About this role
Job SummaryThis position is located at Department of Housing and Urban Development, Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research. This opportunity is also open to Status Candidates under Announcement 26-HUD-12965483. Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply.
QualificationsYou must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Specialized Experience: 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: Development of partnerships including for-profit and non-profit organizations; AND Making determinations and recommendations involving a wide range of policies, procedures, and strategies; AND Performing research and analysis to evaluate qualifications and operations of grants or cooperative agreement awardees or contractors; AND Implementing policies, procedures, or instructions. 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 resume.
Major DutiesHUD's Mission The mission of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is to foster strong communities by supporting access to quality, affordable housing, expanding the housing supply, and unlocking homeownership opportunities for the American people. The Department is committed to furthering the promise of self-sufficiency in every American while promoting economic development to revitalize rural, tribal, and urban communities across the country. This position is located in the Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R). PD&R is responsible for providing advice and information to the Secretary to further the agency's, policy agenda; for maintaining current information to monitor housing needs, housing market conditions, and the operation of existing programs; and for conducting research on priority housing and community development issues. As a Program Analyst, you will: Perform analyses and program development research on short- and long-term innovation projects for International & Philanthropic Affairs Division (IPAD). Introduces new approaches to HUD programs, supports and manages such work to achieve the institutionalization of innovation within HUD. Review agency policies, objectives, management principles, and processes and provide analytical, innovative and partnership recommendations to enhance or increase the effectiveness of program development or execution through the adoption of new approaches, policies, practices or ideas. Coordinate activities with partners, International & Philanthropic Affairs Division (IPAD) staff, and HUD program staff to develop innovative approaches, practices and ideas that can be applied to HUD programs and grants. Support the Office of Policy Development (OPD) leadership and Director of International & Philanthropic Affairs Division (IPAD), acts as a liaison promoting initiatives to other HUD Offices, and provides regular written and oral reports to external and internal partners. Develop oral and written reports and presentations detailing findings and recommendations to enhance efficiency, impact and adoption of innovative approaches.RequirementsThe official duty station for this position will be in Alexandria, Virginia. Failure to report to duty at this location may be grounds for a disciplinary action, including removal. Key Requirements: Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. A one year probationary period may be required. Continued employment is contingent upon supervisory certification that continued employment will benefit the Federal Service; the certification will occur no less than 30 days before the end of the probationary/trial period. Must successfully complete a background investigation. 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. File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on. Please refer to "Additional Information Section for additional Conditions of Employment."