Program Manager

**Duties**:- Managing a police development project based in a foreign country, acting as an authoritative representative directing the delivery of training and technical assistance activities.- Reviewing, creating, and improving law enforcement policies and programs as they pertain to career development and training programs for police academies.- Developing methods and recommending implementation procedures for use in special training operations.- Advising the ICITAP director, deputy director, and assistant director for operations on all aspects of project development.- Reviewing current personnel and resource allocations among law enforcement agencies and programs and working closely with senior officials of the foreign government involved.- Serving as the ICITAP representative on embassy working groups and committees as directed by the Ambassador.**Requirements**:**Conditions of Employment**:- You must be a U.S. Citizen in order to qualify.- You must undergo a pre-employment security investigation.- You may be required to pass a State Department medical clearance.- You must sign a standards of conduct agreement for overseas service.- Selective Service registration is required, as applicable.- You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.- Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.**Qualifications**:- To qualify at the GS-15 level, minimum qualification requires at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 federal grade level. Examples of specialized experience include: supervisory and management (command level) experience in a civilian law enforcement organization to include managing people, resources, and budgets; delivery of police or criminal investigative training activities; and budgeting and operations.- Preferred Qualifications:- Broad understanding and experience with foreign law enforcement institutions and should have extensive experience working in a developing country.- Experience in the area of civilian law enforcement community relations, community policing, and problem solving.- Past experience as a law enforcement trainer or police training academy commander.- Spoken fluency in a foreign language is desirable (written fluency is not required).**Additional information**:As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.**Post differential and/or hazard pay allowances may be applicable, depending upon the assigned geographic duty location.**An in-person interview in Washington, D.C. may be required for this position prior to final selection. The cost of travel to the interview site will be the responsibility of the applicant unless otherwise stated. Reasonable accommodations requests will be considered on an individual basis as requested by a person with a disability. Declining an invitation to interview may remove you from further consideration.The Criminal Division participates in the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.**EEO Statement**: The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.- BenefitsA career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.**How You Will Be Evaluated**:You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.- BenefitsA career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility for benefi