Clarification from the agency

Your application will be considered if you are a: • GSA employee - must be employed in Region 4, Public Buildings Services (PBS). • 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.

As a Program Analyst, you will be responsible for providing in-depth analysis on a variety of subject matter involving the evaluation of programs and services. You will be responsible for:

• Performing analysis of operating programs to determine effectiveness in achieving organizational goals.
• Reporting problems and discrepancies in project schedule and budget to project teams and cross-Divisional leadership.
• Identifying actual and potential problem areas and reports findings directly to the Project Delivery Division Director and to other program office(s) involved.      
• Performing studies requiring evaluation and identification of a variety of operational problems, evaluating alternative solutions and recommending appropriate action.

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 1 investigation level).
• Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Security’s e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment.
• 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.

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The GS-12 salary range starts at $80,830.00 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:  

Specialized experience is work involving the identification and analyses of program data and comparing it to regulations, policy, procedures or other program criteria; and experience in evaluating criteria for developing input for organizational performance management planning including strategic assessments, strategic action plans, organizational performance measures, and quality performance reviews.

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. In‐depth knowledge of the organization and functions of PBS and GSA; a substantive knowledge of PBS' programs, Goals, Objectives and interrelationships, and the means by which it accomplishes assignments and fulfills its program responsibilities; general knowledge of the function of other agencies, the Judiciary and Congress; and general knowledge of PBS' responsibilities for the construction of Federal facilities.
2. Ability to make evaluative analyses of program objectives and present recommendations and conclusions. Knowledge of evaluation techniques.
3. Skill in oral and written communication is essential to present recommendations to management. Ability to present and gain acceptance of evaluation findings.
4. Knowledge of basic accounting, budget, economic and management principles. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work where diverse interests are present.
5. Ability to effect favorable internal and external relations is essential to effective performance.
6. Ability to identify problem areas, conduct studies, analyze findings and make recommendations on substantive operating programs.
7. Knowledge of Government and agency regulations, policies, processes and procedures, including Federal laws and regulations, Executive Orders and agency directives pertaining to the designated program area(s).
8. Skill in interpersonal relations and in written and oral communications required to explain and negotiate requirements and/or implementation of program initiatives; ability to present findings and conduct formal meetings in a concise and professional manner.

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.