Policy Data Analyst at Department Of Energy
Washington, DC 20001
About the Job
DutiesAs a Policy Data Analyst, some of your typical work assignments may include:Preparing and presenting original written and verbal communications and guidance
Communications and documents will include parts (or all) of rulemakings, public notices, reports, program guidance, research findings and recommendations, data requirements analyses, and other relevant deliverables
Audiences may include FERC management and staff, other government agencies, and members of the public.Promoting, enabling, and implementing data governance and stewardship policies that facilitate data collection, shared data assets, mission collaboration, and data quality, while fostering the maturation of data management strategies and policies.Planning and conducting relevant research and analysis of Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) and Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) matters, in addition to federal regulations and guidance
Researching and analyzing Commission and public documents, evaluating information requirements to ensure support of FERC's mission, and supporting the design of information collections that result in shared, understood data assets.Collaborating effectively with Program Office staff and OMB in performing information collection activities in support of customers' needs
Collaborating effectively within Branch to empower and enable timely delivery of compliance filings, work artifacts and outputs, and addressing the needs of customers as well as the goals and objectives of the Data Governance Division.Planning, balancing, executing, and tracking numerous, disparate, simultaneous compliance activities and other strategic projects in different stages and of varying lengths, priorities, sensitivities, and complexities
Assisting in budget formulation and resource allocation and supporting risk management activities in support of the Data Governance Division.Requirements Conditions of EmploymentYou must be a U.S
Citizen or National.You must provide your SF-50 (see Required Documents section).A one-year probationary period may be required.A background investigation is required.This is not a bargaining unit position.Generally, male applicants must be registered with the Selective Service.Relocation expenses will not be paid.You may be required to divest certain energy-related securities.Time-in-grade requirements must be met within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement unless you are (1) eligible for a special hiring authority OR (2) reinstatement eligible.You must meet qualification (experience and/or education) requirements by the closing date of this announcement
QualificationsTo view the eligibility and qualification requirements of a Policy Data Analyst, GS-0301, please visit: Policy Data Analyst, 0301 | Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (ferc.gov).You must have one full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 level
Specialized experience is defined as: Significant experience in policy and data analysis, data policy and governance, requirements and research, project management, contractor oversight, and developing recommendations, reports, rules, notices, and memoranda.Knowledge of the Paperwork Reduction Act and Regulatory Flexibility Act is preferred.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 any volunteer experience.Please do not cut and paste the position description, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.EducationThere is no education requirement for this position; therefore, transcripts are not required.Additional informationOur employees ranked FERC as a top 5 mid-size agency in both Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) and Effective Leadership according to the Partnership for Public Service’s Best Places to Work in the Federal Government! In addition, FERC was also ranked #1 in Work-Life Balance and we are proud to offer telework and workplace flexibilities in accordance with agency policy.The duty location of this position is Washington, DC
Agency employees are eligible for telework and other workplace flexibilities
Telework days and waiting periods for eligibility are determined when an employee enters on duty.When promotion potential is shown, future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval.If selected for this position, you will be required to:Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) to determine your suitability for Federal employment.Have your Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of your choice.Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9
Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S
FERC also participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify)
For more information about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit:
We are governed by the Office of Government Ethics (OGE) Standards of Conduct, the criminal conflict of interest statutes, and FERC’s supplemental ethics regulation, which specifically prohibits FERC employees from holding certain energy-related securities. To comply with these regulations and statutes, divestiture of these securities may be required after you begin employment
See 5 C.F.R
2634-41; 18 U.S.C
201-208; 5 C.F.R
3401
If selected, you may also be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of appointment.Receive authorization from OPM on any job offer you receive, if you are or were (within the last 5 years) a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch
Help
For more information regarding Federal benefits programs, visit: How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.Once the vacancy announcement closes, we will review your resume and any supporting documentation to determine whether you meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements for the position
Your resume must address the following competencies (knowledge, skills, and abilities, and other characteristics):
Written and Oral CommunicationData ManagementResearch and Requirements AnalysisTeamworkProject ManagementThe online assessment is used to evaluate your relevant education and experience in relation to the required competencies for this position.If you meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements, your application will be further evaluated based on your answers to the vacancy questionnaire
Your rating may be lowered if your responses are not supported by the education and/or experience described in your resume
The best qualified candidates will be identified for referral to the selecting official.You may be required to participate in a selection interview
If you are invited for an interview, you may be asked to bring a copy of your most recent performance appraisal
Please note - only your resume and cover letter will be forwarded to the selecting official.You may preview questions for this vacancy.
