Lead Administrative Program Specialist

This position is part of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency. The incumbent will be responsible for overseeing the creation and daily administration of DSCU policies and procedures.

As a Lead Administrative Program Specialist at the GS-0301-13 some of your typical work assignments may include: The Lead Administrative Program Specialist performs a variety of leadership, administrative, and analytical duties in support of the Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU). The responsibilities include, leading a team by communicating strategic goals, distributing workload, and coaching members on problem-solving and work methods. Monitor team progress, arrange training, and represent the team's interests to management. Develop, administrative policies and procedures for over 300 employees across four university campuses. Serves as a primary point of contact for coordinating policies with other DSCA offices and external agencies and acts as a subject matter expert on processing action memos and correspondence. Manage several operations-wide administrative support programs. Assess policies, providing technical advice, and using various information systems like CATMS and DTS. Responsible for managing incoming taskers, ensuring timely completion, and training personnel on these systems. Provide advise to DSCU staff, faculty, and external leaders on procedures and processes related to organizational change, administration, logistics, and information technology. Provide training to staff on policy application and advising leadership on necessary policy updates. Acts as a senior administrative specialist and team leader responsible for policy, program management, and advisory functions to ensure the effective operation of the university.

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.