THIS IS A PUBLIC NOTICE: Please review further information below regarding posting.
You will serve as an Senior Systems Analyst with technical responsibility for planning, developing, implementing and evaluating performance and financial reporting projects.
This remote position is located in the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), Office of Evaluation Sciences, Office of Government-wide Policy (OGP).
Summary
THIS IS A PUBLIC NOTICE: Please review further information below regarding posting.
You will serve as an Senior Systems Analyst with technical responsibility for planning, developing, implementing and evaluating performance and financial reporting projects.
This remote position is located in the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), Office of Evaluation Sciences, Office of Government-wide Policy (OGP).
This Notice is issued under Direct-Hire Authority (DHA) to recruit new talent to this occupations for which there is a severe shortage of candidates. This means that we can hire any qualified candidate, either from this notice or from any source.
A few key facts about this DHA notice:
Current civil service employees will receive new appointments if selected under this Direct Hire Authority.
For more information on DHA, please visit http//www.opm.gov/directhire/index.asp.
As an IT Specialist (System Analysis) you will:
Provide expert technical advice to other IT Specialists and/or national personnel; serve as an agency expert on a variety of organization wide groups; represent the organization in meetings with representatives of industry, other agencies, public organizations, etc., to resolve problems, develop joint policies/standards and exchange information regarding areas of technical expertise.
Coordinate the implementation of government-wide IT programs and projects to support the Office of Evaluation Sciences in the Office of Governmentwide Policy. Undertake special projects in response to barriers to access requirements and determines the appropriate course of action using computer technology; this includes, but is not limited to, the development of governmentwide business intelligence tools, electronic forms, web applications, personnel and financial models and other tools. Work with policy officials to develop evidence summaries regarding IT barriers to access to Federal programs.
Plan or recommend long-range incorporation into the organization's work; conduct research to develop new processes and systems that will increase and improve user access to federal programs; support the development and design of evaluations and quantitative methods and processes for testing, demonstrating and prototyping new technologies which can address barriers to program access and monitor operational, IT, HR and financial policies, procedures, guidelines and standards related to performance and financial reporting.
Provide expert technical support, coordination and advice in the future planning and integration of governmentwide evidence building activities. Develops clear and concise descriptions or outlines requirements for use in the development of preliminary project descriptions, request for proposals (RFPs), statements of work (SOWs) and task orders.
US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
Meet all eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date.
Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959
If selected, you must meet the following conditions:
Current or Formal Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or formal political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
Serve a one year probationary period, if required.
Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 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.
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 $98,496 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 for this position, Applicants applying for the GS-13 grade level must meet the following requirements:
Have IT-related experience demonstrating EACH of the four competencies AND specialized experience listed below:
IT SPECIALIST COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:
Attention to Detail - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant reviews reports, documents, records, data, or other materials to verify completeness, correctness, consistency, compliance, or authenticity.
Customer Service - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant promotes or develops and maintains good working relationships with key individuals or groups.
Oral Communication - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant discusses results, problems, plans, suggestions, terms, or conditions with others.
Problem Solving - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant designs or conducts analytical studies, cost-benefit analyses, or other research.
To qualify, applicants must possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience as an IT Systems Analysis with technical responsibility for developing and implementing Business Intelligence (BI) solutions for customers using various data management systems and tools and managing complex projects that include the diagnosis of behavioral bottlenecks in public service or program delivery, translating findings from the social and behavioral findings into concrete interventions that are likely to improve priority outcome measure achievement, and designing rigorous randomized controlled trials to test the impact of these recommendations using administrative data.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Bargaining Unit status: Not Applicable
Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.
This is a term appointment, made for an initial period of 2 years. The appointment may be extended up to a total of 3 years, in increments of 1 year or less. Permanent competitive career or career-conditional employment cannot be acquired through a term appointment.
Term employees are eligible to participate in most of the benefit programs available to permanent federal employees, e.g., the FEHB, FEGLI, Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) and the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP).
Term employees do not acquire competitive status or reinstatement eligibility as a result of the term appointment. The first year of employment of a term employee is a trial period and all term employees must serve a 1-year trial period.
We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area.
GSA is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility that goes beyond our compliance with EEO regulations including:
Valuing and embracing diversity, promoting equity, inclusion and accessibility, and expecting cultural competence; and
Fostering a work environment where all employees, customers and stakeholders feel respected and valued.
Our commitment is:
Reflected in our policies, procedures and work environment;
Recognized by our employees, customers and stakeholders; and
Drives our efforts to recruit, attract, retain and engage the diverse workforce needed to achieve our mission.
