OWD Program Manager

Full Job Description

Reemployed annuitant: This vacancy does not meet the criteria for appointment of annuitants.

You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.

You must meet the minimum qualification requirements as stated in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-prof.asp.

Basic Requirements: Degree: accounting or a related field (such as business administration, finance, or public administration) that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours (or 36 quarter hours) in accounting (may include up to 6 hours of business law).OR Combination of education and experience: 4 years of accounting experience or a combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge AND 24 semester hours (or 36 quarter hours) in accounting/auditing courses or a certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor.

Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-13 or equivalent level. Specialized experience must be documented in your resume.

Specialized experience is defined as: Specialized experience is defined such as: understanding DCAA's mission and programs; OR organizing, analyzing, maintaining, and communicating information; OR using technology to support performance and improve efficiency.

Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills, and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:

• Evaluates audit programs and documentation to ensure compliance with GAGAS, demonstrating understanding of DCAA’s mission, programs, and processes, and consistently aligning work with organizational goals.
• Organizes, analyzes, and maintains information using tools such as EPIC and ARMS, developing and managing program plans that leverage actionable insights to meet organizational objectives.
• Applies advanced software tools, including Excel, Power BI, and Power Query, to extract, manipulate, and visualize data, identifying trends and providing insights that inform decision-making and improve program performance.
• Analyzes program and organizational performance using diagnostic and predictive methods, identifying root causes and developing strategies to address emerging issues and improve alignment with Agency goals.
• Communicates effectively through clear and concise written and oral presentations, collaborating with stakeholders to build relationships, respond to inquiries, and keep management informed of critical developments.