWS, IGCEs); and experience managing the lifecycle of Federal financial assistance initiatives.
3. Reviewing and evaluating administrative workflows or business processes to improve efficiency; developing or implementing standard operating procedures or operational plans; and overseeing day-to-day office operations, administrative activities, or executive correspondence.

"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications. Your full resume will be made available to the hiring manager if you are referred.

Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration and current employees must have at least a fully successful or equivalent performance rating to receive consideration.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position.

Additional information

• If you believe that you are eligible for the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), please visit the OPM ICTAP/CTAP website for more information. In order to be considered under the ICTAP program, your application must score within the pre-established "well qualified" category as stated in the Qualifications section.
• More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement.
• Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year.
• Many positions require successful completion of a background investigation.
• Your performance appraisal and incentive awards will be given due consideration in the selection process based on their relation to the duties of the position and the consistency with which they may be considered in evaluating you against other candidates.
• Hiring incentives may be authorized in accordance with agency policy and if funding is available.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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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 windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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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.