Communications and documents will include parts (or all) of rulemakings, public notices, reports, program guidance, research findings and recommendations, data requirements analyses, and other relevant deliverables
Audiences may include FERC management and staff, other government agencies, and members of the public.Promoting, enabling, and implementing data governance and stewardship policies that facilitate data collection, shared data assets, mission collaboration, and data quality, while fostering the maturation of data management strategies and policies.Planning and conducting relevant research and analysis of Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) and Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) matters, in addition to federal regulations and guidance
Researching and analyzing Commission and public documents, evaluating information requirements to ensure support of FERC's mission, and supporting the design of information collections that result in shared, understood data assets.Collaborating effectively with Program Office staff and OMB in performing information collection activities in support of customers' needs
Collaborating effectively within Branch to empower and enable timely delivery of compliance filings, work artifacts and outputs, and addressing the needs of customers as well as the goals and objectives of the Data Governance Division.Planning, balancing, executing, and tracking numerous, disparate, simultaneous compliance activities and other strategic projects in different stages and of varying lengths, priorities, sensitivities, and complexities
Assisting in budget formulation and resource allocation and supporting risk management activities in support of the Data Governance Division.Requirements Conditions of EmploymentYou must be a U.S
Citizen or National.You must provide your SF-50 (see Required Documents section).A one-year probationary period may be required.A background investigation is required.This is not a bargaining unit position.Generally, male applicants must be registered with the Selective Service.Relocation expenses will not be paid.You may be required to divest certain energy-related securities.Time-in-grade requirements must be met within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement unless you are (1) eligible for a special hiring authority OR (2) reinstatement eligible.You must meet qualification (experience and/or education) requirements by the closing date of this announcement
QualificationsTo view the eligibility and qualification requirements of a Policy Data Analyst, GS-0301, please visit: Policy Data Analyst, 0301 | Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (ferc.gov).You must have one full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 level
Specialized experience is defined as: Significant experience in policy and data analysis, data policy and governance, requirements and research, project management, contractor oversight, and developing recommendations, reports, rules, notices, and memoranda.Knowledge of the Paperwork Reduction Act and Regulatory Flexibility Act is preferred.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 any volunteer experience.Please do not cut and paste the position description, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.EducationThere is no education requirement for this position; therefore, transcripts are not required.Additional informationOur employees ranked FERC as a top 5 mid-size agency in both Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) and Effective Leadership according to the Partnership for Public Service’s Best Places to Work in the Federal Government! In addition, FERC was also ranked #1 in Work-Life Balance and we are proud to offer telework and workplace flexibilities in accordance with agency policy.The duty location of this position is Washington, DC
Agency employees are eligible for telework and other workplace flexibilities
Telework days and waiting periods for eligibility are determined when an employee enters on duty.When promotion potential is shown, future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval.If selected for this position, you will be required to:Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) to determine your suitability for Federal employment.Have your Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of your choice.Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9
Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S
FERC also participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify)
For more information about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit:
http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.Attend
a mandatory ethics trainingWe are governed by the Office of Government Ethics (OGE) Standards of Conduct, the criminal conflict of interest statutes, and FERC’s supplemental ethics regulation, which specifically prohibits FERC employees from holding certain energy-related securities. To comply with these regulations and statutes, divestiture of these securities may be required after you begin employment
See 5 C.F.R
2634-41; 18 U.S.C
201-208; 5 C.F.R
3401
If selected, you may also be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of appointment.Receive authorization from OPM on any job offer you receive, if you are or were (within the last 5 years) a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch
Help
For more information regarding Federal benefits programs, visit: How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.Once the vacancy announcement closes, we will review your resume and any supporting documentation to determine whether you meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements for the position
Your resume must address the following competencies (knowledge, skills, and abilities, and other characteristics):
Written and Oral CommunicationData ManagementResearch and Requirements AnalysisTeamworkProject ManagementThe online assessment is used to evaluate your relevant education and experience in relation to the required competencies for this position.If you meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements, your application will be further evaluated based on your answers to the vacancy questionnaire
Your rating may be lowered if your responses are not supported by the education and/or experience described in your resume
The best qualified candidates will be identified for referral to the selecting official.You may be required to participate in a selection interview
If you are invited for an interview, you may be asked to bring a copy of your most recent performance appraisal
Please note - only your resume and cover letter will be forwarded to the selecting official.You may preview questions for this vacancy.
