Management and Program Analyst - Merit Systems Protection Board

Summary The selectee serves as a Management and Program Analyst for the office of Financial and Administrative Management (FAM), U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB). The selectee creates, reviews, evaluates, and analyzes data reports to respond to internal and external requests for routine and non-routine information. They are also responsible for a variety of complex, non-routine tasks associated with policy management, reporting, performance management, data, and process management. Responsibilities The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity. The duties may include, but are not limited to: Provides significant input in the development and establishment of policies, plans, and procedures for MSPB. Develops proposed policy and procedural guidance involving all FAM functions for issuance to offices at headquarters and the regions. Ensures proper and timely attention is devoted to high level, top priority, urgent, and/or controversial issues, problems, new management requirements or situations which arise. Serves as the lead for managing all data inquiries within FAM, which may be routine or new/undefined. Manages and monitors FAM created and controlled data, serves as liaison to other support units to respond to departmental and congressional requests. Coordinates and collaborates with FAM staff and other MSPB offices and functions to maintain, modify, or implement systems and reports for collection and analysis of data as required by law. Collaborates with FAM staff to understand data challenges and make recommendations to management to enhance ineffective program polices or practices. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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 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-13 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-12 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Experience in data collection and analysis. Preparing and coordinating responses to managers or other staff members regarding financial and administrative programs and reports. Advising and assisting on administrative matters. Reviewing, assessing, and analyzing policies and practices related to program management. Note: There is no education substitution for this grade level. FOR THE GS-14 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-13 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Performing statistical analysis on large volume of reports, analyses, and other statistical data. Managing and operating financial and administrative programs. Negotiating and implementing recommendations across organizational lines. Note: There is no education substitution for this grade level. 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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education This position does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional Information Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP/ICTAP candidates must be rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. When assessed through a score-based category rating method, CTAP/ICTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100. Veterans who are preference eligible or who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after three years or more of continuous active service are eligible for consideration under the Veteran's Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA). First time hires to the federal government normally start at the lowest rate of the salary range for the grade selected. This position is being concurrently announced under Case Exam Announcement Number DE-12541923-24-FAM. Current or former Federal employees or other eligible applicants may apply to both announcements to expand all possibilities of consideration since different referral criteria apply to each type of announcement. See the above announcement for more information. Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid. Any travel, transportation, and relocation expense associated with reporting for duty will be the responsibility of the selected employee. Promotion Potential: If you are selected for a position with further promotion potential, you will be placed under a career development plan, and may be non-competitively promoted if you successfully complete the requirements and if recommended by management. However, promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc) should contact: 1-800-877-8339. MSPB IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER and employment decisions are based on merit factors only. If you believe that you have been discriminated against in an employment decision by this agency, you have the right to seek counseling to resolve your complaint. You must do so within 45 days of the alleged discrimination action. If you desire to seek counseling, call the MSPB Office of Equal Employment Opportunity at 202 653-6772, Ext 4405. Worksite Information: This position may be eligible to telework as determined by the Agency based upon the duties of the position. This position may also be eligible for flexible work arrangements as determined by agency policy and any applicable collective bargaining agreements. Additional information regarding ad hoc, occasional, or reoccurring telework may be obtained at a later time from the hiring manager or program during the hiring process.