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.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applications will be evaluated against the basic qualifications. Qualified candidates will be considered in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Direct Hire Guidelines. Veterans' Preference does not apply to the direct hire recruitment procedures. Certain selections made under this notice will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Current civil service employees might be given new appointments to the civil service. You may not be considered for the position, if any part of the application is incomplete or missing the required supporting documentation. Falsifying your background, education and/or experience is cause for not hiring you or dismissing you if hired.
Knowledge of current information systems technology and awareness of emerging information technologies and their applications to business processes and applications.
Knowledge to implement information technology systems to meet organizational requirements.
Knowledge of IT security concepts, standards and methods and project management principles, methods and practices to address and manage a diverse array of IT issues and projects.
Knowledge of security requirements surrounding the protection Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
Ability to analyze, interpret, and report to senior management on financial and operational results, emerging trends, and potential problems, particularly as they relate to current or future requirements for development, revision or enhancement of reporting for financial systems.
Knowledge of the mission, business and technical requirements of customer organizations and Business Intelligence methods and technologies to resolve problems and evaluate new methods of enhancing customer satisfaction.
Skill in applying business process engineering concepts and methods to lead or conduct complex studies to identify potential improvements in the way IT is applied to key business functions.
Skill in applying IT systems management methods and enhance highly efficient IT systems that respond to business requirements, end user needs and incorporate agency goals and mission.
Additional hurdle assessments, such as narrative responses or other assessments, may be administered to applicants who meet the requirements of the first hurdle, e.g., the minimum qualification requirements. If additional assessments are used, you will be provided with further instructions.
If you are an Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan eligible or a GSA Career Transition Assistance eligible, you must be considered well qualified to receive priority (ICTAP/CTAP). Well qualified is defined as possession of the majority of competencies required for the position and will be determined, based upon a review of your resume against the competencies required for the position being filled.
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.
ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.
Your resume showing applicant's name, email address, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
If you are claiming veterans’ preference: (a) Copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 that shows the dates of your active duty service. If selected, a DD-214 showing your type of discharge (member 4 copy) will be required prior to appointment. (b) If you are claiming 10-point preference or derived preference (a spouse, widow or widower, or parent of a deceased or disabled veteran), submit both of the following in addition to the DD-214: (1) completed SF-15 form; and (2) proof of your entitlement (refer to SF-15 for complete list).
If you are active duty military - Certification on a letterhead from your military branch that includes your rank, character of service (must be under honorable conditions) & military service dates including discharge/release date (must be no later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted).
If you are ICTAP/CTAP eligible - submit a, b, and c: (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance appraisal.
Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50.
This Direct Hire Public Notice will be used to build a list/inventory of applicants that may be referred as vacancies become available.
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, Office of Governmentwide Policy
General Services Administration
Human Resources Division (CRSB)
1800 F Street NW Room 1100
Washington, District of Columbia 20405
United States
Next steps
This Notice is issued under direct-hire authority to recruit new talent to occupations for which there is severe shortage of candidates. We have a severe shortage of qualified applicants for out IT Specialist positions. To help us fill these jobs, we have been granted "Direct Hire Authority" or DHA. This means that when we have a vacant job, we can hire any qualified candidate, either from this notice or from any source. The benefit of applying to this notice is that your application may be shared with a hiring manager if they request resumes from this notice.
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.
ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.
Your resume showing applicant's name, email address, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
If you are claiming veterans’ preference: (a) Copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 that shows the dates of your active duty service. If selected, a DD-214 showing your type of discharge (member 4 copy) will be required prior to appointment. (b) If you are claiming 10-point preference or derived preference (a spouse, widow or widower, or parent of a deceased or disabled veteran), submit both of the following in addition to the DD-214: (1) completed SF-15 form; and (2) proof of your entitlement (refer to SF-15 for complete list).
If you are active duty military - Certification on a letterhead from your military branch that includes your rank, character of service (must be under honorable conditions) & military service dates including discharge/release date (must be no later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted).
If you are ICTAP/CTAP eligible - submit a, b, and c: (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance appraisal.
Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50.
This Direct Hire Public Notice will be used to build a list/inventory of applicants that may be referred as vacancies become available.
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, Office of Governmentwide Policy
General Services Administration
Human Resources Division (CRSB)
1800 F Street NW Room 1100
Washington, District of Columbia 20405
United States
Next steps
This Notice is issued under direct-hire authority to recruit new talent to occupations for which there is severe shortage of candidates. We have a severe shortage of qualified applicants for out IT Specialist positions. To help us fill these jobs, we have been granted "Direct Hire Authority" or DHA. This means that when we have a vacant job, we can hire any qualified candidate, either from this notice or from any source. The benefit of applying to this notice is that your application may be shared with a hiring manager if they request resumes from this notice.
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.
