Managing Director-office of Public Affairs - Washington, United States - US Government Accountability Office

Description

• Serves as the agency's spokesperson and top communications advisor to the Comptroller General of the United States to build relationships and alliances with influencers and organizations that can help advance GAO's mission.
• Directs the work of the Office of Public Affairs (OPA), which includes staff responsible for the agency's social media, video and audio production, media relations, website, and strategic external communications programs and products.
• Counsels Supreme Audit Institutions in other nations on communications strategies to enhance their own communications following GAO and industrywide best practices.
• Serves as primary pointofcontact for major national and international web, print and broadcast journalists to promote coverage of GAO's nonpartisan, factbased reports and Congressional testimonies.
• Oversees the development and compliance with policies related to communications and media engagement to ensure GAO's media relations are nonpartisan and unbiased.
• Oversees the development of public affairs and communication initiatives to promote awareness and understanding of GAO's products.
• Maintains strong awareness of relevant public policy debates and media trends, and align public affairs programs, accordingly.
• Represents GAO on various intra

• Uses managerial authority to direct the work of OPA; is held accountable for the success of OPA's line or staff functions; monitors and evaluates the progress of the organization toward meeting goals; makes adjustments in objectives, work plans, schedules, and commitment of resources; evaluates and provides input on the performance of employees; makes decisions on peoplerelated matters such as selections, promotions, awards, and training; supports GAO's equal employment opportunity (EEO) goals, core values, and People Values by positive example and appropriate action.
• Performs other jobrelated duties as assigned.

• You must be a United States citizen.
• You must be registered with the Selective Service, as applicable.
• If you are selected, you must complete a background investigation.
• If you are selected, you must submit a financial disclosure report.
• If you are selected, you must obtain and maintain a security clearance depending on the engagements, projects, and initiatives assigned to you.
• If you are selected, you must serve a 1year Senior Executive Service probationary period unless you've already completed one.

If you are a federal employee, the level of experience we are looking for is typically gained in GS-14, GS-15, Senior Executive Service, Senior Level, or equivalent-level positions.

• The technical qualifications describe the necessary professional and technical knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to successfully perform the duties of this position.
• The technical qualifications for this position are:
• Experience leading or overseeing a team that uses strategic communications techniques and principles to maximize the impact of an organization's strategic communication efforts.
• Experience leading or overseeing a team that uses digital and other communication platforms to ensure effective and impactful communications.
• Experience leading or overseeing a team that implements communication initiatives to ensure the utilization of plain language and to enhance the user experience.
• Experience serving as organization's spokesperson, lead advisor to the head of an organization, or serving as the primary contact for major national media.
• Experience communicating and interacting with the media and members and committees of the Congress and their staffs in a public policy context.

• The ECQs assess executive experience and potential. They measure whether you have the broad executive skills needed to succeed in a variety of Senior Executive Service positions.
• The ECQs for this position are:
• Leading Change: This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.
• Leading People: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organizations vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
• Business Acumen: This core qualification involves the ability