Clarification from the agency

Open to All US citizens. If you are a current or former federal employee or are eligible under a special hiring authority (VEOA, Schedule A, etc.), you may be eligible to apply under the concurrently advertised merit promotion vacancy Announcement: OPE-2024-0009.

APPLICATION LIMIT: This vacancy announcement is limited to the first 50 applications received and will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the day that we receive the 50th application, or at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the listed closing date, whichever occurs first.  

We encourage you to read this entire vacancy announcement prior to submitting your application.

As a Management and Program Analyst, GS-0343-14, you will be responsible for:
•   Independently and in teams, planning and proposing an approach to OPE leadership to support the organization's data management objectives such that they are aligned with improving data maturity and implementation of the ED Data Strategy. 

•    Coordinating the implementation of the OPE data stewardship approach, in collaboration with data professionals and program managers.    

•    Communicating information, including new policies and initiatives, to all data stewards in OPE; identifying and building capacity to provide technical assistance as needed to support the implementation of new policies and initiatives. 

•    Staying abreast of and provides advice and expertise on agency successful practices as they relate to data management and incorporate them as appropriate within OPE; sharing successful practices with those in other offices.   

•    Identifying OPE data literacy needs and serve as the data literacy ambassador and champion for the organization.      

•    Building expertise to provide technical assistance on data-related issues (such as those related to data governance, strategic use of data, and data access, transparency, and use) to increase the use of successful data management practices in the OPE. 

•    With supervisor and OPE leadership guidance, representing organizational data stewards in agency-wide discussions and decision-making. 

•    Assessing the impact of proposed data policies on OPE data management activities and advocating for common solutions that will address organizational needs most effectively.  

•   Identifying and developing expertise in notable and best data management practices, both in and outside the Department, to identifying and presenting opportunities for adoption within OPE.  

•    Reviewing and analyzing proposed and adopted data policies and priorities, OPE needs, and achievements to assess the impact on organizational data management activities.  

•   Serving as a contracting officer representative (COR) for OPE contracts in support of data presentation, maturity and stewardship efforts; and ensuring all required documents are prepared and submitted for approved activities.  

•   Monitoring contractor performance, working with Management Support Unit staff, to ensure requirements are carried out and OPE receives the services requested on contracts. 

Conditions of employment

• Relocation will not be paid.
• You may be subject to serve a one-year probationary period.
• Males 18 and over must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must complete a background Investigation and Fingerprint check.

You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

If you are a current federal employee, you must meet all time-in-grade and time-after competitive appointment qualifications within 30 days of the closing date of this vacancy announcement. To verify that you meet these requirements, we will review your responses to the core eligibility questions on the occupational questionnaire, as well as your submitted resume and required documents. To make an accurate determination, you will need to include on your resume your federal position title, pay plan, occupational series, grade level, agency, dates for which you held the grade level (stated as MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY, OR MM/YYYY to PRESENT), and total hours worked per week. 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).

Conditions of Employment

• TELEWORK ELIGIBILITY:

  You may be eligible for occasional telework in which you are required to report to the office on a regular basis. Participation must be requested and approved by the supervisor and there must be a signed telework agreement. The number of telework days approved is determined by the agency policy, emergency situations, the approval of your immediate supervisor. You must have access to high speed internet and cell phone service meeting current Agency policy from the approved work location.  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification Requirements
You may meet the minimum qualifications for the GS-14, if you possess the specialized experience.

Specialized Experience for the GS-14

One year of experience in either federal or non-federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS-13 performing two (2) out of three (3) of the following duties or work assignments:

1. Experience in applying a range of information policy issues, including open data, digital services, and information design. 

2. Experience in planning, organizing, and leading unstructured teams and effectively negotiating with management to accept and implement recommendations.  

3. Experience in synthesizing data and communicating it through various formats and methods, including business intelligence and data presentation tools.   

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
The quality of your experience will be measured by the extent to which you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). You do not need to provide separate narrative responses to these KSAs, as they will be measured by your responses to the occupational questionnaire (you may preview the occupational questionnaire by clicking the link at the end of the Evaluations section of this vacancy announcement).

1.    Knowledge of the application of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency/effectiveness of program operations or substantive administrative support functions and organization structures. 

2.   Ability to synthesize complex topics and information into briefings for various audiences at different levels of understanding of the subject matter.   

3.    Knowledge and understanding of best practices in data management and data maturity, in the context of the Department's Data Strategy.  

4.    Knowledge of requirements associated with relevant laws, regulations, and guidance, including the Evidence Act, the Paperwork Reduction Act, and the Information Quality Act.  

5.  Knowledge of the underlying principles of the statutes, regulations, and policies for contracting and acquisition, such that the incumbent is capable of recommending, formulating and implementing acquisition initiatives.

How you will be evaluated

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

We use a multi-step process to review and evaluate applicants:

          1. Eligibility and Minimum Qualifications

Once the vacancy announcement closes, we will review your resume and documents to determine if you meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements, including any required education, experience, and/or selective placement factors. You will be rated as ineligible if your application is missing any required documents. You will be rated as not qualified if you do not possess the minimum qualification requirements. 

          2. Rating and Ranking

If you are found to meet both the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements, we will assess the quality of your experience and the extent to which you possess the required KSAs by comparing your submitted resume and documents against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications and competencies listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials, the responses on the application questionnaire, and the result of the Monster Competency Based Assessment(s) required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies. 

Non-Supervisory: Oral Communications, Writing, Interpersonal Skills, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Technology Orientation, Customer Service, Attention to Detail and Self-Management 

Based on the outcome of this evaluation candidates will be assigned a numerical score out of a possible 100 and be placed into one of three categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified.  The three categories are defined below:

Best-Qualified Category – Applicants who have a score between 95 and 100.  Demonstrates better overall or key knowledge, skills, or abilities for a specific position.

Well-Qualified Category – Applicants who have a score between 85 and 94.99.  Possesses the KSAs which clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position but does not necessarily meet the definition of best qualified.

Qualified Category – Applicants who have a score between 70 and 84.99. Meets the minimum qualification standards for a specific position.

If your responses to the occupational questionnaire are not substantiated by your submitted resume, you may be eliminated from receiving further consideration. 

Veterans’ Preference: Veterans’ preference eligibles will be ranked ahead of qualified non-preference eligibles within each category for which they are qualified. Qualified veterans’ preference eligibles with a compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more (CPS and CP) will be placed at the top of the Best Qualified category, except in the case of scientific or professional positions at the GS-9 grade level or higher. 

     3. Referral and Selection

If you are found to be amongst the best qualified applicants, you will be referred to the selecting official. As part of the assessment and selection process, the selecting official may invite you to participate in a structured interview, check your references, and/or request a writing sample or complete a written assessment or exercise to further evaluate your qualifications for this position.