Total 555 job vacancies in Spokane, Washington

The first 50 applicants will receive first consideration. Additional applicants will be referred in increments of 50 at management's request.

Major duties include but are not limited to:

The Associate Director Education supports the Deputy Director and the Senior Consultant for Operations in overseeing SPP Education and is responsible for coordinating and supporting VHA's National Strategy for Preventing Veteran Suicide and develops national suicide prevention training and education as well as recommends policy, programming and planning actions, and strategic guidance for suicide prevention for the Department of Veterans Affairs. The Associate Director Education provides support to the operationalization of the VA's 10-year National Strategy and its four major domains (Healthy & Empowered Communities, Clinical & Community Prevention Services, Treatment & Support Services, Surveillance, Research & Evaluation) through the SP NOW initiative.

The incumbent is responsible for the advancement of the translation of new suicide prevention initiatives into educational resources across the VA system and works closely with the Rocky Mountain MIRECC and VISN 2 CoE for Suicide Prevention in the translation process. The Associate Director Education is responsible for ensuring national rollout of initiatives are in alignment with implementation science principles and include interface with a wide range of clinical and administrative offices within VHA. These initiatives embody the mission to make "suicide prevention everyone's business" by co-leading the integration of suicide prevention into the broad VHA health care continuum.

The Associate Director Education will provide primary leadership to the Education team within the SPP office, leading the national suicide prevention education and training program as well as development of a policy and legislative agenda. The work directed is, administrative, technical, and complex. The incumbent adheres to local and national VA policies, often consulting with peers on professional and technical matters. The incumbent assists the Senior Consultant of Operations with complex reviews of effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of suicide prevention office efforts and develops detailed plans, goals, and objectives for the long-range implementation and administration of the program, which has wide ranging impact on other VA and national level programming.

The incumbent uses critical decision-making skills to prioritize difficult needs and solve problems quickly, logically, and accurately. Employs good judgment, initiative, and creativity in independent and collaborative problem solving and in designing solutions when guidelines do not exist or apply or where gaps exist. In this way, the Associate Director Education, under the supervision of the Senior Consultant for Operations, affects the workings of SPP and the outcomes for Veterans and stakeholders. This work includes developing new ways to resolve major administrative problems or planning the most significant administrative management aspects to ensure successful program implementation.

As a Program Analyst, you will:

• Provide assistance obtaining data and evaluating whether program goals, objectives, and operations are realistic and in line with organizational goals and objectives.
• Conduct various ad-hoc analyses, prepare small-scale reports, or portions of larger ones, and compile information for management.
• Assist in preparing briefings for management on major issues.
• Aid in providing financial oversight to include developing and tracking program budgets, reviewing invoices, and analyzing financial reports.
• Monitor and evaluate contract performance and interact as needed with contract employees to ensure programmatic needs are met.
• Conduct elementary research, analyzing and preparing elements of background information on the legal, social, political and economic circumstances of countries where future program projects are planned.
• Prepare non-complex reports and non-sensitive written materials, as assigned.

Major duties/functions include, but are not limited to:

• Management of schedules for several related patient safety activities in the Medical Center
• Ensure that teams and groups are following-up as instructed, compiling information as instructed.
• Demonstrate competence in performing precursory reviews of Medical Records
• Look for variances in standards of care, completing auditing forms, and providing the supervisor with initial review of findings.
• Demonstrate integration of biopsychosocial concepts, cognitive skills, and technically competent practice in providing care to patients.
• Demonstrate grade-appropriate and consistent critical thinking skills
• Plan and organize care based on patient needs and provider competencies to assure safe, efficient, and cost-effective care.

At the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), we are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) and value a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the communities we serve. As such, we welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds who share our commitment to public service.

