Lead Education Program Specialist.

Department of War Education Activity (DOWEA); Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) seeks a Lead Education Assessment Specialist to oversee K-12 program evaluation, monitor student achievement, and connect project proposals to shared resources. You will coordinate with district and DoWEA staff, present data-driven recommendations, and help set deadlines, reporting, and partnerships.

A bachelor's degree in education or related field and specialized federal experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in education or a subject-matter field relevant to the position.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13 in the Federal service with K-12 focus.
• Experience with data assessment and evaluation techniques for K-12 education programs.
• Experience collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to achieve project goals.
• Background investigation and suitability determination required.

Responsibilities

• Assess overall impact of student achievement in K-12 systems.
• Bridge best practices to strengthen resources and communities of practice.
• Provide liaison support between project directors and the DoWEA program office.
• Present recommendations on complex issues with tact and diplomacy.
• Provide data and support for K-12 content-specific programming and partnerships.
• Establish internal procedures for deadlines and progress reports.

Skills

Data analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Policy review

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Job description

Duties

• Assess the overall impact of student achievement in a K-12 school system.
• Bridge best practices from individual project proposals to strengthen shared resources and a Community of Practice network supporting K–12.
• Provide liaison support for coordination, negotiation, advice, and problem resolution between project directors and the DoWEA program office.
• Present recommendations and solutions on complex issues while using tact and diplomacy to obtain information or secure commitments.
• Provide information, data, and support to facilitate K–12 content-specific programming, project planning and development/maintenance of partnerships.
• Establish internal procedures for deadlines, progress reports, and or directives.

Requirements

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Requirement.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• One year trial or probationary period may be required.
• Appointment subject to a suitability/fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation.
• This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.

Qualifications

Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See

• Current Competitive Service Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) Civilian Employee
• Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Priority Placement Program, DoW Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoW Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoW MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoW Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Basic Requirement For a Lead Education Assessment Specialist

• Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) that included or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position, such as: Education Policy, Education Research and Assessment, Education Applied Research, School Counseling, Educational Organizational Leadership, Educational Leadership, K-12 Curriculum and Instruction, Elementary Education, or Secondary Education.OR
• Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to a major in education, or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position, such as: Education Policy, Education Research and Assessment, Education Applied Research, School Counseling, Educational Organizational Leadership, Educational Leadership, K-12 Curriculum and Instruction, Elementary Education, or Secondary Education plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the four-year course of study described in A above.

In Addition To Meeting The Basic Requirement Above, To Qualify For This Position You Must Also Meet The Qualification Requirements Listed Below:

Specialized Experience

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service which includes: above K-12 school level experience (i.e. K-12 district, central office, state level, etc.) utilizing monitoring tools (i.e. data assessment, evaluation techniques) for K-12 education programs; collaborating with K-12 internal and external stakeholders to accomplish project goals; and reviewing K-12 educational policies or procedures.

Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent GS-13.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:

Additional information

• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the
• This position requires a 1-year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests

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 here:

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.