CPD Program Evaluation Specialist

You must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. Specialized Experience: For the GS-14, you must have one year (52 full weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position includes: Leading or guiding a team of employees and monitoring their progress towards achieving program goals and objectives relating to the development and maintenance of policies and procedures; AND Analyzing program data and providing recommendations to management relating to a number of administrative and program-related matters, such as budget, procurement, staffing, or program performance for Community Program & Development programs. The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resume. Time-in-Grade: In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable: For the GS-14 you must have been at the GS-13 level for 52 weeks. Time After Competitive Appointment: Candidates who are current Federal employees serving on a non-temporary competitive appointment must have served at least three months in that appointment.

HUD's Mission The mission of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is to foster strong communities by supporting access to quality, affordable housing, expanding the housing supply, and unlocking homeownership opportunities for the American people. The Department is committed to furthering the promise of self-sufficiency in every American while promoting economic development to revitalize rural, tribal, and urban communities across the country. This position is located in the Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD). CPD seeks to develop viable communities by promoting integrated approaches that provide decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expand economic opportunities for low and moderate-income persons. The primary means toward this end is the development of partnerships among all levels of government and the private sector, including for-profit and non-profit organizations. As a/an CPD Program Evaluation Specialist, you will: Research and develop/investigate a variety of internal and external issues and projects relating to a number of administrative and program-related matters, such as budget, procurement, staffing, or program performance. Lead organizational improvement efforts that will enable the CPD Field Offices and CPD Regional Offices to better serve grantees and better align their work and functions with the mission of the Department. Independently, or as a leader of a team, conducts broad or specific studies and assesses results relevant to workforce goals and objectives. Determine the degree of success in attaining those goals, identifies factors influencing accomplishments, and recommends actions accordingly. Integrate the work of other specialists, subject matter experts, and team leads into the overall strategic plan for the Office of Field Operations and serves as a liaison or coordinator between different project teams to minimize duplication of work and improve outcomes of internal programs and initiatives.