• Submit semi-annual reports to the Investor Advocate, for inclusion in reports to Congress, which describe the activities and evaluate the effectiveness of the Ombuds.
• Investigate and resolve complaints made by retail investors and other individuals against the Commission, SEC staff, self-regulatory organizations, other government agencies, and public officials.
• Conduct independent reviews of complaints to determine whether SEC or SRO action was in accordance with relevant laws, rules, and policies, and whether the laws, rules, and policies were applied reasonably and fairly.
• Serve as a liaison between the Commission and any retail investor in resolving problems that retail investors may encounter with the SEC or self-regulatory organizations (SROs).
• Review and make recommendations regarding policies and procedures to encourage persons to present questions to the Investor Advocate regarding compliance with the securities laws.
• Establish systems and safeguards to process complaints and maintain the confidentiality of communications between retail investors and the Ombuds.
• Providing leadership to the organization staff in improving the processes and procedures that enhances the effectiveness efficiency, and productivity of the program

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

• Ensures the courtroom is ready to conduct business, i.e. forms and supplies are stocked, courtroom equipment is operable, court participants are orderly.
• Ensures that defendants are advised of rights and penalties for violation of conditions of release.
• Provides technical and administrative assistance to the assigned judicial officer.
• Researches case information in the case management system relative to the respondent(s).
• Updates the digital Juvenile New Referral Board.
• Coordinates and directs all parties concerned in preparing the courtroom for business, i.e., prosecutor, defense counsel, court reporter, U.S. Marshal and when appropriate.

Major duties include but are not limited to:

- Act as the Director's principal advisor regarding policy and program matters pertaining to enforcement activities undertaken according to Title I of ERISA In so doing, provides leadership and direction in the formulation, development, and execution of the functional responsibilities of the Office of Enforcement; the establishment of Agency objectives; in the evaluation of achievements and corrections of inadequacies in the Agency's enforcement program; in the review and recommendation of plans and programs designed to ensure the enforcement of ERISA mandates; and in the establishment and maintenance of inter- and intra-agency liaison.

- Lead efforts in the development of national policies and strategies to achieve ERISA's goal of protecting the interest of employee benefit plan participants and their beneficiaries; collaborates with the National Office Directors and Regional Directors in the development of major EBSA policies and goals by reference to, among other things, guidance from various components within the National Office as well as field resources, capabilities, and the scrutiny and examination of operating potentials.

- Provide executive level management and review of four major OE program components (i.e. Division of Financial Investigations; Division of Health Investigations, Division of Criminal Investigations, and Division of Field Operations and Support); works closely with all four Office of Enforcement division chiefs and other subordinate managers and technical experts to ensure effective implementation of EBSA enforcement policies, maximum efficiency and productivity; implementation of effective working procedures; and coordination and collaboration with Regional Offices, National office components, and other DOL/Federal agencies, and various professional organizations.

- Represent EBSA in meetings with employee benefit plan administrators, fiduciaries, attorneys, representatives of plan sponsors, the media, and other interest parties; convey the Department's findings and conclusions with regard to enforcement activities and enter into agreements where violations of ERISA are voluntarily corrected; meets with other agencies, industry groups, and other special interest groups to present EBSA's enforcement policies and priorities and enhances the understanding of other government agencies and the public of ERISA and their responsibilities under the law.

- Responsible for the technical and administrative supervision of a large and complex staff in professional, technical, clerical, and administrative work to carry out the mission of the organization. This also requires managing work through subordinate supervisor(s) or lead(s). Directly supervises professional, technical, clerical, and/or administrative work. Also determines whether the contractor performed work meets standards of adequacy.

- Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates; makes assignments based on capability and expertise; evaluates the subordinate supervisors' performance and the performance of those employees reporting directly to him/her; gives advice or instruction to subordinates on work and administrative matters.

- Interview candidates for positions; recommends appointment, promotion, or assignment for positions; makes or approves selections for subordinate non-supervisory positions; hears or resolves group grievances or serious complaints from employees; and effects disciplinary measures. Responsible for ensuring all personnel management actions are in accordance with merit principles and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) program guidance.

- Responsible for long term programming and annual budgeting submissions and ensures program accomplishments are within budget allocations. Makes recommendations for budget adjustments.

- Performs other related duties as assigned.

