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Program Manager

Economic Development Administration · Posted 6 days ago

On-site Chicago, IL $141K – $183K Apply by Sep 16, 2026 Program Management ENTJESTJ Operations
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About the Role

This vacancy is for a Program Manager in the Economic Development Administration within the Department of Commerce.

What You'll Do

  • As a Program Manager, you will serve as the principal advisor to the Area Director on the management and direction of major EDA regional programmatic and program support activities and issues.
  • In this capacity, the incumbent, in consultation with the Area Director, provides oversight and major problem resolution for economic development program activities and issues.
  • Recommendations provided by the incumbent are considered and evaluated by the Director for overall compatibility with organizational goals and objectives.
  • In this regard, the incumbent provides critical and invaluable management counsel to the Area Director.
  • This position is also advertised under EDA-CRO-DE-26-13054939, 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

This role is commonly a great fit for these MBTI types:

Job ID: 1087e242-c4d2-4e59-bf04-e1a11e9a1291

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