Program Management Officer

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Program Management Officer

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Applicant Count: This announcement will remain open until the closing date, October 21, 2026, or when the applicant count is reached, whichever is earlier. The applicant count is the point at which the first 50 applications are received. All applications submitted that day up to 11:59 p.m. eastern standard time on the date the applicant count is reached will be accepted and considered. Applications received after 11:59pm EST on the date in which 50 applications are received may not receive consideration unless otherwise requested by management. Additional applications will be reviewed in one-day increments at management request.

Major Duties:

• Provide expertise on administrative contract support policies and requirements.
• Provide expert advice and technical assistance to managers and supervisors in a wide variety of administrative and operational areas.
• Provide expertise on operational planning and data analysis based on administrative policies and requirements for non-VA healthcare programs supported.
• Administer a variety of concurrent program projects to facilitate addressing known operational deficiencies within fixed time constraints.
• Collect and integrate information to develop coherent, comprehensive project plans.
• Develop standard processes and tools for managing project teams and overall program management tasks and responsibilities.
• Develop performance standards and evaluate work performance of subordinates.
• Design and implement strategies that optimize employee performance, connect the organization horizontally and vertically, and foster core values and high ethical standards in meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals.
• Facilitate training to ensure that personnel are informed and possess the knowledge, skills, and experience for effective utilization and employment of their capabilities.
• Evaluate and monitor administrative activities and make substantive recommendations for program segment improvements.
• Investigate and analyze program trends or conditions and initiate corrective action when appropriate.
• Plan work to be accomplished, set and adjust short-term priorities, and prepare schedules for completion of work.

Work Schedule: Full-time, 8-hour shifts Monday through Friday, from 8:00am-4:30pm.

Telework: This position may be authorized for ad hoc telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Ad hoc is defined as occasional, non-recurring telework.

Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Return to Office (RTO): RTO mandates are in effect and selectees will be required to report to in-person work unless they are approved for an exception or an exemption. Any approval for an RTO exception, exemption, or extension will happen after a tentative job offer, but before a final job offer.

Position Description/PD#: Program Management Officer/ PD642820

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized