Management and Program Analyst GS-0343-7/9, FPL-GS-12 (DE)

About the company

This position is with the Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE), Policy, Planning, and Innovation (PPI), located in Washington, DC. PPI formulates federal postsecondary policy and directs and coordinates programs for assistance to postsecondary educational institutions and students pursuing a postsecondary education.

Requirements

Minimum Qualification Requirements You may meet the minimum qualifications for the GS-07, if you possess the specialize experience, education, or a combination of the two. Specialized Experience for the GS-7 One year of experience in either federal or non-federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS-05 performing two (2) out of three (3) of the following duties or work assignments: Experience with qualitative and quantitative analytical methods to evaluate administrative processes, procedures or organizational operations. Experience preparing clear, accurate and grammatically written communication, reports or administrative documents in accordance with established standards. Experience applying analytical and problem-solving techniques to identify, operational issues, evaluate information or recommend potential solutions. You may meet the minimum qualifications for the GS-09, if you possess the specialize experience, education, or a combination of the two. Specialized Experience for the GS-9 One year of experience in either federal or non-federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS-07 performing two (2) out of three (3) of the following duties or work assignments: Experience interpreting and applying Federal or agency regulations policies and directives to evaluate program operations and ensure compliance with established requirements. Experience analyzing operating procedures or applying fact-finding techniques to assess program effectiveness, identify deficiencies or determine compliance with established standards. Experience preparing reports, presenting finding, or providing recommendation to management regarding improvements to programs operations and procedures and organizational efficiency. OR EDUCATION (see EDUCATION SECTION of the vacancy announcement) OR A combination of both education and experience in which the total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level. GS-07 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) The quality of your experience will be measured by the extent to which you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). You do not need to provide separate narrative responses to these KSAs, as they will be measured by your responses to the occupational questionnaire (you may preview the occupational questionnaire by clicking the link at the end of the Evaluations section of this vacancy announcement). Knowledge of Federal and agency regulations and directives as well as organizational specific directives, programs, and missions to understand their impact on programs. Knowledge of management analysis techniques to identify, consider, and resolve issues or problems. Ability to analyze the issues for effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity. Skill to identify general project outlines and the work results desired, determines the methods and procedures to be employed, and gives specific task instructions Knowledge of operating guidelines governing administrative programs to help begin program improvements. GS-09 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) The quality of your experience will be measured by the extent to which you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). You do not need to provide separate narrative responses to these KSAs, as they will be measured by your responses to the occupational questionnaire (you may preview the occupational questionnaire by clicking the link at the end of the Evaluations section of this vacancy announcement). Ability to analyze the issues, select and apply acceptable analytical techniques to the resolution of procedural problems. Skills to conduct interviews with staff and customers to obtain information about organizational missions, functions, and work procedures. Knowledge of Federal and agency regulations and directives as well as organizational specific directives, programs, and missions to understand their impact on programs. Skill to write in an understandable and concise manner. Ability to plan, coordinate, and perform the steps to complete projects.

You may meet the minimum qualifications of this position by meeting the following education options. Minimum Qualification Requirements GS-07: One-full year of graduate level education. OR Superior Academic Achievement (SSA): Class standing - Must be in the upper third of the graduating class in college, university, or major subdivision. Grade Point Average (GPA) - 3.0 or higher (B or better) overall, or 3.5 or higher (B+ or better) in required major field courses, Calculated over all completed courses, the last two years of the curriculum, or the major field, whichever is most favorable. 3. Honor society membership - Recognition in a relevant honor society. GPA must be from official transcripts, and certain post-degree courses may be included if they meet the position's requirements. Minimum Qualification Requirements GS-09: Master's or equivalent graduate degree. OR Two-full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree. OR LL.B. or J.D., if related. Foreign Education: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must submit a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, please click Foreign Education.

How to apply

APPLICATION LIMIT: This vacancy announcement is limited to the first 200 applications received and will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the day that we receive the 200th application, or at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the listed closing date, whichever occurs first. We encourage you to read this entire vacancy announcement prior to submitting your application. As a Management and Program Analyst, GS-0343-07, you will be responsible for: Participating in program studies and analysis of operations. Preparing materials for workflow and operational analysis, cost studies, and equipment utilization. Preparing initial work plans and draft reports based on existing procedures or observation. Reviewing operational plans, current projects, and future work projects and making recommendations for improving methods. Creating and maintaining the documentation of Policy, Planning, and Innovation (PPI) procedures. As a Management and Program Analyst, GS-0343-09, you will be responsible for: Conducting studies of work processes and procedures and identifies problems, reviews production standards, and makes tentative solution recommendations. Gathering information for reports or presentations and reviewing reports to ensure user requirements are met and appropriate rules and regulations followed. Developing of directives and the design, development, documentation, and implementation of multiple reporting systems. Writing draft responses for incoming correspondence and requests for information from high-level officials, the postsecondary education community, and the public. Creating and maintaining the documentation of Policy, Planning, and Innovation (PPI) procedures.

Other

Requirements The U.S. Department of Education (ED) has interagency agreements (IAAs) with other agencies to ensure efficient delivery of funded programs and activities and move closer to fulfilling the President's promise to return education to the states. Employees may receive detail assignments to these agencies in support of the IAAs. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a probationary period or trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period OR trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Key Requirements: Must be a US Citizen. Males 18 and over must be registered with the Selective Service. Must complete a background investigation and fingerprint check. Must be determined suitable for federal employment. Relocation expenses will not be paid. You may be subject to serve a one-year probationary period. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills, and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. We will consider all qualifying experience, including any volunteer experience.