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Summary This position is located in the Bureau of Global Talent Management (GTM), Office of Presidential Appointments (GTM/PAS). GTM/PAS leads and executes the State Department’s Presidential Appointments Program that includes senior Department leadership, U.S. Ambassadors and Chiefs of Mission for diplomatic service overseas. Responsibilities Directs, implements, coordinates and/or oversees one or more of a variety of US Government programs led by GTM/PAS (Presidential Appointments/Commissions, Diplomatic & Consular Titles, Foreign Service Commissioning, Great Seal of the United States). Interprets government-wide legislation, regulations, and DoS policies affecting areas of responsibility and assesses their impact on Office/Bureau program activities; develops policies & recommends action for program objectives/improvements. Responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring management information systems that facilitate programs and provide metrics on the Office/Bureau's progress and tracking the accomplishment of goals, objectives and priorities. Coordinates projects designed to provide critical analytical data/information to Senior Officials. Represents the Office and speaks on behalf of the Bureau in a variety of forums. At the GS-12 level, the incumbent performs essentially the same duties as outlined above; however, the scope and complexity of assignments are of less responsibility and independence and receives closer supervision than the GS-13 level. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement. NOTE: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements, by the closing date of this announcement. Time-In-Grade Requirements: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions, per 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. GS-12 Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience researching issues and drafting proposed guidelines used in the development of Department policies, issuances, and directives. Experience using a variety of qualitative and quantitative techniques for analyzing and measuring the effectiveness of administrative and technical programs. Experience identifying challenges and making recommendations to management on program related issues. There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-12 position. GS-13 Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience independently applying analytical and evaluation techniques to identify, consider and resolve program issues. Experience utilizing performance indicators to measure and evaluate program efficiency and effectiveness and provide program/process recommendations to management. Experience producing analytical reports, policy recommendations, and memoranda for consideration by management. There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-13 position. Education Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement. Additional Information For reasonable accommodation at the U.S. Department of State, please contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations at (202) 663-3474 or OAA@state.gov. If eligible, telework agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. If eligible, applicants to this announcement may be referred to other similar positions in other Bureaus/Offices in the Department for up to 240 days. Telework eligibility and security clearance requirements may vary for such similar positions.