Summary This position is part of the National Archives and Records Administration. The incumbent will lead the Office of Public Engagement within the Office of the Presidential Libraries (P) of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). The incumbent is responsible for envisioning, facilitating, managing and executing national exhibition, public programming, education and communications initiatives and coordinated public-facing projects for the Presidential Library system. Responsibilities As a DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT, you will: Work in coordination with public engagement professionals across the Presidential Libraries and Museums to develop and implement a strategic, coordinated approach to elevate exhibitions, education, public programs, and visitor services. Serve as a representative of Presidential Libraries in the larger museum and education community and facilitate NARA and the Presidential Libraries' cooperative efforts with these institutions. Manage, set objectives for, and/or participate in a wide-ranging portfolio of public engagement projects and initiatives directly serving the mission of the agency and the strategic objectives of the Office of Presidential Libraries. Lead efforts to assess the success of Library public engagement programs. Utilize feedback, data, and findings to identify and address shortcomings and common issues that impede achievement of greater agency goals. Work with officials and/or representatives of Library units to elevate and coordinate external communications for the Presidential Libraries, including websites, social media, press relations and other approaches. Requirements Conditions of Employment This opportunity is also open to Status Candidates under Announcement ST-12618795-25-SW. Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply. The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resume. A one year probationary period may be required. A one year supervisory or managerial probationary period may be required. Must successfully complete a background investigation. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form i-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel. Key Requirements: Please refer to "Conditions of Employment." Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying. Must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Nationals. Public Trust background investigation will be required. Qualifications You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Specialized Experience: For the GS-15, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Managing a public engagement program at a large museum, cultural or historical institution, or Presidential Library including exhibitions, public programming, and education; AND Overseeing audience testing and research regarding exhibitions, education or public programs; AND Preparing presentation materials for executives and organizational leadership and presenting materials to internal and external stakeholders/giving presentations regarding museum curation, exhibit design, public programming, education and/or communications; AND Experience serving as a project manager responsible for planning, coordinating, directing and implementing complex projects, including budget requests; AND Overseeing strategic external communications for a museum, library, historical institution or Presidential Library. Education Additional Information We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. This announcement may be used to fill like positions in other organizations within the National Archives and Records Administration. This is a non-bargaining unit position. We offer opportunities for telework, per Agency policy. We offer opportunities for alternative and flexible work schedules, per Agency policy.