Senior Program Manager, Leadership & Coaching #1544

Full Job Description

The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a Senior Program Manager, Leadership & Coaching.

The complete vacancy announcement and application can be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/1VNZQ. This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST on the closing date.

Late applications will not be accepted. Required Work Experience A combination of 5 years in managing others, teaching leadership, and/or providing coaching in a management or leadership role.

Required Special Skills/ Knowledge As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant’s proficiency in key areas relevant to the role.

Possession of a coaching certification (e.g, ICF, iPEC, CTI, AC) is required. Knowledge of, or ability to learn, services provided by the Joint Office of Training and Development.

Knowledge of, or ability to learn, departmental rules, regulations, procedures, and functions, including policies and regulations set by the Senate Rules Committee and the Senate Committee on Ethics.

Ability to conduct professional presentations and present training to a variety of students. Ability to conduct needs analysis to determine training needs.

Ability to develop instructional material and select the most effective instructional method. Ability to communicate effectively. Knowledge of curriculum development and/or instructional design.

Knowledge of principles, practices and techniques of training, instruction, and coaching. Knowledge of adult learning theories.

Ability to effectively interact with staff members representing all levels of the organization, as well as with outside vendors.

Desired Qualifications Demonstrated success designing and delivering leadership development, management training, or coaching programs that strengthen core leadership capabilities.

Experience developing leaders at all levels, including through one-on-one coaching, skill-building workshops, cohort programs, or other structured learning experiences.

Ability to build, refine, and scale new programs in a complex, dynamic environment with diverse stakeholders.

Strong interest in understanding how Senate offices, committees, and support organizations operate, and in tailoring development support to their distinct needs.

Comfort engaging with senior leaders, staff, and elected officials, with the judgment and discretion required to navigate sensitive or high-stakes situations.

Prior Senate experience is helpful but not required.

Additional graduate-level coursework, certifications, or academic credentials in leadership development, organizational behavior, coaching, adult learning, or related fields are a plus.

Working Conditions Since this position requires onsite presence in support of the U.S.

Senate when in session, this position requires the employee to be available and prepared to work during a lapse, in inclement weather, on holidays, and during late night, overnight, and weekend sessions.

In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted. This position directly supports essential services of the U.S. Senate.

As such, this position requires the employee be available and prepared to work during a lapse, in inclement weather, on holidays, weekends, and during late nights to ensure essential services to the Senate continue without interruption.

In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted. The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

The person in this position must be able to constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.

The person in this position must have the ability to observe details at close range, within a few feet of the observer.

The person in this position must be able to exchange and communicate accurate information verbally and hear. Ability to travel (10% -20%) is needed to support retreats. Major Duties:

Collaborates with stakeholders across the Senate to perform comprehensive training needs assessments, identifying skill gaps and areas for leadership and management development.

Designs, develops, and implements targeted learning programs and instructional materials that support the enhancement of leadership, coaching, and business communication.

• Facilitates a variety of learning initiatives, including workshops, seminars, coaching sessions, and train-the-trainer programs to engage diverse employee groups and ensure effective knowledge transfer.

Evaluates the effectiveness of training programs through feedback, assessments, and performance metrics, and refines content and delivery methods to optimize learning outcomes.

Creates and maintains a dynamic leadership, management, and coaching library of resources. Other duties, as assigned.