Overseas Property Manager

Summary:

The Overseas Property Manager is responsible for coordinating USAID’s compliance with OMB and other Federal government mandates concerning the management of field administrative operations and property assets and the establishment of clear goals and objectives, improved policies and levels of accountability, and other appropriate action with respect to USAID’s overseas real and personal property assets.

• Provides expert research, analysis, and advice and develops solutions to solve issues and problems associated with the management of USAID’s overseas real property holdings.
• Analyzes and notes conflicts between basic policies and program goals for senior leadership
• Provides expert advice and recommendations to top management concerning ways to develop, design and implement program goals/objectives associated with the management of USAID’s overseas real property holdings.
• Monitors or assesses program effectiveness or the improvement of complex program and management processes and systems encompassing difficult and diverse functions or issues that affect critical aspects of the major programs of USAID related to the management of USAID’s overseas real property holdings. As an expert on long-range planning, recommends and participates in developing strategies for implementing planning for a major office or program.
• Recommends short- and long-range goals of the office, develops detailed plans for implementing them, and assists in the implementation of the goals throughout the organization.
• Advises regarding adjustments or changes in objectives or emphasis are needed in organization functions.
• Recommends organizational or process changes or the need for written policies and procedures.
• Conducts comprehensive evaluations of ongoing functions to ensure that the organization meets its stated goals and identifies areas where operational efficiency can be enhanced.
• Reviews productivity in all areas, monitors problem areas, and suggests implementation of solutions that will eliminate them.
• Directs the capture, reporting, and analysis of statistical data relating to the organization's operations and directs or personally performs special studies or projects.
• Prepares and contributes to reports and other presentations on program planning and evaluation.
• Designs and conducts a wide variety of comprehensive studies and detailed analyses of complex functions and processes related to program planning and management.
• Identifies and proposes solutions to management problems that are of major importance to planning program direction.
• Provides expert advice and guidance on the management of USAID’s overseas real property holdings. Guidance requires extensive knowledge and expertise in many different and unrelated program processes and methods, including understanding of historic details and advice on revisions to existing policies and programs to meet requirements.
• Recommends long-range program plans, goals, objectives, and milestones, which serve as the basis for substantive changes in the organization and administration of programs.
• Consults with all levels of management and advises leadership regarding suggested communications with the interagency, and with commercial organizations.
• Establishes and maintains liaison with staff across the Agency on matters related to the management of USAID’s overseas real property holdings.
• Prepares reports and/or written analyses regarding USAID policies and positions on difficult or complex matters.
• Researches, analyzes, and provides expert technical advice and assistance on complex program issues, such as issues or problems which impact substantive, mission-oriented programs.
• Recommendations may pertain to complex conclusions from evaluative studies; interrelated issues concerned with cross-cutting or conflicting goals; and adherence to budget constraints as they relate to cost/benefit analysis.
• Recommendations may impact long-range planning and implementation of program objectives or extend to worldwide locations.
• Designs and conducts studies encompassing extremely large, difficult, and diverse projects for a major agency component.
• Establishes short- and long-range program goals, develops detailed plans for implementing them, and assists in the implementation of the goals in subordinate organizations.
• Advises if adjustments or changes in objectives or emphasis are suggested in organization functions. Recommends and may put into action organizational or process changes following government direction.
• Directs the capture, reporting, and analysis of statistical data relating to the organization's operations and directs or personally performs special studies.
• Designs and conducts a wide variety of comprehensive studies and detailed analyses of complex functions and processes.
• Develops, identifies, and proposes solutions to management problems that are of major importance to planning program direction and the implementation of agency policies.

Supervision:

The incumbent will not exercise supervision. 

The incumbent must have:

• Secret clearance or ability to obtain one
• Experience with facilities management and property disposition
• Understanding of U.S. government regulations around property/facilities management, mail services and transportation
• Strong interpersonal, communication (both written and verbal) and organization skills
• Customer service mindset and ability to problem solve independently

Education/Experience: Master's Degree and 10 years of relevant experience or Bachelor’s Degree and 12 years of relevant experience

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