Management and Program Analyst

Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Minimum Qualification requirements as noted below. Specialized Experience: GS-07: You must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing three (3) of the four (4) duties listed below: Efficiently managing calendars, prioritize competing appointments, and resolve scheduling conflicts to ensure optimal use of executive time; Monitoring and managing correspondence, including drafting and reviewing documents for accuracy; Conducting research to gather relevant information and reference materials for Management; Communicating clearly and professionally with high-level executives and staff. OR one full year of graduate level education; OR meet the requirements under the superior academic achievement (S.A.A) provision; OR a combination of the required experience and education for this grade level. You may qualify on a combination of education and experience. The total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the requirement, must equal at least 100 percent. Specialized Experience: GS-09: Applicants must possess at least one-year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-07 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing three (3) of the four (4) duties listed below: Providing administrative support, including managing executive calendars, coordinating travel arrangements, and advising on document clearance procedures; Planning and conduct analytical studies, gather data, and make recommendations for enhancing organizational performance and operational efficiency; Developing tracking systems for resource requirements and supporting procedural guidance for staff; Collaboratively with team members and external stakeholders to achieve project objectives. OR two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master’s degree or master’s or equivalent graduate degree; or a combination of the required experience and education for this grade level. You may qualify on a combination of education and experience. The total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the requirement, must equal at least 100 percent. Only graduate level education more than the first 18 semester hours (27 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education. TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED. Specialized Experience: GS-11: Applicants must possess at least one-year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-09 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing three (3) of the four (4) duties listed below: Providing comprehensive support to senior leadership, including managing calendars, coordinating travel, and advising on administrative policies and procedures; Planning and conducting studies that identify organizational challenges, analyze data, and recommend actionable improvements to enhance program efficiency and effectiveness; Planning and implementing initiatives, coordinating cross-functional teams, and tracking project progress to align with organizational goals and priorities; Preparing clear and concise reports, facilitate meetings, and effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders to ensure successful project execution and collaboration. OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or, three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or, LL.M. if in a related field; or a combination of both specialized experience and education. You may qualify on a combination of education and experience. The total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the requirement, must equal at least 100 percent. Only graduate level education more than the first 36 semester hours (54 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education. TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED. Documenting Experience: IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. In accordance with Office of Personnel Management policy, federal employees are assumed to have gained experience by performing duties and responsibilities appropriate for their official series and grade level as described in their position description. Experience that would not normally be part of the employee’s position is creditable, however, when documented by satisfactory evidence, such as a signed memorandum from the employee’s supervisor or an SF-50 or SF-52 documenting an official detail or other official assignment. The documentation must indicate whether the duties were performed full time or, if part time, the “percentage of times” the other duties were performed. It is expected that this documentation is included in the employee’s official personnel record. In order to receive credit for experience in your resume that is not within the official series and grade level of your official position, you must provide a copy of the appropriate documentation of such experience as indicated above. Time-in-Grade Requirement: Under competitive merit promotion procedures, any individual who is currently holding, or who has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet “time-in-grade” requirements (have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade of the grade for which you are applying). You must include an SF-50 (you may need to submit more than one) that supports meeting this requirement with your application package. Superior academic achievement S.A.A. is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average, or (3) honor society membership. Class standing — Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses. Grade-point average (G.P.A.) — Applicants must have a grade-point average of: 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 (“B” or better) as recorded on their official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 (“B+” or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2years of the curriculum. OPM Qualification General Policies Website All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Administration, located in Washington, District of Columbia.