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Management and Program Analyst

Department of Education
Department of Education Headquarters

Summary

This position is located Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA). RSA supports the Data Collection and Analysis Unit which collects, analyzes, and reports data submitted by five formula grant programs, including the State Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Services program, under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

Overview

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Accepting applications
This job will close when we have received 200 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$121,785 - $187,093 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 13 - 14
Promotion potential
14
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Not required
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
Yes
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Other
Position sensitivity and risk
Moderate Risk (MR)
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
ED-OSERS-26-13077164-ST
Control number
886998900

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

Current federal civilian employees in the competitive service on permanent career or career-conditional appointments; • Former federal employees with reinstatement eligibility; • Current federal employees eligible under Interchange Agreements; and • Applicants eligible under special hiring authorities (Schedule A, etc.). You may apply under the concurrently advertised vacancy announcement: ED-OSERS-26-13077163-DE, open to all US Citizens.

Duties

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APPLICATION LIMIT: This vacancy announcement is limited to the first 200 applications received and will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the day that we receive the 200th 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-0343-13/14, you will be responsible for

  • Participates in the administration of the performance accountability provisions in Title I of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) for the vocational rehabilitation (VR) program, negotiating performance measures and evaluating program effectiveness.
  • Serves on project teams to deliver technical assistance regarding data collection and reporting requirements, evaluates internal control systems, creates analytical tools to support program evaluation and continuous improvement for VR agencies.
  • Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses of program operations and outcomes, advise management on analytical methods and procedures, and maintain systems for data collection and reporting to ensure alignment with goals and objectives.
  • Participate in work-groups to develop program guidelines, assist in identifying goals and objectives, and serve on monitoring teams for grantees, including planning, conducting reviews, and preparing reports and corrective action plans.
  • Supports responsible data sharing collaboration with Federal and non-federal entities, maintains broad contacts to disseminate information, promote goals, and negotiate solutions to complex issues affecting program effectiveness.
As a Management and Program Analyst, GS-0343-14, you will be responsible for:
  • Directs the administration of the performance accountability provisions in Title I of Workforce Innovation and Accountability Act for the vocational rehabilitation (VR) program, negotiating performance measures and evaluating program effectiveness.
  • Leads project teams to deliver technical assistance regarding data collection and reporting requirements, evaluates internal control systems, and creates analytical tools to support program evaluation and continuous improvement for VR agencies.
  • Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses of program operations and outcomes, advise management on analytical methods and procedures, and maintain systems for data collection and reporting to ensure alignment with goals and objectives.
  • Leads work-groups to develop program guidelines, assist in identifying goals and objectives, and serve on monitoring teams for grantees, including planning, conducting reviews, and preparing reports and corrective action plans.
  • Leads responsible data sharing and collaboration with Federal and non-federal entities, maintains broad contacts to disseminate information, promote goals, and negotiate solutions to complex issues affecting program effectiveness.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

Condition of Employment:

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a probationary period or trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: - your performance and conduct; - the needs and interests of the agency; - whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and - whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period OR trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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).

Key Requirement

  1. Relocation will not be paid.
  2. Males 18 and over must be registered with the Selective Service.
  3. Must serve one-year probationary period
  4. Must be a US Citizen
  5. Must complete a background investigation and fingerprint check.

Qualifications

The U.S. Department of Education (ED) has interagency agreements (IAAs) with other agencies to ensure efficient delivery of funded programs and activities and move closer to fulfilling the President's promise to return education to the states. Employees may receive detail assignments to these agencies in support of the IAAs.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

You may meet the minimum qualifications for the GS-13, if you possess the specialize experience,

Specialized Experience for the GS-13 One year of experience in either federal or non-federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS-12 performing two (2) out of three (3) of the following duties or work assignments:
1. Experience with the Workforce Accountability provisions of 29 U.S.C. § 3141 for the core workforce programs administered under the Workforce Innovation and Accountability Act (WIOA).
2. Experience in data analysis and program evaluation.
3. Experience synthesizing data and insights into effective written and visual work products, data tools, and oral presentations.

