Department: Department of State
Location(s): Tucson, Arizona, Centennial, Colorado, Washington, District of Columbia, New Orleans, Louisiana, Boston, Massachusetts, Detroit, Michigan, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Charleston, South Carolina, Houston, Texas, Saint Albans, Vermont
Salary Range: $107446 - $139684 Per Year
Job Summary: This position is located in the Bureau of Consular Affairs, Office of the Managing Director for Passport Issuance Operations (CA/PPT/I)., with the U.S. Department of State. CA is responsible for the welfare and protection of U.S. citizens abroad, for the issuance of passports and other travel documentation to citizens and nationals, and for the protection of U.S. border security and the facilitation of legitimate travel to the United States.
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Qualifications: Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement. Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience providing clear project reporting and briefings to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Passport Services Directorate, Consular Affairs senior level stakeholders, and other project managers to ensure alignment and consistency with overall agency goals, objectives, and priorities. Experience applying project management principles and methods to lead multiple complex project lifecycle, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout. Experience should include establishing project goals, defining scope, developing detailed schedules to include integrated master schedules, allocating resources, and managing interdependent variables such as budgets, staffing, contracts, IT/Technical infrastructure, and equipment. Experience overseeing project performance, coordinating activities and resources to manage risk, implementing quality assurance, managing schedules and documentation, planning product releases, conducting cost-benefit analyses, and ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and policies. Experience developing and implementing comprehensive change management strategies and plans for large-scale organizational initiatives and ability to mentor and lead change agents, conduct impact assessments, develop communication and training plans, and facilitate stakeholder engagement ensuring smooth adoption of process, technology, and structural changes. Experience serving as Government Technical Monitor (GTM) for contracts supporting projects, overseeing contractor performance, deliverables, and compliance with project objectives. There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-14 position. NOTE: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements, by the closing date of this announcement. Time-In-Grade Requirements: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions, per 5CFR 300, Subpart F.
How to Apply: Prepare your application in USAJOBS To start your application, click Apply and we’ll walk you through the process to attach a resume and any required documents. During the application process you can review, edit, delete, and update your information. We’ll automatically save your progress as you go, so you won’t lose any changes. You have until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement to complete the application process. STEP 1: Select the "Apply" button and follow the instructions to register or sign into USAJOBS. STEP 2: Submit your resume. Please see the Required Documents section for specific information that should be outlined in your resume. STEP 3: Complete the online assessment questions. STEP 4: Submit all required documentation applicable to you, as listed in the Required Documents section. To learn how to view the status of your submitted supporting documentation and application, visit the Application Instructions section of our agency’s Civil Service selection process site. Technical assistance with your on-line application is available through the Help Desk at mgshelp@monster.com or by calling (866) 656-6830 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. ET Alternate Application Procedures If applying online poses an extreme hardship, you may request alternate application procedures to submit your application package. Contact the Human Resources office listed on the announcement between the business hours of 8:15 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET at least 2 working days prior to the closing date of this announcement. The application package for alternate application procedures must be submitted and received in the Human Resources office no later than 11:59 p.m. ET on the closing date of this announcement. Paper applications and information sent by mail will not be accepted.
Application Deadline: 2026-01-14