IMPORTANT: Unless you are a GSA PBS employee Do not apply to this announcement.
As a Business Analyst, you will be providing consistent, timely support both to GSA stakeholders and to client agencies by providing business analysis; this data and information relates to GSA and Customer real estate and financial needs and information.
This position is located in the Public Buildings Service, Client Delivery Team, Fort Worth, TX.
Summary
IMPORTANT: Unless you are a GSA PBS employee Do not apply to this announcement.
As a Business Analyst, you will be providing consistent, timely support both to GSA stakeholders and to client agencies by providing business analysis; this data and information relates to GSA and Customer real estate and financial needs and information.
This position is located in the Public Buildings Service, Client Delivery Team, Fort Worth, TX.
Your application will be considered if you are a:
• GSA PBS employee
• GSA surplus or displaced employee in the local commuting area who qualify for the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP)
You must be serving on career or career-conditional appointment, or under a noncompetitive Special Appointing Authority which provides for conversion to a permanent position in the Competitive Service.
Analyze a broad range of customer and program data for internal and external use to determine customer impact, to develop recommendations, reports, organizational position papers, etc. and from that analysis, to inform, influence and ensure consistent messaging, policies and programs for organizational decision-making and customer business planning processes.
Analyze the potential financial impact both internally and externally of new GSA and customer programs, policies and changes, including but not limited to funding matters such as pricing, rent bills, reimbursables, etc. Analyze pertinent individual and aggregate customer related information and provides consistent customer messages with regard to the outcomes of the information, and also in support of Standard Reporting. Based on analysis, makes recommendations that feed organizational decision-making for both GSA and customers.
Utilize national source data systems (i.e. RETA, REXUS, ePM, OA Tool, and/or their successor systems of record) to generate internal and external customer financial analysis and reports that track the financial status of projects, programs of projects, and occupancy requirements (ie. post occupancy tenant improvements, reimbursable services, additional, overtime, or above standard services).
Respond to billing questions and concerns regarding rent bills, OAs, and RWAs. Actively engage with the client on billing concerns and questions. Identify changes in rent bills and provides explanations of the root causes when necessary. Resolve billing issues within one billing cycle through individual troubleshooting efforts or established regional processes. Communicate issue resolution to the client.
Prepare standard and ad-hoc reports to reflect client financial status. On a regular basis, provide nationally consistent standard reports to the client and regional Client Delivery Team (CDT), including: CDT contact information, year-to-date rent by component, occupancy summaries and RWA summaries. These reports are the Business Analysts’ consistent communication with the client and, therefore, are critical to relationship establishment and management.
Meet all eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date.
Meet time-in-grade requirements within 30 days of closing date
If selected, you must meet the following conditions:
Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 1 investigation level).
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.
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The GS-12 level salary range starts at $82,696.00 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-11 level or higher in the Federal service.
Specialized experience is experience applying knowledge of market research, training techniques, customer outreach, and business development concepts. Such experience must include providing data analysis, advice, and assistance in identifying and developing new business markets; creating and maintaining customer relationships; and implementing and monitoring strategic plans and business processes that align with program and agency goals and performance measures.
Additional information
Bargaining Unit status: AFGE
GSA does not accept applications or application materials submitted with Government-paid postage.
Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement as needed. This vacancy announcement does not preclude filling this position by other means. Management also has the right not to fill the position.
Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position. Any travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the successful applicant.
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Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans)
Life insurance coverage with several options
Sick leave and vacation time, including 10 paid holidays per year
Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan)
Flexible work schedules and telework
Transit and child care subsidies
Flexible spending accounts
Long-term care insurance
Training and development
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.
You will be scored on the questions you answer during the application process, which will measure your 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.
Mastery of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods of analysis related to customer data associated with occupancies in GSA controlled space, including Rent, Reimbursable Services, small and large projects, and space assignments.
Knowledge of the PBS mission, organization, operating requirements and strategic/performance goals to analyze diverse customer information; to function as a technical consultant for key and on going customer space related projects with regard to financial matters and outcomes, and to interpret policy and provide advice on PBS and customer matters.
Knowledge of pricing policy, procedures related to activities in the areas of utilization factors, budget control, contracting, space planning and programming; general knowledge of building design and construction for project purposes.
Comprehensive knowledge of the range of administrative laws, policies, regulations, and precedents applicable to the administration of pricing policy, reimbursable work authorizations, and other policies and programs.
Skill to plan, organize, and direct teams, as part of a delivery team, and to negotiate effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations in line with client expectations and GSA policies, measures and goals, and expectations.
