Operations Manager

Summary The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) is unique among the thirteen Circuit Courts of Appeal. It has nationwide jurisdiction in a variety of subject areas, including international trade, government contracts, patents, trademarks, certain money claims against the United States government, federal personnel, veterans' benefits, and public safety officers' benefits claims. For additional information about our court please click here. Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted and must travel at their own expense. Reimbursement for relocation is not available. The court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this announcement, commence interviews immediately, withdraw the announcement, or fill the position at any time, any of which actions may occur without notice. The position will report to downtown Washington, DC; however, telework may be available on an ad hoc basis and/or according to agency policy. Employees of the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit are excepted service appointments. Federal government civil service classifications or regulations do not apply. All offers of employment are provisional pending successful completion of a background check or investigation and a favorable employment suitability determination. This position is subject to Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit. Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the United States. Non-citizens may be interviewed and considered for employment, but employment offers will only be made to individuals who qualify under one of the exceptions in 8 U.S.C.§ 1324b(a)(3)(B). Under 8 U.S.C.§1324b(a)(3)(B), a lawful permanent resident seeking citizenship may not apply for citizenship until he or she has been a permanent resident for at least five years (three years if seeking naturalization as a spouse of a citizen), at which point he or she must apply for citizenship within six months of becoming eligible, and must complete the process within two years of applying (unless there is a delay caused by the processors of the application). Non-citizens who have not been permanent residents for five years will be required to execute an affidavit that they intend to apply for citizenship when they become eligible to do so. Qualifications At a minimum, candidates must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and five (5) years of administrative, technical, or professional work that included at least two (2) years of supervisory or managerial experience that provided an opportunity to gain skill in developing the interpersonal work relationships needed to lead a team of employees; the ability to exercise mature judgement; and, thorough knowledge of the basic concepts, principles, and theories of management and the ability to understand the managerial policies applicable to this position. For appointment at the CL-31, at least one year of the required experience must be at the CL-30 (GS 14) or equivalent. Required Competencies Experience working in the federal or state judiciary. Comprehensive knowledge of case administration and management processes and electronic case filing systems. Demonstrated experience with data analytics. Experience using Microsoft 365 applications, including SharePoint, in an office environment. Demonstrated experience with project management. Preferred Qualifications Completion of a postgraduate degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field, such as public administration, business administration, operations management, or law. Completion of a Federal Judicial Center leadership or management training program. Completion of a National Center for State Courts certification program (CCM, CCE, ICM Fellow). Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced and frequently changing environment. Demonstrated strong writing and editing abilities in a professional environment. Experience in applying process improvement, quality management, or similar methods to improve or enhance court operations. Demonstrated ability to coordinate and interact with a wide range of stakeholders, including judicial officers or senior executive leadership. Education At a minimum, candidates must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Additional information The candidate selected for this position will be eligible for a generous federal employee benefits package which includes: Paid vacation and sick leave, paid parental leave, and 11 paid federal holidays per year. Optional participation in Federal Employees Health Benefits plans (health, dental and vision); Federal Employees Group Life Insurance; Flexible Benefits Program; Long-Term Care Insurance. Public transportation subsidy, on-site fitness center, Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Optional participation in Thrift Savings Plan (up to 5% employer matched contributions). Public Service Loan Forgiveness program pursuant to the term of the (PSLF) program. Additional benefits information can be found at https://www.uscourts.gov/careers/benefits. Other Information Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted and must travel at their own expense. Reimbursement for relocation is not available. The court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this announcement, commence interviews immediately, withdraw the announcement, or fill the position at any time, any of which actions may occur without notice. Read more Benefits Review our benefits