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Program Analyst (Data Analytics)

General Services Administration
Federal Acquisition Service
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Summary

This position is located in the General Services Administration (GSA), Federal Acquisition Service (FAS), Office of Customer and Stakeholder Engagement (CASE), Office of Analysis & Business System, Analytics & Data Operations Division, Data Operations Branch. 

Location of position: This is a virtual position and duty location of this position will be determined upon selection.

We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
09/30/2024 to 10/16/2024
Salary
$103,409 to - $167,336 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 13
Location
Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job)
Few vacancies
Remote job
Yes
Telework eligible
Not applicable, this is a remote position.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You maybe required to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
13
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Moderate Risk (MR)
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes - This position is eligible for a Bargaining Unit.
Announcement number
QC-2024-0045
Control number
811995400

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Duties

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  • As a Program Analyst (Data Analytics),the incumbent provides high-level technical expertise to accomplish analysis and wrangling of data, development of methodological approaches, and output analysis. As such, the incumbent performs data analysis, collection, interpretation, and evaluation to develop data-driven solutions that address FAS program and business challenges.
  • Utilizes various software such as MS Excel, MS Access, Oracle databases and/or web-based client server methods, to create specialized and customized reports including an array of data to drive management decisions.
  • Analyzes and evaluates the raw business data to establish meaningful points of interest, which identify opportunities to make business improvements.
  • Analyzes the correlations and connections between the various data sources to solve service level workload or resource issues as well as to provide valuable input in the development of integrated information systems.
  • Analyzes available data and identifies new patterns and relationships FAS -wide. Applies a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to assess and improve program effectiveness or complex management processes, projects, and systems.
  • Conducts tests to measure data quality and compliance with GSA policy. Practices interactive and methodical explorations of GSA data with an emphasis on statistical analysis pertaining to workforce management and workload management.
  • Develops models, forecasts, and visualizations based on generally accepted statistical methods.
  • Analysis and collection of data includes traditional means and metrics as well as innovative business intelligence practices such as data mining, decision support, and forecasting. Initiates and responds to requests for specialized and/or customized reports, including complex queries involving multiple data sources and analyzing data in creative and innovative ways.

Requirements

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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:

  • Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non­Career 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 4 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 $103,409.00 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-12 level or higher in the Federal service.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:  

Specialized experience is technical data analytics with a focus on conducting studies and data analysis to identify and resolve issues using programming and statistical applications such as Python, SQL, and/or Tableau. This experience must include: Using common functions, data calculations, and formula writing in Excel, Google Sheets, and/or Smartsheet; Writing scripts for programming and reporting efficiencies using SQL and Python; Providing strategic input on enterprise data environments and automated solutions, including the development of visualizations to present data to diverse management levels; Designing criteria for studies and research, including applying quantitative and qualitative methods to evaluate and enhance work methods and processes.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Bargaining Unit Status:
- This position is eligible for the bargaining unit
If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency or visit GSA's webpage.

On a case-by-case basis, the following incentives may be approved:

·       Recruitment incentive if you are new to the federal government

·       Credit toward vacation leave if you are new to the federal government

Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed; through other means; or not at all.

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.

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.  

  • Mastery of, and expert skill in applying, visualizations, segmentation, clustering or statistical analysis models; developing reports using various programs (e.g. SAS,
    Python, R, VBA, SQL); using optimization and/or simulation software (e.g. SAS/OR, Pyomo, JMP, SPSS, Minitab, R, Tableau, etc.) or other statistical packages for
    predictive analytics, to analyze, interpret, collect, and visualize data.
  • Expert knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods and mastery knowledge of how data analytics is administered to select and apply appropriate program
    evaluation and measurement techniques that point to an organization’s compliance with policies and regulations, and measures and evaluates program accomplishments.
    Expert knowledge of program and project management principles, methods, and practices, including developing plans and schedules, estimating resource requirements, defining milestones and deliverables, monitoring activities, and evaluating and reporting on accomplishments.
  • Skill in interpersonal relations to work with employees and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner. Skill in written and verbal communications to concisely express
    complex issues at all levels of an organization; to formulate and present findings, briefings, project papers, status reports, and correspondence including sensitive recommendations to higher authority; to negotiate effectively to influence acceptance; to obtain compliance with policies from activities within the agency or in
    client setting; to articulate positions/policy of vast technical complexity; to resolve issues of workmanship, quality, timely delivery and/or non-delivery, and adherence to
    established schedules; to represent the agency on national teams; and conduct formal meetings in a concise and professional manner.

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.

Consideration will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3). You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume so that information will be taken into consideration during the selection process.  If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

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.


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