You will:

• Provide the full range of human capital management advisory services, guidance, and assistance for assigned organizations.
• Serve as the primary liaison between management officials and the Shared Service Center (SSC).
• Provide advice on planning and executing staffing, recruitment and placement programs, policies, procedures and accepted practices.
• Conduct comprehensive research to assess and enhance program effectiveness and efficiency and recommend changes.
• Provide guidance and analysis on the development of reorganization proposals and changes in program functions.

One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.

• Collaborates and coordinates with the Portfolio Management team in the development and execution of the annual budget formulation.
• Performs in depth, rigorous analysis of budget requests by employing techniques such as cost benefit analysis, program tradeoffs and exploring alternative methods of funding.
• Leads and advises projects focused on the development, testing, implementation, evaluation, and maintenance of software and hardware.
• Analyzes and evaluates, on a quantitative or qualitative basis, the effectiveness of programs or operations in meeting established goals and objectives.
• Develops and implements process improvement controls, techniques, and mechanisms that improve upon Office mission functions.

The incumbent serves as the Associate Chief Information Security Officer (ACISO) for the Cybersecurity Assurance group, and Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM), reporting directly to the Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (DCISO), under cognizance of the Chief information Security Officer (CISO) in the OCIO organization. As an expert advisor on all matters, technical and otherwise, involving the security of the overall FCC Information Technology (IT) enterprise, the incumbent's duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Evaluate the effectiveness of the necessary resources, including leadership support, financial resources, and key security personnel, to improve the effectiveness of information technology (IT) security goals and objectives and reduce overall organizational risk.

• Advise senior management on risk levels and security posture and provide recommendations for risk reduction.

• Manage and recommend improvements of security requirements and appropriate information technology (IT) policies and procedures that are consistent with the organization's mission and goals.

• Develop new measures to validate the organization against policies, guidelines, procedures, regulations, and laws to ensure compliance.

• Coordinate multiple ongoing cybersecurity inspections, tests, and reviews are conducted for the information technology (IT) environment.

• Advise on the information technology (IT) security program implications of new technologies or technology upgrades and provide recommendations for improving the organizational security posture.

• Develop and implement policy standards and implementation strategies to ensure procedures and guidelines comply with cybersecurity policies making recommendations for improvements where appropriate.

As an unpaid summer 2025 intern, you will be asked to assist other attorneys in the office with legal research and writing; reviewing policies, regulations, statutes, and contracts; assisting with litigation matters; reviewing audit or investigative reports; reviewing subpoenas; assisting with other legal assignments as necessary. Student Volunteers will choose the volunteer service position they are interested in. The different volunteer service positions available are: Legal position, Field Examiner position, and Administrative Professional position. To learn more about the different volunteer service positions, please click on the position links.

As an Accountant, you will analyze the accounting accuracy of all financial data that is generated from the AOC's accounting system and provide accountability of all funds as well as assets and liabilities. 

Operational Accounting and Analysis

• Analyzing and reconciling general ledger accounts and accounting data to assess accounting data integrity.  
• Analyzing and accounting for the lifecycle of interagency agreements (IAAs) and related transactions.
• Performing general ledger account analyses, accounting for leases and property plant and equipment (PPE), Treasury reporting, and financial audit support.
• Analyzing supporting documents to ensure that the data included is internally consistent, and is accurately recorded in the financial system in accordance with all governing procedures for the reporting of such items.  In cases of inaccurate reporting, incumbent takes the necessary action to resolve any discrepancies.
• Reviewing accounting entries to determine the accuracy of the data recorded in the financial system.
• Reviewing and assessing the accounting impact of any changes to laws, regulations and financial management guidance to ensure that accounting processes are in compliance with overarching standards and guidelines.

Accounting Transaction Processing

• Processing accounting adjustments to general ledger accounts in the financial system to ensure that accounts reflect proper balances.
• Preparing and updating accounting entries to reflect AOC business actives such as billing and collections, acquisition and disposal of property, accruals, and other relevant accounting transactions.
• Preparing and posting non-recurring adjustments as needed to correct and reflect accurate general ledger account balances, as needed.

