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Manager of Continuity Programs #597

Legislative Branch
Senate
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Summary

The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a Manager of Continuity Programs. The complete vacancy announcement and application can be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/J5NY. This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST on the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.

Overview

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Job closed
Open & closing dates
07/01/2024 to 07/16/2024
Salary
$126,372 to - $175,868 per year
Pay scale & grade
AD 00
Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
Washington DC, DC
Few vacancies
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Not required - N/A
Relocation expenses reimbursed
NoThe Senate Sergeant at Arms does not pay for relocation expenses.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
0
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Drug test
No
Announcement number
req380
Control number
798010800

Duties

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Directs and manages operational and planning components of key continuity programs. Develops, analyzes, and maintains classified and unclassified policies, procedures, agreements and programmatic materials/publications. Advises senior decision makers on recommendations for positions. Assists in the development/execution of briefings for continuity projects through to completion. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with continuity partners. Represents the SAA in meetings and activities with other Senate or legislative branch organizations. Manages the day-to-day Contingency Programs staff and functions. Responsible for personnel-related matters, including writing employee performance evaluations, initiating discipline, recommendation for hiring/promotions, and developing staff; prioritizes, assigns and inspects work of subordinates. Manages the operational readiness of continuity sites and capabilities. Conducts site surveys, periodic inspections and directs the movement of equipment and supplies. Works closely with the Director in the development and management of the section budget; analyzes and reconciles monthly budget reports; provides input for budget testimony. Assist the Director in the management of Joint Congressional and Senate continuity board processes. Oversees the testing, training and exercising of key contingency capabilities. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • For conditions of employment and citizenship requirements, please visit the job announcement on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/J5NY.

Qualifications

Other Duties/ Responsibilities

  • Required to be available at all times for sudden recall in response to emergency events affecting the Senate campus/community, and to potentially deploy to alternate sites in support of the Senate’s contingency operations.
  • Able to qualify and serve as a Duty Sergeant at Arms, SAA Duty Admin, or Command Center Duty Representative 

Required Work Experience

  • 5 to 8 years of progressive programmatic and leadership experience.

Required Special Skills/ Knowledge

  • Strong presentation and briefing skills. 
  • Skilled in time management and working in an office which is critical to the survival of the body of the Senate. 
  • Skilled in technical writing and the ability to communicate verbally and in writing. 
  • Strong presentation and briefing skills. 
  • Skilled in time management and working in an office which is critical to the survival of the body of the Senate.
  • Skilled in technical writing and the ability to communicate verbally and in writing. 
  • Knowledge of basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. 
  • Skilled at organizing technical setup and operations of videoconferencing, secure communications, teleconferences, and satellite communications as well as acquiring assembling and maintaining virtual and physical fly-away kits and other continuity supplies.
  • Skilled in tracking departmental budget.

As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant’s proficiency in key areas relevant to the role. 

Working Conditions

  • Sedentary (carrying items less than 25 pounds).

Security Clearance

  • This position requires that the applicant obtain and maintain a TS-SCI U.S. Government security clearance.
  • Applicants must be U.S. citizens in order for the SAA to submit your application for a security clearance.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Experience.

Additional information

The Sergeant at Arms is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the requirements of Senate rules, regulations, and applicable Federal Laws. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Please email employment@saa.senate.gov with “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line. No moving, relocation or pre-employment travel expenses will be paid for this position, or while in application for this position.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application will be evaluated by a panel on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Highly qualified candidates may be interviewed and a reference check conducted.

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