MANAGEMENT And PROGRAM ANALYST

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. Time in grade: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet the 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. For the GS-7 level: Applicants must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level; or its non-Federal equivalent that demonstrates: Provide oversight and coordination of a full range of administrative and business management functions in support of the RD mission. Execute and implement administrative management actions that support the objectives of the organization. Perform recurring assignments related to the effectiveness of programs and operations and the productivity and efficiency of organizations and resource utilization. Conduct analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of program operations in meeting established agency goals and objectives. OR Completion of one full academic year of graduate education OR Bachelor’s degree with Superior Academic Achievement (SAA)* . Equivalent combination of education and experience are qualifying at this grade level. For the GS- 9 level: Applicants must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level; or its non-Federal equivalent that demonstrates: Assisting with gathering data; conducting research; administering and tracking program requirements; participates in conducting studies of organizational efficiency; providing basic recommendations for improving methods/processes.; OR master’s or equivalent graduate degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.B. or J.D., if related. Equivalent combination of experience and education are qualifying at this grade level. For the GS-11 level: Applicants must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level; or its non-Federal equivalent that demonstrates: Analyzing and evaluating the effectiveness of program operations; researching and investigating new or improved business and management practices for application to agency programs or operations; working with leadership on developing strategic vision for annual goals and long-range plans of operations throughout all organizational units; identifying and assembling narrative and statistical source information relating to programs and administrative functions; preparing initial work plans and draft reports based on existing procedures and/or observation of the program activities; OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; OR LL.M., if related. Equivalent combination of experience and education are qualifying at this grade level. NOTE: To be considered for this position, you must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the GS-0343 series set forth in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards by the closing date of the announcement. A copy is available at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards 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 serves as a Management and Program Analyst in New Mexico State Office providing oversight and coordination of a full range of administrative and business management functions in support of the Rural Development (RD) mission. THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION; THE SELECTEE WILL REPORT TO THE LISTED OFFICE.