Director of Communications and Outreach, AD-0301-00 (Senior Manager) (Excepted Service) - Department of Education

The Director Communication and Outreach is located in Principal Deputy Chief Operating Officer (PDCOO) in Washington, DC. This position is a key leader at FSA, reporting to the Principal Deputy Chief Operating Officer, and is responsible for advising senior staff on proposals and issues involving controversy, intensive outside interest, or significant long-range effects on the programs.

ALL QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

Specialized experience for the Director of Communications and Outreach, AD-0301-00 (Senior Manager) is demonstrated by performing one year of experience equivalent to the GS-15 level in each of the following three (3) duties or work assignments:

1. Specialized experience developing or managing the strategic vision and working with strategic partners to finalize a national organization's communication and outreach plan.
2. Specialized experience providing oversight and guidance on modern communication practices and management approaches integrating best practices from private sector and other federal agencies into the communications and outreach programs.
3. Specialized experience leading a team in the implementation and accomplishment of a national communication and outreach plan utilizing best practices to improve communications programs.

Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through