PSA is seeking an individual to serve as the Deputy Assistant Director for The Office of Planning, Policy, and Analysis. In this role, you will be a member of a dynamic organization and oversee the Agency's strategic planning, policy development and research and analysis functions. If you are an experienced supervisor and/or leader with proven abilities in strategic planning, performance measurement, data management practices, and research and analysis, PSA wants you!
Summary
PSA is seeking an individual to serve as the Deputy Assistant Director for The Office of Planning, Policy, and Analysis. In this role, you will be a member of a dynamic organization and oversee the Agency's strategic planning, policy development and research and analysis functions. If you are an experienced supervisor and/or leader with proven abilities in strategic planning, performance measurement, data management practices, and research and analysis, PSA wants you!
1. Manage OPPA staff responsible for the development, maintenance, and coordination of the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) and GPRA Modernization Act (GPRAMA) requirements for PSA; serve as the agency's Performance Improvement Officer (PIO), as defined by GPRAMA. Develop and update PSA's Strategic Plan and evaluate program results and outcomes against the strategic plan. Develop the PSA annual performance report; develop and apply planning and evaluation methods and procedures in accordance with relevant mandates and policies. Support, in coordination with the Office of Finance and Administration (OFA), preparation of PSA's Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Congressional budget requests and justifications.
2. Direct and supervise the development, maintenance and administration of the Agency's enterprise data warehouse and other business intelligence initiatives. Lead and coordinate data management practices with the application of data and statistical analysis principles, procedures, and tools such as modeling techniques, data analysis, data dictionaries, data warehousing, data mining, and data standardization processes. Manage activities to provide data and information for mission critical decisions, ensuring the delivery of timely and accurate data to PSA management. Oversee the facilitation of routine agency-wide performance data review; manage and ensure appropriate responses to internal data requests; serve as PSA's senior technical advisor for responding to requests from external agencies and entities for use of PSA data and performance information.
3. Work with the Deputy Assistant Directors and Assistant Directors to develop policies and procedures for PSA operational and administrative programs. Responsible for the appropriate coordination of policies and resolution of issues raised during coordination. Advise PSA management on implications of proposed new or revised policies. Maintain awareness of and analyze new and revised federal policies and trends in criminal justice and incorporates them into PSA policies and procedures, as appropriate.
4. Oversee establishment and administration of agency-wide quality management program. Work with Deputy Assistant Directors and Assistant Directors to develop quality assurance standards and procedures; oversee development and administration of methods for evaluating and maintaining quality within administrative and operational programs. Recommend and facilitate implementation of changes in business processes to enhance efficiency and ensure achievement of strategic goals. Develop and administer programs to gauge consumer and stakeholder satisfaction with PSA programs and services. Utilize results to recommend revision and/or modification of business practices, as appropriate.
5. Direct staff in the performance of research studies and the identification and analysis of narrative and statistical data to support internal executive and management decision-making requirements. Establish research methodologies and conduct impact evaluations of all aspects of PSA operations to facilitate the agency's efforts to develop and implement performance-based and data driven programs. Define the scope of research and evaluation initiatives and work with staff throughout the agency to ensure effective communication of program initiatives. Identify, and prepare, in coordination with PSA and CSOSA management, program data and information to support PSA/CSOSA in addressing external inquiries from organizations, such as the media, OMB, and Congress. Set and execute PSA's evaluation agenda through identification of areas for research and special studies.
6. Represent PSA on workgroups, interagency collaborations and partnerships related to information sharing, data exchange and other strategic planning, policy, performance management issues. Ensure adherence to all relevant federal requirements while promoting the Agency's goal of sharing information, as appropriate and permissible, with federal, state and local law enforcement and criminal justice entities.
7. Manage assigned staff. Provide administrative and technical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of OPPA. Plan and assign work to subordinates, establish time frames and priorities; prepare performance standards and evaluate performance; counsel employees on work and administrative matters; interview candidates for positions, and take or recommend personnel actions; identify training needs for staff; administer leave policies and programs in accordance with affirmative action and equal employment opportunity requirements; assure that work products meet standards in areas such as deadlines, accuracy and quality; and identify means of improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the function.
1. Must be a U.S. Citizen
2. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
3. Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
4. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period, if not already completed
5. All applicants are subject to a comprehensive criminal background investigation, and required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment
6. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice
7. Status applicants for promotion must have 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade
8. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the close of this announcement
9. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
10. Will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Form within 30 days of appointment and annually thereafter.
Telework: PSA supports the use of telework to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework based on supervisory approval and in accordance with the Agency's telework policy.
Virtual Position: This position is NOT eligible for remote work.
Bargaining Unit Status and Chapter: Not Covered, AFGE Local 1456
This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies
This is not a law enforcement position
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, you must meet the specialized experience requirement below.
To qualify for the GS-15 grade level, you must have one year of specialized experience related to the duties of the position that was comparable in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-14 grade level.
