Senior Program Manager, Leadership & Coaching #1544

Description:

The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a Senior Program Manager, Leadership & Coaching. The complete vacancy announcement and application can be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/1VNZQ. This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST on the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.

Requirements:

Required Work Experience

• A combination of 5 years in managing others, teaching leadership, and/or providing coaching in a management or leadership role.

Required Special Skills/ Knowledge

• As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant’s proficiency in key areas relevant to the role.
• Possession of a coaching certification (e.g, ICF, iPEC, CTI, AC) is required.
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn, services provided by the Joint Office of Training and Development.
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn, departmental rules, regulations, procedures, and functions, including policies and regulations set by the Senate Rules Committee and the Senate Committee on Ethics.
• Ability to conduct professional presentations and present training to a variety of students.
• Ability to conduct needs analysis to determine training needs.
• Ability to develop instructional material and select the most effective instructional method.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of curriculum development and/or instructional design.
• Knowledge of principles, practices and techniques of training, instruction, and coaching.
• Knowledge of adult learning theories.
• Ability to effectively interact with staff members representing all levels of the organization, as well as with outside vendors.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated success designing and delivering leadership development, management training, or coaching programs that strengthen core leadership capabilities.
• Experience developing leaders at all levels, including through one-on-one coaching, skill-building workshops, cohort programs, or other structured learning experiences.
• Ability to build, refine, and scale new programs in a complex, dynamic environment with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong interest in understanding how Senate offices, committees, and support organizations operate, and in tailoring development support to their distinct needs.
• Comfort engaging with senior leaders, staff, and elected officials, with the judgment and discretion required to navigate sensitive or high-stakes situations.
• Prior Senate experience is helpful but not required.
• Additional graduate-level coursework, certifications, or academic credentials in leadership development, organizational behavior, coaching, adult learning, or related fields are a plus.

Working Conditions

• Since this position requires onsite presence in support of the U.S. Senate when in session, this position requires the employee to be available and prepared to work during a lapse, in inclement weather, on holidays, and during late night, overnight, and weekend sessions. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted.
• This position directly supports essential services of the U.S. Senate. As such, this position requires the employee be available and prepared to work during a lapse, in inclement weather, on holidays, weekends, and during late nights to ensure essential services to the Senate continue without interruption. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted.
• The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• The person in this position must be able to constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
• The person in this position must have the ability to observe details at close range, within a few feet of the observer.
• The person in this position must be able to exchange and communicate accurate information verbally and hear.
• Ability to travel (10% -20%) is needed to support retreats.