The incumbent is assigned to the Office of the Managing Director and reports to the Chief Data Officer. The incumbent is responsible for agencywide business process management, process improvement, program evaluation, operational analysis, and organizational performance support across the enterprise. The incumbent leads efforts to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of agency processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and recommend changes aligned with agency priorities.
The incumbent is assigned to the Office of the Managing Director and reports to the Chief Data Officer. The incumbent is responsible for agencywide business process management, process improvement, program evaluation, operational analysis, and organizational performance support across the enterprise. The incumbent leads efforts to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of agency processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and recommend changes aligned with agency priorities.
Newly appointed federal government employees, starting salary rate may be set at the step 1 of the GS-15.
As a Program Analysis Officer,GS-0343-15, you will perform the following major duties:
To qualify for this position, you must meet one of the following Basic Requirements:
Applicant must demonstrate at least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-14 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing the following duties:
There is no education substitution at this grade level.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., two-page resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position.
How you will be evaluated for preference eligibility: The Category Rating Method does not add Veterans' preference points or apply the "rule of three" but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category. Documented preference eligibles who meet minimum qualification/eligibility requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10% will be listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-9 grade level or higher.The USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment.
Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.
You are required to provide documentation that supports the eligibility and qualification claims made in your resume and assessment questionnaire. You must submit the applicable documents listed here and those listed with the eligibilities you select in the announcement questionnaire with your application package. Applicants who do not provide supporting documentation that fully support their claims will not be referred to the hiring manager. Cover letter is optional.
The following documents are required for a COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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.
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments and submit all required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows:
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