Program Analyst - Washington, United States - US Minority Business Development Agency

Description

Duties:


The Program Analyst will be responsible for performing:

• Analysis and advisory assignments related to the effectiveness of programs and/or the efficiency of the management of operations.
• Identifying procedural problems in program operations, using quantitative or qualitative methods.
• Conducting studies on operating programs and analyzing findings.

Requirements:


Conditions of Employment:

• You must successfully pass a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use of possession of drugs.
• A probationary period may be required.
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
• Drug Test Required: No
• License required: No
• Preemployment physical required: No
• Bargaining Unit Position: Yes
• Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE form 450): No
• Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS)

Expense:
will not be paid


Qualifications:

Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service.

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

This experience need not have been in the federal government.

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.


Minimum Requirements:

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GS-11:
A. I Have one year of specialized experience at the GS-09 level or equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal government performing the following duties

• Conducting studies of work processes/ procedures and data analysis within an organization using quantitative or qualitative methods;
• Making tentative recommendations for program problem resolution;
  AND:
• Reviewing reports and studies to ensure appropriate rules and regulations are utilized;

B. I have a Ph.
D.

or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or L.L.M., if related.

C. I have an equivalent combinations of successfully completed higher-level graduate education and experience in A and B above to meet the total qualification requirements.


Education:

Applicants must have have a Ph.
D.

or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or L.L.M., if related and have an equivalent combination of successfully completed higher-level graduate education and experience.

See Qualifications Above.


Additional information:

This position does not confer non-competitive conversion to the competitive service.

Acceptance of an excepted service appointment from applicants in the competitive service will require a written statement of understanding when voluntarily leaving the competitive service.

• Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.

As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.


How You Will Be Evaluated:

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

• Ability to analyze legislation and pending legislation for impact on government programs.
• Knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, and policies related to program/operations area in order to analyze their impact on programs.
• Ability to prepare written recommendations based on your analysis of legislation.
• Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.

As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

• Required Documents

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your