Program Advisor (Senior Policy Advisor)

As a Program Advisor (Senior Policy Advisor), you will provide high level analysis and recommendations on matters including policy development and implementation, operations, training, safety, contract development and management, procurement, business support systems and services and coordination. Location of position: General Service Administration, Office of Governmentwide Policy, Washington, DC We are currently filling one (1) vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed. Major Duties include: Coordinates technical elements of the organization's policy and program(s) with related activities of other government agencies, promoting mutual cooperation in areas which can be combined for more effective results. Defines and modifies research and/or programmatic objectives, devising innovative ways to solve problems of major importance to the agency. Reviews for technical feasibility and adherence with the organization's objectives and recommend actions on proposed contracts, in-house projects or other similarly broad strategic initiatives. Applies a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to assess and improve program effectiveness and/or complex management processes, projects and systems. Plans and conduct pioneering work across the policy areas of outstanding scope, difficulty and complexity in unexplored or heretofore unpromising areas of investigation. Conceives, initiates and monitors policies, programs and projects dealing with the most challenging problems in the policy area and of national significance to the agency. Confers with key government, private officials, and top experts in one or more policy areas, representing the agency at technical symposia and conferences. Leads and participates in regional, national and/or international special projects or studies, work groups, task forces and panels, frequently focusing on unprecedented problems, policy making and shaping the future direction of agency programs.