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 Federal or state laws, regulations, policies and information collection systems pertaining to Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act performance assessment.
2. Knowledge of the technical aspects of data collection and reporting in the context of federal grants, creating data analytic tools.
3. Knowledge of data analytic approaches and methods; data analysis tools such as SQL, Microsoft Excel, Python, R, Power BI or Tableau4. Knowledge of program evaluation, identifies insights into program efficiency and effectiveness, producing written evaluative and analytic work products.
5. Knowledge of the implementation of data sharing agreements; development of compelling presentations, visualizations, and narrative arguments in support of policy objectives.

You may meet the minimum qualifications for the GS-14, if you possess the specialize 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 with the Workforce Accountability provisions of 29 U.S.C. § 3141 as applied to the State Vocational Rehabilitation program (WIOA Title IV).
2. Experience in leading roles as a data analyst or program evaluator.
3. Experience using data and insights to influence leaders and other stakeholders through effective written and visual work products, data tools, and oral presentations.

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 State VR programs in the context of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act performance assessment to apply federal or state laws and regulations in the evaluation and interpretation of outcomes.
2. Knowledge working with the improvement and maintenance of data quality.
3. Knowledge necessary to independently conduct in-depth data analyses; advanced ability with data analytic tools such as SQL, Microsoft Excel, Python, R, Power BI or Tableau; in applying statistical methods in program evaluation contexts.
4. Knowledge to independently plan for and conduct program evaluations, ability to communicate insights into program efficiency and effectiveness, independently produces well written evaluative and analytic work products.
5. Knowledge of the State Wage Interchange System and Social Security Administration/Health and Human Services/Department of Education data sharing agreements and the development of compelling presentations, visualizations, and narrative arguments in support of policy objectives.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience for this position and grade level.

Additional information

Veterans' Career Counseling: If you are a veteran interested in receiving tips on preparing a Federal resume and/or how to prepare for an interview, you may email careers@ed.gov to schedule a session with a career counselor ("Veterans Counseling Session" should be placed in the subject line of the email).

Student Loan Default: If selected for this position, we will verify that you have not defaulted on any loan funded or guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Education. If you are found to be in default, we will contact you to make arrangements for repayment prior to making an official offer of employment.

Suitability and Investigation: If selected for this position, you will be required to complete the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) to determine your suitability for federal employment and successfully complete a pre-appointment investigation/background check.

Essential/Non-Essential: This position is considered non-essential for purposes of reporting to work during federal government closures.

Financial Disclosure: This position does not require financial disclosure.

Bargaining Unit: This position is included in the bargaining unit (American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 252).

Selections: Agencies have broad authority under law to hire from any appropriate source of eligibles and may fill a vacancy in the competitive service by any method authorized. We may make additional selections from this vacancy announcement within 90 days from the date the selection certificates are issued, should vacancies occur. We may also share selection certificates amongst program offices across the agency.

Reasonable Accommodation Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire CompetencyBased Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. (https://appsupport-usastaffing.opm.gov/hc/en-us/sections/45063131363475-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information)

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.

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 submitted 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 you are outside of the area of consideration (i.e., who may apply) or 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 supporting documentation. You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications and competencies listed in this vacancy announcement (if applicable). Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), and the result of the USA Hire Assessment(s) (if applicable) required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):

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, your application data may be further assessed by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) panel. If your qualifications are not substantiated by your submitted resume, you may be eliminated from receiving further consideration.

3. Referral and Selection
If you are found to be amongst the most highly 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 that you submit a writing sample or complete a written assessment or exercise to further evaluate your qualifications for this position.

Department of Education Headquarters

The U.S. Department of Education (ED) is looking for the best and brightest to ensure equal access and to promote educational excellence throughout the nation. If you are a highly motivated individual who would like to work for an agency that establishes policies on federal financial aid for education, distributes as well as monitors those funds; collects data on America's schools and disseminates research and focuses national attention on key educational issues, ED is the place for you! Provides national leadership on key educational issues. Awards more than $47 billion annually in grants, mainly to state education agencies, local educational agencies, and institutions of higher education.

Agency contact information

Taliah Walker

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