Operational Support Manager

About the role

The Office of Legal Education (OLE) is dedicated to advancing justice through education and training. OLE supports the planning, delivery, and evaluation of training programs for the Executive Office of United States Attorneys (EOUSA), the Department of Justice, and other federal agencies. The NAC is based on the campus of the University of South Carolina (UofSC) in Columbia, SC.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chief of Legal Education (CLE) and Deputy Chief of Legal Education (DCLE) in the day-to-day operations of OLE.
• Analyze policies, procedures, regulations, and initiatives to recommend organizational changes and improve processes.
• Cook up and coordinate administrative matters within OLE, as well as with EOUSA and USAOs.
• Direct staff in resource planning and the formulation of the training program budget.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen or national.
• Your initial appointment is contingent upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication, which includes background checks.
• Continued employment is subject to a favorable background investigation.
• If selected, you may be required to complete a one-year probationary period.
• If selected, you will be subject to a one-year supervisory or managerial probationary period, unless this requirement has been met previously.
• Time-in-grade: Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.
• Additional positions may be filled using this vacancy announcement, as needed.

Qualifications

• To qualify for this position, you must meet the specialized experience requirement.
• Specialized experience: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 in federal service, defined as experience developing guidance for program planning and administrative management operations for an organization; designing major initiatives, setting objectives, and aligning them with the mission and strategy; directing staff responsible for administrative, financial, and/or programmatic functions to ensure seamless daily operations; managing or advising on large-scale budgets, ensuring funds are allocated effectively and responsibly; and facilitating high-stakes leadership meetings, retreats, and strategic planning sessions.

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package including paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, telework, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.
• Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.