Financial Management and External Reporting

Provide support for maintaining efficient financial management processes and reporting AOC’s financial activities to external stakeholders. Such duties include, but are not limited to:

• Performing ongoing analysis to ensure that financial data is compliant with governing procedures and those transactions are accurately classified and presented in the financial reports. In cases of inaccurate reporting, taking the necessary action to resolve any discrepancies.
• Providing support for the preparation of the agency's audited financial statements.
• Assisting with the preparation of externally required financial reports, which include, but are not limited to external reports for submission to Treasury, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and Congress.
• Working with management to propose or implement changes that promulgate efficient, compliant and well documented policies and procedures. Identifying and communicating impact of new regulations or financial management requirements on existing policies and procedures.

Financial Audit Support

• Working with external auditors on financial audits and reviews.
• Working collaboratively with auditors and colleagues to clarify and resolve audit issues.

**Duties quoted at GS-13 level; If selected at the GS-12, candidate will have non-competitive promotion potential to the GS-13.**

• Provides expert advice to and collaborates with key SCM management concerning all Division mission critical program activities.
• Develops and implements current and long-range project plans and procedures required to accomplish the SCM mission.
• Performs cost-benefit analyzes for organization, and prepares recommendations for Division Chief concerning development, maintenance and adjustment of project budgets, spending plans and staffing plans.
• Oversees planning and direction for implementing the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) for IT best practices that is easily accessible throughout the SCM organization.
• Recommends operational improvements and remedial actions necessary to ensure that IT projects are accomplished effectively and in accordance with SCM policies.

As an Attorney-Adviser, at the full performance level (GS-14), with the Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor (SOL), Division of Park and Wildlife, Branch of National Parks located in Washington DC, the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Analyzing and interpreting federal statutes, rules and regulations, caselaw and other authorities, relating to Park Service authorities, including:

• Natural Resources and Environmental law, including the National Park Service Organic Act, the Wilderness Act, the National Trails Systems Act, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and Park-specific statutes and regulations, and State law;
• National Historic Preservation Act and cultural resource protection laws;
• Cooperation with Tribes, including co-stewardship;
• Partnership and Cooperative Agreement authorities, including financial assistance authorities; and
• Constitutional law, including First Amendment law.

2. Conducting legal research and producing opinions and memoranda requiring a high degree of creative legal effort, judgment, and discretion, often harmonizing conflicting positions in areas with little or no precedent, while promoting goals of consistency and efficiency.
3. Providing general legal counsel and services to the National Park Service's (NPS's) National Capital Region, which oversees the National Mall and other parks in the Nation's capital as well as units of the national park system located in nearby surrounding areas.
4. Advising and assisting regional and field offices of the SOL with respect to matters within the expertise of the Branch of National Parks.

Salary Information: *First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the lower salary range of the grade level.
GS-12: $99,200 (Step 1*) - $128,956 (Step 10) per annum.
GS-13: $117,962 (Step 1*) - $153,354 (Step 10) per annum.
GS-14: $139,395 (Step 1*) - $181,216 (Step 10) per annum.

• Serve as Grants Management Specialist with responsibility for programmatic and fiscal oversight, planning, development, implementation, and assessment of grant programs that support state, local, and tribal justice strategies to achieve safer communities and address chronic and emerging criminal justice challenges nationwide.
• Identify, address problem areas, and evaluate ongoing functions to ensure intended grant program goals are met.
• Manage pre-award coordination for grant solicitations, assess applications for complex discretionary and formula grants or cooperative agreements.
• Manage administration of a diverse range of complex grants and cooperative agreements, ensure timely submission of reports and deliverables.
• Serve as a technical expert in compliance monitoring for complex grants and conducting in-depth assessments to ensure adherence to financial and legal terms.

At the full performance level (GS-12) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
1. Digital Media
2. Create, write and distribute a wide variety of materials to communicate information.
3. Employ established communications research and planning principles to develop portions of strategic communication plans.
4. Policies and Directives: Bipartisan Infrastructure Law