Lead Education Program Specialist at Department of War Education Activity – Alexandria, Virginia

About the opportunity

This position is located in the Education Directorate, Partnership and Resources Division, DoWEA Headquarters, in Alexandria, Virginia, with the Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA). The role involves assessing the overall impact of student achievement in a K-12 school system, bridging best practices from individual project proposals to strengthen shared resources, providing liaison support, presenting recommendations on complex issues, and establishing internal procedures for deadlines and progress reports.

Salary and benefits

• Salary range of $143,913 to $187,093 per year (includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement).
• Federal benefits package provided.

Who can apply?

• Must meet one of the approved employment authority categories (e.g., Current Competitive Service DoWEA Civilian Employee, VEOA of 1998, ICTAP, Military Spouse Preference, etc.).
• Basic Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree (or higher) with major study in education or an appropriate subject-matter field (e.g., Education Policy, Education Research and Assessment, K-12 Curriculum and Instruction, Elementary/Secondary Education), or a combination of education and experience.
• Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service, including above K-12 school level experience utilizing monitoring tools for K-12 education programs, collaborating with stakeholders, and reviewing K-12 educational policies or procedures.
• Time-in-Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent GS-13.

Required documents

• Resume (must be two pages or less, including employer name, job title, start/end dates, hours worked per week, and description of duties).
• Official Transcripts (Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate transcripts if applicable).
• Proof of Eligibility to Apply (supporting documents for the specific employment authority used).
• Time-in-grade documentation (such as an SF-50 clearly demonstrating time-in-grade requirements).
• Other supporting documents such as an optional Cover Letter or most recent Performance Appraisal.

When to apply

• Opening Date: September 8, 2026
• Application Closing Date: September 10, 2026 at 11:59 PM (ET)

How to apply

• Click the Apply Online button on USAJOBS.
• Answer the application questionnaire and attach all necessary supporting documentation, ensuring your resume is two pages or less.
• Submit the complete application package prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on September 10, 2026.
• Complete the required USA Hire Assessments via the unique link provided upon submission within the specified timeframe.

Additional information

• This position requires a 1-year probationary period.
• Position is not covered by a bargaining unit.
• Requires completion of USA Hire Assessments with a score meeting or exceeding the cut score.