Senior Program Advisor

As a Senior Program Advisor, you will have the primary responsibility for developing, managing, and coordinating all aspects of the energy program consistent with the agency Annual Work Plan and other agency funding mechanisms.

The following are the duties of this position at the GS-13. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position. Develop programs in diverse subject areas with little external or internal support. Program areas are likely to change dramatically from one fiscal year to another. Therefore, the incumbent must have a high level of initiative and will be expected to manage widely different programs simultaneously. Build and maintain relationships both internally and externally in the area of rural programs and their development encouraging and coordinating participation with local, regional, state and federal entities. Represent the Commission by participating in other program development activities, events and groups as needed. Participate in project solicitation, selection and negotiation. Responsible for developing, negotiating and finalizing all assigned FAA agreements between program/project fund recipients, and prepare/references appropriate scopes of work, OMB guidance, reporting requirements, fees, budgetary detail, and timelines for deliverable completion. Draft and finalize all financial assistance awards (FAA) and project authorizations within program areas of responsibility. Monitors awards and project authorizations and works with the program partners to either amend and/or create new project authorizations as needed.

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. Key Requirements: Please refer to "Conditions of Employment." Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National