Summary
Join the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Shared Service Center! We're looking for talented professionals to help deliver solutions that support federal agencies nationwide. If selected, you will be responsible for the Leadership for an Efficient and Accountable Government (LEAG) program, providing oversight and strategic direction for the design, delivery, and evaluation of cohort-based federal leadership development programs aligned with OPM's Executive Core Qualifications.
Duties
Plans, directs, and evaluates the full lifecycle of the LEAG program, including cohort scheduling, curriculum delivery, assessment integration, and participant experience across in-person, virtual, and hybrid formats. Provides full supervisory oversight of a multidisciplinary team, including assigning work, developing performance standards, conducting evaluations, coaching staff, and participating in hiring and onboarding. Develops and manages program budgets, designs pricing and cost-recovery models, and oversees financial reporting, IAAs, purchase card use, and procurement actions in compliance with federal acquisition regulations. Provides strategic oversight of curriculum design, instructional approaches, and learning outcomes, and supervises faculty to ensure quality, consistency, and alignment with OPM's ECQ framework. Oversees the selection, administration, and integration of leadership assessment tools (e.g., personality assessments, 360s) to support data-driven program improvement. Serves as the principal LEAG representative in engagements with agency leadership, OPM executives, and external partners; prepares and delivers high-level briefings and decision memos. Manages stakeholder relationships and leads outreach efforts, including information sessions, Q&A webinars, and coordination of participant communications and marketing materials. Leads integrated program planning to synchronize curriculum, operations, and logistics; identifies and mitigates risks; and ensures compliance with data privacy, accessibility, records, and security requirements.
Requirements
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation May be required to successfully complete a probationary period Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required You will be required to report to an OPM assigned office. This position is not eligible for inclusion in a bargaining unit
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Accountability Customer Service Decisiveness Flexibility Interpersonal Skills Problem Solving Resilience The USA Hire Assessment includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. All qualified Non Competitive applicants and the best qualified Merit Promotion applicants will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to Office of Personnel Management (OPM) employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet CTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position (obtain a score of 85 or higher on assessments); and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP eligibility. For more information: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.aspOverstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.