Program Planner

Summary

GPO employees possess a diverse array of talent in many administrative fields and trades. We provide other agencies with innovative services for the printing, publishing, storage, and distribution of digital content. If you are an energetic, inventive individual looking for a challenging, yet rewarding career opportunity, GPO may be the place for you. This position is part of the Agency Strategic Programs and GovInfo, Government Publishing Office in Washington, District of Columbia.

Duties

• Plans and directs agency-wide operational and technology projects and programs from inception to completion.
• Coordinates information sharing and collaborates ion with internal and external customers, stakeholders, contractors, managers, and executives.
• Develops and revises documentation for Acquisition packages, including Statements of Work, Market Research Reports, Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE), and Justification and Approvals.
• Provides advice, guidance, requirements, and recommendations on programs, projects, and technologies to executives, managers, developers, and stakeholders.
• Develops agency directives, memorandum, agency-wide policy statements, and other written guidelines.
• Performs business process analysis and studies to support current and future projects and systems.
• Conducts program review and business analysis to support initiatives and business resolutions.

Qualifications

To qualify for the Program Planner, PG-0301-13, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the PG-12 grade level in the Federal Service that include: Planning, executing, and closing team and individual projects. Coordinating and sharing information with executives and stakeholders. Conducting business analyses and presenting recommendations for improvements. Identifying and assessing opportunities that help identify threats and risks to that help identify threats and risks to programs, projects, and operations. Working with acquisition organizations to develop acquisition packages to support project and program activities, such as statements of work, Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), market research, and source selection documents. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement (10/05/2026) to be considered.

Education

Education may not be used in lieu of experience. How You Will Be Evaluated

Your resume will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required; and on the extent to which your application shows that you possess the competencies associated with this position. To determine if you are qualified for the job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation may be made and compared against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. You will receive a numeric rating based on your responses to the questionnaire. Your rating is based on both your responses to the questionnaire and information stated in your application. Please make sure that your self-ratings are supported by information in your application. The Human Capital Specialist may verify your qualifications and self-ratings during the application and selection process through quality review, interview questions, work samples, demonstrations, reference checks, and other means. Inflated qualifications may result in you being excluded from further consideration for this position. You will be further evaluated on the following Competencies required for the position. Oral Communication Project Management Written Communication We DO NOT require a separate narrative statement responding to the competencies, however your resume must CLEARLY show possession of these competencies. If you meet the qualifications stated above and you are among the top candidates your application may be referred to the Selecting Official for further review. Other Information

Employment of Relatives Section 3110 of Title 5, U.S. Code, prohibits a Federal official from appointing, promoting, or advocating the appointment or promotion of a relative in the agency where the official is serving or exercises jurisdiction. In addition, Section 2302(b)(7) of Title 5, U.S. Code, makes it a "prohibited personnel practice" for a person in authority to "appoint, employ, promote, advance, or advocate for the appointment, employment, promotion, or advancement of a relative." For further information visit: https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/5/3110 and https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/5/2302 Separated Employees: If you have separated from Federal Government employment, you may obtain a copy of your SF-50 via: National Personnel Records Center, Annex, 1411 Boulder Boulevard, Valmeyer, IL, 62295; or visit the National Archives Website. Work Life Balance: The GPO offers Transit subsidy for commuters using public transportation (Metro Bus/Rail, MARC, VRE, etc.) and telework. Background Investigation: For a Public Trust: To ensure the accomplishment of its mission, the GPO requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy; this position requires a Moderate Risk Public Trust background investigation. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully complete a background for a Moderate Risk Public Trust. This review could include financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs; this process may take 6 weeks or longer. The Agency may rescind the tentative offer, if the candidate is unable to pass the background investigation. Schedule A (Disability Appointment): Documentation of eligibility for employment under Schedule A can be obtained from a licensed medical professional (e.g., a physician or other medical professional certified by a state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory to practice medicine); a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist (i.e., state or private); or any Federal agency, state agency, or agency of the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits. The letter must be printed on a "medical professional's" letterhead and signed. Writing Sample: A writing sample is required to be submitted with your resume package. The selectee will work shift 1. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.