Supvy Educ Prog Spec GS-1720-15 FPL GS-15 (OCTAE only Temp Prom NTE on

Summary This position is located in the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education, Division of Adult Education and Literacy in Washington, DC. OCTAE is responsible for helping all students acquire challenging academic and technical skills and be prepared for high-skill, high-wage, and in-demand occupations in the 21st century global economy. The U.S. Department of Education (ED) is looking for the best and brightest to ensure equal access and to promote educational excellence throughout the nation. If you are a highly motivated individual who would like to work for an agency that establishes policies on federal financial aid for education, distributes as well as monitors those funds; collects data on America's schools and disseminates research and focuses national attention on key educational issues, ED is the place for you! Provides national leadership on key educational issues. Awards more than $47 billion annually in grants, mainly to state education agencies, local educational agencies, and institutions of higher education.Major Duties: APPLICATION LIMIT: This vacancy announcement is limited to the first 200 applications received and will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the day that we receive the 200 application, or at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the listed closing date, whichever occurs first. We encourage you to read this entire vacancy announcement prior to submitting your application. This position is NTE one year with no possibility of conversion to permanent. As a Supervisory Education Program Specialist GS-1720-15, you will be responsible for: Serving as a nationally recognized expert and providing professional leadership and guidance to department and outside officials in planning, developing, evaluating and implementing educational programs. Leading and advancing integration of education systems, providing strategic direction and technical assistance to support coordinated implementation. Interpreting and advising on national trends and research findings, serving as an agency resource on grant programs and policy, and strengthening relationships with external organizations. Supervising professional staff to ensure that they are held accountable for high-quality results.