This vacancy is for a Program Manager in the Economic Development Administration within the Department of Commerce.
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.
In addition, the incumbent provides direction to staff, as necessary, in one or more of the following assigned programmatic areas: Investment Sourcing and Project Development/Management Construction Program Management Revolving Loan Fund Management Planning and Technical Assistance Programs This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Program Manager GS-0340-14, 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-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.
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.
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.
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This position is with Economic Development Administration, Department of Commerce.
The posted pay range is $140604 – $182790/yr.
Applications close on 2026-09-16.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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