Program Specialist

Full Job Description

This vacancy is for a GS-0301-12, Program Specialist located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S.

Coast Guard, Office of Military Workforce Management -CG-WMM-1 in WASHINGTON, District of Columbia.

To qualify at the GS-12 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the federal sector.

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work.

Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis. Understanding typical University/college application and registration requirements.

Understanding core requirements of degrees (undergraduate & graduate) typical for degree granting schools.

NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or related applicable assessment) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level.

National Service Experience (i.e., 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 directly to paid employment.

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

You will serve as a Program Specialist and be responsible for overseeing and evaluating the alignment of Coast Guard sponsored undergraduate and graduate degree program content with organizational role requirements.

This includes conducting comprehensive analyses to ensure that academic programs meet workforce development objectives and align with the mission-critical needs of the organization.

Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.

Typical work assignments include: Reviewing proposed curriculum submissions from students, assessing their relevance and quality to ensure they meet established standards and organizational goals.

Monitoring student performance and progress in both undergraduate and graduate programs.

Engages stakeholders, including collaboration with academic institutions, program sponsors, and other external partners to ensure programs are effectively managed and aligned with organizational goals.

Developing and presenting detailed reports, briefings, and recommendations on program completion rates, program requirements, and usage trends to leadership.

Monitoring student performance and progress in both undergraduate and graduate programs.

This includes tracking academic performance, identifying trends, and addressing challenges that may impact student success.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application.

Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments.

Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis.

If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision.

You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement.

To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation Information