About this role
Job SummaryPLEASE NOTE: Based on the current hiring restrictions, selectees may be subject to additional approvals prior to an offer being extended. This position is located at Bureau of the Fiscal Service, Data Transparency Division. As a Business Systems Analyst (Product Owner), you will provide oversight of and manage a multidisciplinary team following the principles of agile and human-centered design to develop authoritative data standards.
QualificationsYou must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your résumé. Specialized Experience for the GS-13, you must have one year (full 52 weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: - Leading a project team or a segment of a project responsible for developing, managing, or improving public-facing data products or services that provide access to federal financial data; AND - Communicating federal financial data to internal and external stakeholders, both orally and in writing, to support financial transparency and the effective delivery and use of public data products or services.
Major DutiesAs a Business Systems Analyst (Product Owner), you will: Oversee, support, and manage the development, maintenance, and content of the assigned product including management of contractor resourced projects. Provide feedback on contractor performance to the Branch Manager and coordinates feedback on contractor performance to the contracting officer representative (COR) for formal actions to be made. Influence and collaborate with stakeholders to build partnerships for sharing and improving open data. Conduct and/or coordinates long and short-term data studies and projects using agile, human-centered design, and open source methodologies.RequirementsAll newly appointed employees to the competitive (or excepted) service are subject to a probationary (or trial) period. During this time, your performance, conduct, and suitability for continued employment will be evaluated. You will not automatically convert to permanent status at the end of the probationary (or trial) period. Your supervisor must affirmatively determine that continued employment is in the best interest of the Federal service. If no certification is made before the probationary (or trial) period ends, your appointment will be terminated. You are encouraged to actively engage with your supervisor, seek feedback, and understand role expectations. Additional guidance and support will be provided during onboarding. Must successfully complete a background investigation. Periodic reinvestigation is required no later than five years after selection and at least every succeeding five years. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. 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. Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel. Key Requirements: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section for additional Conditions of Employment. Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying. To preview the application questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13054392 Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National Optional Essay Questions Applicants may choose to respond to four short essay questions (200 words max each) to help us better understand your alignment with the agency's mission. These responses are optional and will not affect the applicant's eligibility.