Specialized experience is defined as experience supervising and/or leading a diverse workforce in the areas of federal strategic planning, policy development and performance management. Experience also includes having a thorough background in applying data management practices and research and analysis methods to assess program effectiveness for organizational change.
NOTE: Your resume must clearly show the specialized experience related to this position. Failure to demonstrate how you possess the experience requirements will result in an "Ineligible" rating.
Education
There is no education substitution at this grade level.
Additional information
1. If you are an eligible Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) applicant or Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) applicant, you may apply for special selection over other applicants for this position. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provides eligible displaced Federal/PSA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified, you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified for this vacancy. Click here for more information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility.
2. If you are a current career or career-conditional Federal employee or former Federal employee who has reinstatement eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action" and/or a copy of the SF-50 that reflects career or career-conditional tenure, or you will not be considered under the merit promotion process. Also, you should submit your most recent performance appraisal.
3. Veterans' Employment Opportunities Act of 1998: Veterans who are preference eligible or who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after 3 years or more of continuous active duty service may apply. If you are applying under this provision, please submit a copy of your DD-214 (unedited long version).
4. If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.
5. You can apply for a non-competitive appointment if you meet the basic eligibility requirements and you are eligible for special appointment such as those authorized for the severely disabled; certain Vietnam era and disabled veterans; returned volunteers from the Peace Corps or AmeriCorps Vista , etc. Please indicate the type of special appointment you are seeking, if any, on your application and follow all other instructions for applying shown in this announcement.
6. Reasonable Accommodation, this agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of this application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation is made on a case-by-case basis.
7. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review in our office, in other Federal agency personnel offices, and on OPM's web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications.
8. Equal Opportunity Employer: The Pretrial Services Agency is an equal opportunity employer. Selection for this position will be based solely on merit without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, marital or family status or other non-merit based factors.
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.
Your rating will be based on your responses to the job specific information provided in your resume. Your resume must clearly show how you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below. Failure to demonstrate how you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities will result in a rating of "Qualified" by the rating panel.
1. Knowledge of federal strategic planning, policy development, and performance management requirements.
2. Knowledge of data management practices and research and analysis methods appropriate for application to the operation of a criminal justice or other specialized area of work.
3. Ability to plan the work of an organizational unit and lead and direct a diverse workforce.
Once the application process is completed, your application will be reviewed to ensure you meet the job requirements. You will be evaluated on the extent and quality of your experience, education and training, job- related awards and supervisory appraisal of performance. If you meet the basic qualification requirements, your resume will be forwarded to a panel for rating. Category Rating will be used to evaluate applicants using the following categories to further determine which applicants will be referred to the selecting official for final consideration.
Best Qualified: Applicants possessing a background that demonstrates a superior level on all evaluation criteria.
Well Qualified: Applicants possessing a background that demonstrates a satisfactory level on evaluation criteria.
Qualified: Applicants possessing the specialized experience described above.
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.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your Resume listing hours worked per week, salary, dates of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents:
Most recent SF-50 or Notification of Personnel Action showing you are/were in the competitive service and the highest grade or promotion potential held (if applying as a status candidate with current or former Federal Service). (Award Notification of Personnel Actions are not acceptable)
DD-214 (member 4 copy) showing honorable discharge, SF-15 Form and VA letter, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty from Veterans for consideration under Veteran hiring authorities
Non-competitive appointment authority documentation, if applicable
Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program Documentation, if applicable (e.g. Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.)
Employees applying with an interchange agreement must provide proof of their permanent appointment
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
Only send documentation as requested/required by this announcement and that directly supports your qualifications for this position.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date (11/04/2024) to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact Nehdene Williams at (202) 220-5681 or Nehdene.Williams@psa.gov to obtain instructions on how to submit an alternative application.
Division of Management and Administration
633 Indiana Ave NW
Washington, DC 20004
US
Next steps
Once the on-line application and supporting documents are received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made, you will be notified of your rating and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your Resume listing hours worked per week, salary, dates of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents:
Most recent SF-50 or Notification of Personnel Action showing you are/were in the competitive service and the highest grade or promotion potential held (if applying as a status candidate with current or former Federal Service). (Award Notification of Personnel Actions are not acceptable)
DD-214 (member 4 copy) showing honorable discharge, SF-15 Form and VA letter, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty from Veterans for consideration under Veteran hiring authorities
Non-competitive appointment authority documentation, if applicable
Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program Documentation, if applicable (e.g. Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.)
Employees applying with an interchange agreement must provide proof of their permanent appointment
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
Only send documentation as requested/required by this announcement and that directly supports your qualifications for this position.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date (11/04/2024) to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact Nehdene Williams at (202) 220-5681 or Nehdene.Williams@psa.gov to obtain instructions on how to submit an alternative application.
Division of Management and Administration
633 Indiana Ave NW
Washington, DC 20004
US
Next steps
Once the on-line application and supporting documents are received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made, you will be notified of your rating and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
