Summary The Office of the Executive Staff is seeking applicants for a temporary promotion, Not to Exceed 1-Year, as a Program Support Specialist, SK-0301-12, located in Washington, DC. This announcement is open to current SEC employees only. Responsibilities If selected, you will serve as a Program Specialist responsible for conducting advanced special studies/projects on behalf of the Office of the Executive Staff and in support of the Crypto Task Force, as well as provide advice and support for a variety of SEC programs such as timekeeping, budget, procurement, logistics, facilities, travel management, security, and/or health and safety. Duties Include: Plans, coordinates, analyzes, and evaluates administrative programs and operations. Administers and evaluates internal management plans, direction, and practices which require consideration and integration of specialized needs. Conducts management studies analyzes results, and recommends changes pertaining to operating practices to improve the efficiency of operations. Provides, obtains, and/or advises on a variety of management services essential to the direction and efficient operation of the organization. Keeps management informed of new or revised administrative policies, regulations, and procedures that affect the internal administrative controls and functions of the organization. Performs a variety of administrative and management support operations. Provides budget-related advice and assistance to the staff and serves as the focal point for budget issues with the financial management staff. Provides support for internal management control programs, ensuring implementation of agency requirements and monitoring organization internal controls to ensure effective and efficient use of resources; and safeguards against waste, fraud, and abuse. Serves as the records management coordinator for the office; procures supplies and equipment for the office, including new equipment and other non-routine items. Serves as central point of contact for authoritative information on administrative policies, procedures, and requirements for the assigned organization. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Time-in-grade for this announcement is one year at the GS/SK-11 level. Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. 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. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: SK-12: Applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-11 level: (1) Researching and analyzing established administrative issues; (2) Acting as liaison with individuals and groups both inside and outside the SEC regarding administrative and/or organizational matters; (3) Gathering data and information for use in the annual operating budget; and (4) Assisting with the development of administrative policies. Education Additional Information Disability Employment: For information on disability appointments, please visit http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/disability-employment/ IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SURPLUS OR DISPLACED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES: Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) is available to individuals who have special priority selection rights under this plan. Individuals must be well-qualified for this position to receive consideration for special priority selection. CTAP eligibles will be considered well-qualified when receiving an adjudicated score of 80 or higher. Reasonable Accommodation: If you are an applicant who needs a reasonable accommodation to participate in the SEC application process due to a medical disability, please contact reasonableaccommodation@sec.gov. For religious-based accommodations, please contact religiousaccommodation@sec.gov . Please be sure to submit your request at least 5 business days in advance of the date you need the requested accommodation. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Information for SEC Job Applicants: Federal EEO laws protect all applicants from discrimination on the following bases: race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. Applicants who believe they have been discriminated against on any EEO basis can seek recourse through the SEC's administrative complaints process. To be timely, an individual must enter the EEO process within 45 days from when they know (or should have known) of the alleged discrimination. Click here for additional information. The Fair Chance Act prohibits specific inquiries concerning an applicant's criminal or credit background unless the hiring agency has made a conditional offer of employment to the applicant. An applicant may submit a complaint, or any other information, to the agency within 30 calendar days of the date of alleged non-compliance by contacting the Legal and Policy Office in the Office of Human Resources at ElliottT@sec.gov.