Ability to communicate in writing to prepare comprehensive recommendations, position papers, reports, etc. to all levels of audiences both formal and informal settings.
Additional assessments may be used, and, if so, you will be provided with further instructions.
If you are eligible under GSA’s Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), you must receive a score of 85 or higher to receive priority.
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.
Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans)
Life insurance coverage with several options
Sick leave and vacation time, including 10 paid holidays per year
Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan)
Flexible work schedules and telework
Transit and child care subsidies
Flexible spending accounts
Long-term care insurance
Training and development
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.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You can modify or complete your application any time before the deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, click here: Apply for a GSA Job. To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement.
Sign in or register on USAJobs and select a resume and documents to include in your application.
Once you have clicked Apply for this position now, you will be taken to the GSA site to complete the application process.
Click the Apply To This Vacancy and complete all steps in the application process until the Confirmation indicates your application is complete. If you click Return to USAJobs or get timed out prior to receiving confirmation, your application will not be submitted and cannot be considered for this job.
Note: Review the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section of this announcement to determine which apply to you and must be submitted online. You may choose one or more of the following options to submit your document(s): Upload (from your computer); USAJOBS (click the "USAJOBS" link to complete the transfer process) or FAX (read the “Fax instructions” provided prior to printing the Fax Cover Sheet and faxing your information).
Need Assistance in Applying? Contact the HR representative listed on the announcement prior to the application deadline. We are available to assist you Monday-Friday during normal business hours. You must receive HR approval before deviating from these instructions. Be sure to APPLY EARLY as most assessments must be completed fully and submitted before the announcement closing.
GSA, Public Buildings Service
General Services Administration
National Recruitment Center
2300 Main Street 2FL 2NW
Kansas City, Missouri 64108
United States
Next steps
After the closing date/deadline:
ELIGIBILITY/QUALIFICATIONS: Your application will be reviewed for all requirements.
REFERRAL TO MANAGEMENT: If you meet all the requirements, you may be referred to management for review and a possible interview.
SELECTION/TENTATIVE JOB OFFER: If you are selected, you will receive a tentative offer and start the suitability and/or security background investigation process.
FINAL JOB OFFER: Once our security office determines you can come on board, you will be given a final offer, which is typically 40 days after the announcement closes.
FINAL COMMUNICATION: Once the position is filled, we will notify you of your status. You may also check your status by logging into USAJOBS. Go to My USAJOBS and then to Applications.
Thank you for your interest in working for U.S. General Services Administration!
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You can modify or complete your application any time before the deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, click here: Apply for a GSA Job. To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement.
Sign in or register on USAJobs and select a resume and documents to include in your application.
Once you have clicked Apply for this position now, you will be taken to the GSA site to complete the application process.
Click the Apply To This Vacancy and complete all steps in the application process until the Confirmation indicates your application is complete. If you click Return to USAJobs or get timed out prior to receiving confirmation, your application will not be submitted and cannot be considered for this job.
Note: Review the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section of this announcement to determine which apply to you and must be submitted online. You may choose one or more of the following options to submit your document(s): Upload (from your computer); USAJOBS (click the "USAJOBS" link to complete the transfer process) or FAX (read the “Fax instructions” provided prior to printing the Fax Cover Sheet and faxing your information).
Need Assistance in Applying? Contact the HR representative listed on the announcement prior to the application deadline. We are available to assist you Monday-Friday during normal business hours. You must receive HR approval before deviating from these instructions. Be sure to APPLY EARLY as most assessments must be completed fully and submitted before the announcement closing.
GSA, Public Buildings Service
General Services Administration
National Recruitment Center
2300 Main Street 2FL 2NW
Kansas City, Missouri 64108
United States
Next steps
After the closing date/deadline:
ELIGIBILITY/QUALIFICATIONS: Your application will be reviewed for all requirements.
REFERRAL TO MANAGEMENT: If you meet all the requirements, you may be referred to management for review and a possible interview.
SELECTION/TENTATIVE JOB OFFER: If you are selected, you will receive a tentative offer and start the suitability and/or security background investigation process.
FINAL JOB OFFER: Once our security office determines you can come on board, you will be given a final offer, which is typically 40 days after the announcement closes.
FINAL COMMUNICATION: Once the position is filled, we will notify you of your status. You may also check your status by logging into USAJOBS. Go to My USAJOBS and then to Applications.
Thank you for your interest in working for U.S. General Services Administration!
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
