Senior Policy & Program Lead — K-12 Education

US Department of Education Headquarters; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Education Headquarters, through the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, seeks a GS-14-level professional to promote, coordinate, and improve education policies, programs, standards, activities, and opportunities in line with national goals.

The role requires analyzing data, guiding policy development, advising senior leaders, and leading efforts to monitor and improve grant programs affecting elementary and secondary education at federal, state, or local levels.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of broad program goals and objectives, sequence and timing of program events and milestones, and methods of evaluating program accomplishments.
• Knowledge of Formula and Discretionary Grant education initiatives and other administrative laws, policies, regulations, and precedents applicable to the administration of one or more grant programs across federal, state or local government agencies or private sector organizations.
• Knowledge in the application of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of program effectiveness or the improvement of complex management processes and systems.
• Knowledge of relationships with other programs and key administrative support functions within the Department, federal, state or local government agencies or private sector organizations.
• Ability to work with schools, state entities, management organizations, and community stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Specialized Experience for the GS-14 One year of experience in either federal or non-federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS-13 performing two out of three of the following duties or work assignments:

Job description

The U.S. Department of Education Headquarters, through the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, seeks a GS-14-level professional to promote, coordinate, and improve education policies, programs, standards, activities, and opportunities in line with national goals.

The role requires analyzing data, guiding policy development, advising senior leaders, and leading efforts to monitor and improve grant programs affecting elementary and secondary education at federal, state, or local levels.