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Administrative Officer

Economic Development Administration · Posted 7 days ago

Hybrid Washington, DC $169K – $197K Apply by Sep 15, 2026 Administrative Officer ENTJESFJESTJISTJ
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About the Role

This vacancy is for an Administrative Officer in the Economic Development Administration within the Department of Commerce.

What You'll Do

  • Provides leadership and direction over bureau-wide administrative programs that support the accomplishment of EDA's mission and strategic objectives.
  • The incumbent directs EDA's Human Capital program, ensuring alignment with Department of Commerce human resources policies, Office of Personnel Management regulations, and strategic workforce planning objectives.
  • Directs bureau-wide administrative support services and manages strategic relationships with the Department of Commerce Office of Human Resources Management, the General Services Administration, and other Federal shared service providers.
  • Provides oversight of EDA's directives and policy management program by directing development, coordination, implementation, and maintenance of administrative policies, directives, standard operating procedures, and internal guidance.
  • Provides strategic leadership for bureau-wide administrative management and advises the Director for Management and Resources and the Deputy Assistant Secretary/Chief Operating Officer on administrative policy, organizational effectiveness, operational risk management, and resource planning.
  • The incumbent develops long-range administrative strategies, establishes organizational priorities, allocates resources, evaluates organizational performance, and leads cross-functional initiatives that improve operational efficiency and strengthen organizational performance.
  • This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Administrative Officer GS-0341-15, positions within the Department of Commerce in the same geographical location or local commuting area with the same qualifications and specialized experience.
  • This position is also advertised under EDA-OFMS-DE-26-13052196, which is open to Merit Promotion/Direct Hire/Delegated Examining eligible applicants.
  • You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both.

Requirements

  • You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
  • You must successfully pass a background investigation.
  • This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
  • A probationary or trial period may be required.
  • A supervisory probationary period may be required.
  • Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/).
  • If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application.
  • All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
  • There is no positive education requirement for this position.
  • NOTE: Special Instructions for Foreign Education: Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities.
  • Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree.
  • You MUST provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing along with your application.
  • Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration.

Benefits

  • A 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.
  • Eligibility 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.

Personality Fit

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Job ID: b88e4a42-ab23-4412-a96c-63440fb0acf8

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