Senior Program Advisor

Summary As a Senior Program Advisor, you will serve as a Senior Program Advisor in one, or more, of the Denali Commission programs or directs the development of new programs. The position has the primary responsibility for developing, managing, and coordinating all aspects of individual programs consistent with the agency Annual Work Plan and other agency funding mechanisms. Duties The following are the duties of this position at the GS-13. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties and will receive training to help you grow in this position. Develop programs in diverse subject areas with little external or internal support. Program areas are likely to change dramatically from one fiscal year to another. Therefore, the incumbent must have a high level of initiative and will be expected to manage widely different programs simultaneously. Build and maintain relationships both internally and externally in the area of rural programs and their development encouraging and coordinating participation with local, regional, state and federal entities. Represent the Commission by participating in other program development activities, events and groups as needed. Participate in project solicitation, selection and negotiation. Responsible for developing, negotiating and finalizing all assigned FAA agreements between program/project fund recipients, and prepare/references appropriate scopes of work, OMB guidance, reporting requirements, fees, budgetary detail, and timelines for deliverable completion. Draft and finalize all financial assistance awards (FAA) and project authorizations within program areas of responsibility. Monitors awards and project authorizations and works with the program partners to either amend and/or create new project authorizations as needed Requirements Conditions of employment The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resume. Key Requirements: Please refer to "Conditions of Employment." Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National Qualifications You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Specialized Experience for the GS-13, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position includes: - Experience developing, implementing, and managing program policies and procedures related to infrastructure projects and workforce development initiatives in rural Alaska. - Serving as a senior advisor and representative for agency programs. Specialized Experience for the GS-12, you must have one year (full 52 weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: - Experience independently supporting and managing assigned program areas or projects. - Experience coordinating program activities and communicating with internal staff and external partners. Additional information - We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. - This is a non-bargaining unit position. - We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: - This is a position in Alaska, if selected personnel reside outside of Alaska, they will be required to relocate to the state of Alaska by start date of appointment at their expense. Relocation is not authorized - A one-year trial period may be required. Continued employment is contingent upon supervisory certification that continued employment will benefit the Federal Service; the certification will occur no less than 30 days before the end of the probationary period. - Must successfully complete a background investigation. - Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency - If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. - Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. - Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. - Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel. - Undergo an income tax verification. 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. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Introduced by Congress in 1998, the Denali Commission is an innovative federal-state partnership designed to provide critical utilities, infrastructure, and economic support throughout Alaska. With the creation of the Denali Commission, Congress acknowledged the need for increased inter-agency cooperation and focus on Alaska's remote communities. Since its first meeting in April 1999, the Commission is credited with providing numerous cost-shared infrastructure projects across the State that exemplifies effective and efficient partnership between federal and state agencies, and the private sector. For more information on Denali Commission and its programs, please visit Denali Commission. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.