About this role
Job SummaryThis position is located in the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development, Execution, Formulation and Reporting Branch. OPEPD serves as the principal adviser to the Secretary on all matters relating to policy development, implementation, evaluation, and review, budget proposals and processes, data strategy and governance, and student privacy.
QualificationsMinimum Qualification Requirements You may meet the minimum qualifications for the GS-11, if you possess the specialize experience, education, or a combination of the two. Specialized Experience for the GS-11: One year of experience in either federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS-09 performing two (2) out of three (3) of the following duties or work assignments: 1. Experience with policies, procedures, and regulations that can be adapted to coordinate analytical reports for at least one program. 2. Experience analyzing data to resolve problems and develop recommendations to management with supervision. 3. Experience with the administration of activities to support activities that demonstrate analytical and evaluative capabilities. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) The quality of your experience will be measured by the extent to which you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). You do not need to provide separate narrative responses to these KSAs, as they will be measured by your responses to the occupational questionnaire (you may preview the occupational questionnaire by clicking the link at the end of the Evaluations section of this vacancy announcement). 1. Knowledge of applying qualitative or quantitative analytical methods to evaluate program effectiveness and to enhance management processes and systems. 2. Ability to learn details of statutory provisions, regulations, and guidance relevant to education programs. 3. Skill in planning, communication, scheduling, and managing projects and studies. EDUCATION (see EDUCATION SECTION of the vacancy announcement) OR A combination of both education and experience in which the total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level You may meet the minimum qualifications for the GS-12, if you possess the specialize experience. Specialized Experience for the GS-12: One year of experience in either federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS-11 performing two (2) out of three (3) of the following duties or work assignments: 1. Experience with policies, procedures, and regulations that are used to coordinate budget execution and analytical reports for at least one program. 2. Experience analyzing data to resolve problems and develop recommendations to management independently. 3. Experience with the administration of activities to support and demonstrate analytical and evaulative procedures. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) The quality of your experience will be measured by the extent to which you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). You do not need to provide separate narrative responses to these KSAs, as they will be measured by your responses to the occupational questionnaire (you may preview the occupational questionnaire by clicking the link at the end of the Evaluations section of this vacancy announcement). 1. Ability to initiate, develop, and recommend qualitative or quantitative analytical methods to evaluate program effectiveness and to enhance management processes and systems. 2. Knowledge of statutory provisions, regulations, and guidelines relevant to education programs and understand how they impact Budget estimates. 3. Skills in planning, scheduling, and managing projects and studies.
Major DutiesAPPLICATION LIMIT: This vacancy announcement is limited to the first 200 applications received and will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the day that we receive the 200th application, or at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the listed closing date, whichever occurs first. We encourage you to read this entire vacancy announcement prior to submitting your application. As a Managment and Program Analyst, GS-0343-11, you will be responsible for: • Assisting with the development and documentation of a variety of broad analytical studies involving financial management reporting related to the Department's loan and grant programs. • Assisting with the review and analysis of regular and ad hoc system reports. Conducting research and analysis of budget execution data, assists in troubleshooting execution anomalies to determine the cause and initiate corrective actions. • Using oral and written communication skills in presentation of budgetary information/ strategies to Management officials. As a Managment and Program Analyst, GS-0343-12, you will be responsible for: • Developing and documenting a variety of broad analytical studies involving financial management reporting related to the Department's loan and grant programs. • Reviewing and analyzing regular and ad hoc system reports. Conducting research and analysis of budget execution data, assists in troubleshooting execution anomalies to determine the cause and initiate corrective actions. • Using oral and written communication skills in presentation of budgetary information/ strategies to Management Officials.RequirementsCondition of Employment: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a probationary period or trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: • your performance and conduct; • the needs and interests of the agency; • whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and • whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period OR trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this vacancy announcement. 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. We will consider all qualifying experience, including any volunteer experience.