GAO Orders Program Manager Job in Washington, DC

Vacancy No. CAO-26-IMP-13014002 Department Government Accountability Office
Salary $150,655.00 to $197,200.00 Grade 4 to 4
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 8/11/2026 Close Date 8/25/2026
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Washington, DC


GAO Orders Program Manager

Legislative Branch
Government Accountability Office
Chief Administrative Office (CAO)

Summary

This position is located in the Government Accountability Office, Chief Administrative Office. As GAO's Orders Program Manager, you will be responsible for directing GAO's Orders Program, overseeing the development, review, and implementation of agency-wide orders, policies, and guidance, advising senior executives, managing programs and projects, and evaluating and communicating on the efficiency and effectiveness of relevant GAO policies, programs, and operations.

This job is open to

Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

Clarification from the agency

Internal to GAO employees

Duties

As aGAO Orders Program Manager, PT, 0343, 4, your typical work assignments may include the following:

  • Directs the GAO Order's Program, overseeing the comprehensive development, review, and implementation of GAO Orders and other guidance documents that establish agency-wide policies and procedures for GAO operations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
  • Provides direction to GAO's senior executives responsible for managing the components of GAO's administrative infrastructure to ensure GAO Orders comport interdependently across functional areas.
  • Manages multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.
  • Serves as the authoritative source on interpretation and implementation of GAO Orders, in consultation with subject matter experts, both internally and externally.
  • Conducts thorough analyses of existing GAO policies programs and operation to assess their effectiveness and efficiency.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

You must meet all qualification requirements before the announcement closes.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the BAND IV level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:

Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower band level, PT-III, CS-III, PE-IIB equivalent to the Band III level or GS-14 level in the federal service, which has equipped the applicant with the skills and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Specialized experience is defined as experience leading enterprise policy or governance programs, developing agency-wide policies, interpreting laws and regulations, and advising senior leadership, leading cross-functional initiatives, and improving organizational effectiveness through policy analysis and program management.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

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This is a non-bargaining unit position.

OPTION FOR ADDITIONAL SELECTIONS: Based on the staffing needs, additional selections may be made through this vacancy announcement.

Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid for by the GAO.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: GAO provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request accommodation, please email ReasonableAccommodations@gao.gov.

The U.S. Government Accountability Office's policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

If you meet the qualification requirements stated above, you will be further rated based on your responses to the vacancy questions. Please make sure that your responses to the vacancy questions are supported in your resume. Please follow all instructions carefully. If you provide incomplete answers, fail to provide a narrative response to any vacancy question(s) that requires further explanation, or if your response to a vacancy question is "see resume", your rating may be affected or you may be determined ineligible.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

  • Administration and Management, Manages and Organizes Information, Planning and Evaluating, and Written Communication

Required Documents

You must provide a complete application package which includes:

- RESUME: You are encouraged to use the USAJOBS resume builder to create your resume. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. In addition to describing duties performed, you must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Failure to provide this information may result in disqualification.

- SF-50: You must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) that indicates your position information (i.e. title, series, grade). Do not submit awards.

If you fail to submit any of the documentation listed above your application will be considered incomplete and you will lose consideration.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

- To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

- Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

- After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.- You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

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If you are unable to apply online, please contact Melody Moses at mosesmm@gao.gov or 000-000-0000 by 4 p.m. on the closing date of the announcement.

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Agency contact information

Melody Moses
Email
mosesmm@gao.gov
Address
Government Accountability Office
Human Capital Office
441 G Street NW
Washington, DC 20548
US

Next steps

After the closing date of this announcement, GAO's Human Capital Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications by reviewing your assessment questionnaire and resume to complete an analysis. Please be as complete and thorough as possible. If your application is rated "best-qualified," your name will be referred to the selecting official for consideration. At this point you may be contacted for an interview.

If you do not meet the key requirements and/or basic qualifications or you fail to submit all required application materials, your application will not be considered.

Government Accountability Office

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- to help the Congress address current and emerging challenges to the well-being and financial security of the American people;
- to help the Congress to respond to changing security threats and the challenges of global interdependence;
- to help transform the Federal government to address national challenges; and
- to maximize the value of GAO by enabling quality, timely service to Congress and by being a leading practices Federal agency.

Agency contact information

Melody Moses
Email
mosesmm@gao.gov
Address
Government Accountability Office
Human Capital Office
441 G Street NW
Washington, DC 20548
US

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