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Policy Analyst

General Services Administration
Office of Governmentwide Policy
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Summary

This is not a full-time telework position. The selectee will be required to report to the U.S. General Services Administration, Office of Government-wide Policy,  Office of Asset & Transportation Management, Travel, Relocation, Mail & Transportation Division, 1800 F Street, NW., Washington, DC 20405.  

Overview

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Open date: 12/05/2019
Closed date: 12/19/2019
Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$99,172 - $128,920 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 13
Promotion potential
13
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings, conferences, or training.
Appointment type
Permanent
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Other
Announcement number
2000543ASMP
Control number
553542300

Duties

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Through evidence-based policy, the Office of Asset and Transportation Management helps agencies make better decisions that enable effective and efficient government-wide asset and transportation management. The Travel, Relocation, Mail & Transportation Division establishes and delivers policy for the efficient movement of people, property, and mail.

As a Policy Analyst, you will set policy direction, interpret, develop and implement new and existing policies for the various functions of the office, including program management, business and IT relationships management and portfolio management/development. 

A Policy Analyst:

  • Represents the organization and its interests in meetings with other organizations to obtain all viewpoints regarding proposed policies and policy updates. Maintains continuing relationships with managers and employees and Federal officials on all matters related to the organization’s role in implementing program policies in support of the mission. Prepares formal presentations, written narratives, and policy analyses for a range of purposes; mentors, coaches, and assists other staff and stakeholders and customers on policies and procedures; and effectively presents complex information and/or controversial recommendations to decision-makers.

  • Identifies policy related to implementation of changes or new products and services; and develops recommendations and strategies for addressing new requirements or changes. Responsible for the leadership, innovation, governance, and management necessary to identify, evaluate, mitigate, and monitor policy across all program and project areas, ensuring policy updates from the program/projects occur in accordance with established processes and procedures. Identifies problem areas, defines the nature and scope of the problem, considers possible study approaches assumptions to be used; and objectives sought; and recommends alternatives or solutions for resolving issues.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
  • Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
  • Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date, if applicable
  • Register with Selective Service, if you are a male born after 12/31/1959

If selected, you must meet the following conditions:

  • 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.
  • Serve a one year probationary period, if required.
  • Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level).
  • Complete a financial disclosure report to verify that no conflict, or an appearance of conflict, exists between your financial interest and this position.

Qualifications

For each job on your resume, provide:

  • the exact dates you held  each job (from month/year to month/year)
  • number of hours per week you worked (if part time).    

If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.

For a brief video on creating a Federal resume, click here. 

The GS-13 salary range starts at $99,172.00 per year.  If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.  

To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as implementing an enterprise-wide change management program; analyzing current business processes; measuring, monitoring and providing feedback on results to ensure the achievement of agency goals; and conducting complex analytical studies which inform management and identify actual or potential problem areas affecting program operations. 

Education

Note: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Additional information

Bargaining Unit status: This position is not covered by a bargaining unit.

Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.  

Travel expenses associated with interviews may be approved. Determinations will be made on a case-by-case basis.

On a case-by-case basis, the following incentives may be approved:

·       Recruitment incentive if you are new to the federal government

·       Relocation incentive if you are a current federal employee

·       Credit toward vacation leave if you are new to the federal government

Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement as needed; through other means; or not at all.  

How you will be evaluated

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

You will be evaluated on the questions you answer during the application process, which will measure your overall possession of the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities.  Your responses to these questions must be supported by your resume or your score may be lowered.

1.  Skill in oral and written communications.

2.  Knowledge of a wide range of analytical methods and techniques for the assessment and improvement of organizational effectiveness, internal control activities, and methods for evaluating organizational performance.

2a.  Ability to apply experimental theories and new developments to problems and to make decisions or recommendations that change, interpret or develop public policies/programs.

2b.  Knowledge of laws, policies, regulations, and precedents.  

Additional assessments may be used, and, if so, you will be provided with further instructions.

If you are eligible under Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan or GSA’s Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP/CTAP), you must receive a score of 85 or higher to receive priority.


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Office of Governmentwide Policy

Agency contact information

Theresa Nickle
Phone
202-573-5119
Fax
000-000-0000
Email
angela.speight@gsa.gov
Address
GSA, Office of Governmentwide Policy
General Services Administration
Washington Area Service Center
1800 F Street NW - Room 1100
Washington, District of Columbia 20405
United States

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