Management Analyst

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Time in grade: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. (e.g. one year at the GS-11 grade level for consideration for the GS-12 grade level). For the GS-11 level: To qualify for this position, you must possess at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the Federal GS-9 level or higher, that has equipped me with the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. Examples of specialized experience include: Performing duties in support of a variety of business operations, administrative services, and/or management support programs and functions (e.g. Conducting studies of financial operations and programs). Gathering information, identifying and analyzing issues and/or participating in activities to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of work operations in support of organizational program objectives; OR Education Substitution: 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or equivalent doctoral degree; OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of graduate-level education and experience, as described above, may be used to qualify for this position. This combination must have equipped you with the necessary knowledge and/or experience to successfully perform the duties of this position. Combinations of experience and education must total at least 100% as outlined in OPM Qualifications policy. For the GS-12 Level: To qualify for this position, you must possess at least one year professional experience, equivalent to the GS-11 level or higher, that has equipped you with the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. For this position, examples of related experience include: Managing or overseeing a variety of business operations, administrative services, and/or management support programs and functions Performing duties in support of a variety of business operations, administrative services, and/or management support programs and functions (e.g. Conducting studies of financial operations and programs). Presenting findings and making recommendations for new methods, management processes, policies, guidance and/or controls to streamline procedures; Using strategic planning to define and align organizational plans with strategic goals, performance goals, and/or performance measures; Identifying procedural problems in program operations and preparing presentations or reports with findings and recommendations to improve program and management performance to senior management. Note: There is no education substitution for the GS-12 level. For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classificationqualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
This position is located on in the state office, United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service. The Management Analyst provides assistance to the Assistant State Conservationist for Management and Strategy staff and the entire local support unit. The position entails conducting detailed analysis of functions, processes and data pertaining to the effectiveness, efficiency and accountability of administrative programs and work operations within the state.