Supervisory Program Manager

Office of Inspector General; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 169,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of Inspector General in Washington, DC is seeking a Supervisory Program Manager level professional to advise on major program planning, policy considerations, and resource forecasting. The role influences agency budget decisions and cross-agency coordination within HHS.

The incumbent leads data-driven analyses, develops reports on program spending, and guides strategic performance metrics. Telework eligibility applies and the position is open until filled or until 50 applications are

Qualifications

• GS-15 position does not have an education qualification requirement.

Responsibilities

• Advises on major program planning and policy considerations.
• Makes recommendations to agency budget and program officials to gain acceptance of proposals.
• Supports or changes program emphasis as needed.
• Develops data and briefs senior OIG management for press conferences, OMB hearings, and cross-agency meetings.
• Develops and evaluates plans and methodologies to forecast resource needs.
• Oversees reports and analyses of program spending with recommendations to maximize resources.
• Develops best practices for improved operational effectiveness.
• Monitors performance metrics and aligns them with the strategic plan.
• Redirects projects or realigns resources to address shortfalls.
• Leads work groups and represents OMP on committees and meetings.
• Represents OIG to groups at the HHS level and other Federal agencies.
• Completes special projects as requested by leadership.
• Assists senior leadership in budgeting, travel, procurement, space management, and staffing policies.
• Supervises staff and manages HR-related processes; coordinates space, security, and equipment for new staff.
• Ensures proper operations, sets priorities, and assigns schedules; identifies training needs.

Education

Education not required for GS-15

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Office of Inspector General
• Department: Department of Health and Human Services
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia

This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General, Office of Management and Policy. This announcement will close when 50 applications are received or on the closing date, whichever comes first.

Key Responsibilities

This position is established as Supervisory Program Manager and the duties include but are not limited to: Advises OMP management on major program planning and policy considerations. The incumbent makes appropriate recommendations, to agency budget and program officials to gain acceptance of the proposals, which may substantially impact resources, as well as support or change program emphasis.

The recommendations carry considerable weight in influencing final decisions of a policy nature. The incumbent assists with developing data and participates in briefings to senior OIG management for press conferences, OMB hearings, and meetings with other HHS components on cross cutting topics with governmental impact. Develops and evaluates plans and methodologies. Uses plans to forecast and describe current and future program resource needs.

The incumbent oversees the development of various reports and analyses of program spending, with recommendations to official staff for maximizing the use of available resources, techniques, tools, and funds. The incumbent develops plans and best practices for improved operational effectiveness. Monitors benchmark standard measures of performance for the organization by analyzing data and reviewing best practices in performance metrics.

The incumbent measures performance against critical success factors to ensure that performance metrics are linked to the strategic plan. The incumbent redirects projects or realigns programmatic resources to correct or avoid possible shortfalls in achievement of program objectives. Oversees the analysis of and justification for proposals and activities of the OIG that have planning, and resource implications related to the program office.

The incumbent reviews any submitted recommendations and draws on knowledge and understanding of the substantive nature and interrelationships of OIG programs, and of budget and planning processes, forecasting methodologies and analytical management concepts. Leads work groups, and represents OMP on committees, meetings, conferences, or action teams focused on initiatives relevant to OIG initiatives.

Serves as OIG's representative to working groups, committees, and organizations at HHS level and other Federal agencies. Completes special projects as requested that are of concern to OIG.

Assists the Assistant Inspector General, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, OMP to exercise managerial authority and create and implement policies with respect to the following areas: (i) budgets, contracts, official travel, purchase cards and procurement operations; (ii) space and facilities management; (iii) continuity of operations, security management and emergency preparedness, processes and procedures; (iv) staffing, training and contractor staffing; (v) and asset management functions; (vi) OMP work planning; (vii) coordination of the OIG internal control process.

Supervises and directs work of staff to administer necessary administrative functions for OMP and manages the purchase card program for all of OIG. Oversees and authorizes human resource management functions initiated in the human capital system for OMP. Works with specialists on other OMP divisions to coordinate space, security clearances and equipment for new OMP staff. Provides OMP colleagues with assistance with the arrangement of travel and/or training.

Ensures proper overall operations of work to be accomplished by subordinates, set priorities and establishes schedules for work completion. Alters work assignments, schedules and augments staffing, to accommodate required changes in guidance on work and administrative matters. Identifies training and developmental needs of employees.

Requirements & Education

The GS-15 does not have an education qualification requirement.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Office of Inspector General, Department of Health and Human Services.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $169279 – $197200/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-07.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.