Supervisory Program Manager

$163,964 - $191,900/Yr

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - Silver Spring, MD

Part-time,Full-time - Senior

Onsite - Silver Spring, MD

Administration of Environmental Quality Programs

About the position

The Supervisory Program Manager position at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) involves overseeing the Formulation and Performance Management Branch and the Policy and Congressional Analysis Branch. The role focuses on improving program operations, managing budget formulation strategies, and ensuring compliance with organizational goals. The position requires strong leadership skills to guide teams in strategic planning, performance management, and risk assessment while advising senior leadership on policy alignment with NOAA's objectives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Formulation and Performance Management Branch and the Policy and Congressional Analysis Branch.
• Analyze program operations to improve evaluation processes and provide guidance on alternative management practices.
• Manage and develop strategies for program budget formulation, ensuring timely and accurate submission of the budget.
• Review comments on briefings and issue papers for accuracy and compliance with strategic direction.
• Establish and oversee strategic planning processes, performance management, and evaluation.
• Coordinate and evaluate risk assessment, internal review scheduling, and reporting.
• Advise senior leadership on policies that support alignment of research to NOAA's objectives.
• Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of lab and program operations in meeting established goals and objectives.
• Provide advice and interpretation of legislation and policies.
• Coordinate development of congressional testimony and manage strategies for congressional communications on laboratory, program, and budget issues.
• Participate in all facets of the personnel management process, including distributing work, setting priorities, and evaluating performance.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service (ZA-4 or GS-14).
• Experience in managing areas of strategic planning, budget formulation, and program quality improvement initiatives.
• Experience in establishing goals, performance standards, and internal controls for program operations.
• Experience in reviewing and interpreting legislative proposals and developing communication strategies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
• Access to a range of benefits designed to support federal careers.