This vacancy is for a Management & Program Analyst (Public Notice Flyer) in the Economic Development Administration within the Department of Commerce.
EDA is seeking applicants under special direct hire authority provided to EDA for the Regional Technology and Innovation Hub ("Tech Hubs") program for this position in the Economic Development Administration's (EDA) Office of the Assistant Secretary (OAS), which reports to the Tech Hubs Program Deputy Director for Strategy & Impact.
Summary
This vacancy is for a Management & Program Analyst (Public Notice Flyer) in the Economic Development Administration within the Department of Commerce.
EDA is seeking applicants under special direct hire authority provided to EDA for the Regional Technology and Innovation Hub ("Tech Hubs") program for this position in the Economic Development Administration's (EDA) Office of the Assistant Secretary (OAS), which reports to the Tech Hubs Program Deputy Director for Strategy & Impact.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Temporary - Appointment being filled under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 - Appointment-Temporary NTE 2 years, may be extended and additional 2 years.
EDA's new Regional Technology and Innovation Hub ("Tech Hubs") program, authorized by the CHIPS and Science Act, seeks to identify and invest in regions with the assets, resources, and capacities to become globally competitive within the next decade and to strengthen economic and national security by enabling the industries of the future to start, grow, and remain in regions all throughout the United States. This is not only a new program but also a new paradigm for EDA, aligning simultaneous, complementary projects across disciplines and thus requiring new expertise the extends beyond economic development into national security, technology commercialization, capital allocation, workforce development, and other domains.
The Tech Hubs Program, like many of EDA's traditional programs, invests in a wide array of project types and structures to meet the needs and leverage the opportunities in specific regions and economies. This flexible funding requires a team of adaptable, entrepreneurial, high-initiative individuals to allow and enable regions-and the institutions and individuals within them-to pursue bold, overarching strategies amid changing economic needs and conditions. The Tech Hubs program not only makes investments but also supports regions as they design and implement their strategies, pursue resources and commitments for strategy implementation, and execute projects.
As a Management & Program Analyst (Public Notice Flyer), you will:
Develop and implement strategic communication and stakeholder engagement strategies to drive internal and external partner and stakeholder engagement on program objectives, outcomes, and goals;
Establish, maintain, and strengthen relationships with internal and external partners and stakeholders on program developments, impact, and potential collaborations;
Develop written briefs, talking points, visual communications (including slide decks), and memos that further an overarching program narrative that enable leadership, staff, and others to communicate with internal and external stakeholders;
Analyze place-based policies to develop and disseminate best practices to Tech Hubs and program stakeholders; and
Manage and monitor assigned projects to ensure timely delivery of work products and to realize desired outcomes.
This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Management & Program Analyst (Public Notice Flyer) GS-0343-11/12/13 positions within the Economic Development Administration in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.
You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
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 trial period may be required.
Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/)
If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application.
All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
License required: No
Pre-employment 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
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.
To qualify at the GS-11 level:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: You must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience:
Assisting with developing written briefs, memos, and decks for leadership and external audiences detailing key grant activities or summarizing regional economic development topics.
Supporting outreach and engagement activities for regional development.
Assisting with researching and analyzing economic development strategies or policies, with a focus on regional and/or place-based initiatives.
-OR-
EDUCATION: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.M., if related. OR
COMBINATION: Equivalent combination of education and experience.
To qualify at the GS-12 level:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: You must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience:
Developing written briefs, memos, and decks for leadership and external audiences detailing key grant activities or summarizing regional economic development topics.
Identifying and engaging with diverse sets of stakeholders, across public, private, and civic spheres. Supporting outreach and engagement activities for regional development.
Research economic development strategies or policies, with a focus on regional and/or place-based initiatives.
To qualify at the GS-13 level:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: You must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience:
Developing written briefs, memos, and decks for leadership and external audiences detailing key grant activities or summarizing regional economic development topics.
Identifying and engaging with diverse sets of stakeholders, across public, private, and civic spheres. Leading or supporting outreach and engagement activities for regional development.
Researching, analyzing and recommending economic development strategies or policies, with a focus on regional and/or place-based initiatives.
Education
There is no positive education requirement for this position.
Additional information
Background Investigation: This position is designated as Non-sensitive/Low Risk and requires that a background investigation be conducted and favorably adjudicated in order to establish security eligibility. Please note this position is being filled under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024's Hiring Authority as an employee under the Excepted Service for a period not-to-exceed two (2) years.
Please submit a detailed resume (federal government format) and cover letter to EDACareer@eda.gov. The subject line of the email should specify:
That this is a Tech Hub position;
title of position;
geographic location of the employment opportunity (i.e., Atlanta Regional Office; Austin Regional Office; Chicago Regional Office, Denver Reginal Office; Philadelphia Regional Office; Seattle Regional Office; Washington DC Office).
Veterans' preference is not applicable to this position.
Please DO NOT put your SSN on pages within your application package. Privacy Act - Privacy Act Notice (PL 93-579): The information requested here is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361.
Signature: Before you are hired, you will be required to sign and certify the accuracy of the information in your application.
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.
See 'Qualifications' Section.
The competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform this job are:
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.
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.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING RESUMES AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
All resumes and supporting documentation should be submitted to: EDACAREER@EDA.GOV and include work experience in month/year format (MM/YYYY), reflecting starting date and ending date, and include the number of hours worked per week. You must submit college transcripts, as applicable.
Please submit a detailed resume (federal government format) and cover letter to EDACareer@eda.gov. The subject line of the email should specify:
That this is a Tech Hub position;
Title of position - Management & Program Analyst
Geographic location of the employment opportunity - Washington, D.C.
Administrative positions are located in EDA Headquarters, Washington, DC. For Administrative positions that are not listed below (i.e. human resources, policy, procurement, etc.), subject line of the email should read as: Administrative (enter respective function, i.e. policy).
Economic Development Administration
1401 Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20230
US
Next steps
Once your application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your eligibility. You will only be contacted if you are found eligible and if you are selected for an interview. Otherwise, you will be notified at the conclusion of the final selection(s).
Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for EDA to share your application with others in EDA for similar positions.
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.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING RESUMES AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
All resumes and supporting documentation should be submitted to: EDACAREER@EDA.GOV and include work experience in month/year format (MM/YYYY), reflecting starting date and ending date, and include the number of hours worked per week. You must submit college transcripts, as applicable.
Please submit a detailed resume (federal government format) and cover letter to EDACareer@eda.gov. The subject line of the email should specify:
That this is a Tech Hub position;
Title of position - Management & Program Analyst
Geographic location of the employment opportunity - Washington, D.C.
Administrative positions are located in EDA Headquarters, Washington, DC. For Administrative positions that are not listed below (i.e. human resources, policy, procurement, etc.), subject line of the email should read as: Administrative (enter respective function, i.e. policy).
Economic Development Administration
1401 Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20230
US
Next steps
Once your application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your eligibility. You will only be contacted if you are found eligible and if you are selected for an interview. Otherwise, you will be notified at the conclusion of the final selection(s).
Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for EDA to share your application with others in EDA for similar positions.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
