Management and Program Analyst
Job Location:
Washington, DC - USA
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Job Summary
This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response headquartered in Washington District of Columbia.
This announcement will close at 11:59 PM on the day that 100 applications have been received or on the closing date whichever is first.
WHAT YOULL BE DOING DAY TO DAY
As a Management and Program Analyst you will use your knowledge of and experience with ASPR to optimize business results and customer experience by:
- Assessing the management efficiency and effectiveness of ASPR/IBMSC evaluating program policy regulations and laws; reviewing proposed legislation; troubleshooting organizational issues; and proposing solutions to improve program performance and mitigate operational risks.
- Conducting analytical and evaluative studies of administrative management systems work processes resource utilization and decision-making processes; evaluating alternative courses of action and develops value-added changes where warranted.
- Preparing comprehensive reports and project plans that include milestones timetables risk management quality control and assurance measures continuous audits evaluation procedures and progress tracking mechanisms for projects and programs.
- Identifying and analyzing organizational issues problems and challenges; formulating and evaluating courses of action; drawing conclusions based on relevant facts; and recommending solutions involving efficiency effectiveness organizational design workload management and administrative functions.
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Males born after December 31 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service -
- Suitable for federal employment
- Meet time in grade restrictions by the closing date of the announcement
- Appointment will be subject to the applicants successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. All information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation.
- All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date.
- A financial disclosure statement may be required.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Minimum Qualifications: You must have one year of specialized experience to perform successfully the duties of the position. To be creditable specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service performing ALL of the following:
- Analyzing and evaluating the effectiveness of operations to meet program objectives;
- Evaluating findings from studies and recommending more efficient and effective ways to manage workloads;
- Developing and facilitating the use of monitoring mechanisms to track the progress of major projects; and
- Conducting comprehensive management studies to identify inefficiencies and recommend solutions.
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 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 application 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 employees position is creditable however when documented by satisfactory evidence such as a signed memorandum from the employees 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 employees official personnel 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.
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; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to gain employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience. If such experience is on a part-time basis you must provide the average number of hours worked per week as well as the beginning and ending dates of the experience so it can be fully credited.
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Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information visit: .
Note: Applications can be accepted from students who expect to complete qualifying education within 9 months from the date of application. Education was completed successfully before the applicant can be appointed.
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
Incentives may be authorized; however this is contingent upon multiple factors including funds availability. If authorized certain incentives may require you to sign a service agreement to remain in the Federal government for a period of up to 3 years. Note: This statement does not imply nor guarantee an incentive will be offered and paid. Incentives may include the following: moving expenses recruitment or relocation incentive; student loan repayment superior qualifications appointment creditable service for annual leave for prior non-federal work experience or prior uniformed military service etc.
Bargaining Unit Position: No
Research position: No
Drug Screening Required: No
Applicants selected for this position will be subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing upon hiring.
Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans - Hiring Authorities for Military Spouses - With Disabilities (Schedule A) - Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP/ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an CTAP/ICTAP eligible see To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy displaced Federal employees must be rated at 85.0 or above on the rating criteria for this position.
Beginning January 1 2010 agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5 United States Code. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years a political Schedule A Schedule C or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office.
USA Hire Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e. physical or mental) covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position after notification of the adjudication of your request you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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