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Lead Administrative Program Specialist

Defense Security Cooperation Agency · Department of Defense

Miscellaneous Administration And Program

Salary
$121,785–$158,322/year
Grade
13
Work location
Telework eligible · Arlington, Virginia
Schedule
Full-time
Posted
Oct 13, 2026
Apply by
Oct 19, 2026
Category
Miscellaneous Administration And Program

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Summary

This position is part of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency. The incumbent will be responsible for overseeing the creation and daily administration of DSCU policies and procedures.

Duties

As a Lead Administrative Program Specialist at the GS-0301-13 some of your typical work assignments may include: The Lead Administrative Program Specialist performs a variety of leadership, administrative, and analytical duties in support of the Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU). The responsibilities include, leading a team by communicating strategic goals, distributing workload, and coaching members on problem-solving and work methods. Monitor team progress, arrange training, and represent the team's interests to management. Develop, administrative policies and procedures for over 300 employees across four university campuses. Serves as a primary point of contact for coordinating policies with other DSCA offices and external agencies and acts as a subject matter expert on processing action memos and correspondence. Manage several operations-wide administrative support programs. Assess policies, providing technical advice, and using various information systems like CATMS and DTS. Responsible for managing incoming taskers, ensuring timely completion, and training personnel on these systems. Provide advise to DSCU staff, faculty, and external leaders on procedures and processes related to organizational change, administration, logistics, and information technology. Provide training to staff on policy application and advising leadership on necessary policy updates. Acts as a senior administrative specialist and team leader responsible for policy, program management, and advisory functions to ensure the effective operation of the university.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

How you will be evaluated

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13082175. To review the status of an application through USAJOBS: 1. Log into your USAJOBS account 2. Click Application Status within your profile to expand your application 3. Locate the job announcement and click the more information link under the Status column for this position. You will be routed to Application Manager. The Details tab displays by default. The Details tab displays comprehensive information about the selected Application Package including: assessment(s) and the status, supporting documents and their status, correspondence sent to you by the hiring agency, and your application processing status. To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf . Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144. You are highly encouraged to submit your application package and complete your assessment questionnaire on-line. Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d

About this listing

Defense Security Cooperation Agency has 5 open listings on the site: all telework eligible. This one is telework eligible, based in Arlington, Virginia. See all Defense Security Cooperation Agency listings, or read what fully remote and telework eligible mean.

Advertised pay is $121,785 to $158,322 a year. That covers GS-13 on the General Schedule, where pay also depends on step and locality; how GS pay works.

This announcement is open for 6 days, from Oct 13, 2026 to Oct 19, 2026. Among currently open Miscellaneous Administration and Program postings, the typical advertised window is about 13 days. As of Oct 15, 2026, it closes in 4 days.

Who can apply: federal employees eligible for career transition programs, employees of the hiring agency, veterans and 2 other groups. This announcement is not open to the general public. The announcement's "This job is open to" section has the exact eligibility rules.

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