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Management and Program Analyst

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
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How to Apply

Applications must be received on the federal government's USA Jobs website: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/811055700#

Summary

This position provides advice and support to management and program officials on the interpretation of regulations and guidelines and their application to problems.

Direct Hire Authority: This position is being filled through the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) Direct Hire Authority for this occupation. For more information on OPM's authorization of Direct Hire Authority, please visit https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/direct-hire-authority/

Duties

  • Participates with higher-level specialists in planning sessions and discussions of innovative ways to carry out assigned programs and new programs.
  • Analyzes and evaluates existing program and management policies, regulations, goals, or objectives to determine if processes are in compliance with requirements.
  • Assists with researching and identifying program concepts and techniques. Monitors activities identified for special interest to keep leadership informed of developments through conferences and briefing papers.
  • Continually communicates with management and stakeholders to coordinate programs which involve other Divisions where resources from multiple sources are required and where collaborative technical, policy, and programmatic decisions need to be made.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.

General Experience to qualify for the GS-05 level: Three years progressively responsible experience, 1 year of which was equivalent to at least the GS-04 grade level, which includes:

  • Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files, processing paperwork, developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

This definition of general experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04);

OR

Education: 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree in a discipline directly related to the position such as: Business, Management, Economics, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Psychology, Public Administration, and Computer and Information science. OR

Combination of education and experience: at least 30 semester hours in one or more related subject areas, plus appropriate experience or additional education. For this position, specialized experience is defined as: attends meetings with management or higher graded specialist to discuss information relating to findings and conclusions. The work performed involves simple activities such as support, and clerical functions comprised of repetitive tasks and processes.

Specialized Experience to qualify for the GS-07 level: To qualify for the GS-07 grade level, you must possess at least one year specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 level or higher in the Federal service (or private sector equivalent) demonstrating experience and knowledge of the application of the principles, concepts and methodology associated with natural resources. For this position, specialized experience is defined as:

  • Providing advice and support to management and program officials on the interpretation of regulations and guidelines and their application to problems.
  • Duties involving management surveys, organization studies, management improvement, management counseling, and attends meetings with management to discuss information relating to findings and conclusions. OR

Superior Academic Achievement in a bachelor's degree curriculum directly related to the work of the position. To qualify for superior academic achievement, you must have ONE of the following: (1) standing in the upper third of your college class or major subdivision at the time you apply; (2) grade point average of B (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) or its equivalent for all courses completed, either (a) at the time of application or (b) during the last 2 years of your undergraduate curriculum; (3) B+ (3.5 on a 4.0 scale) or its equivalent for all courses completed in a related discipline, either (a) at the time of application or (b) during the last 2 years of your undergraduate curriculum; OR (4) election to membership in one of the national honorary scholastic societies that meets the requirements of the Association of College Honor Society; OR

Education: Possess one year of graduate level education in a discipline directly related to the position such as: Business, Management, Economics, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Psychology, Public Administration, and Computer and Information science. OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of graduate-level education and experience, as described above, may be used to qualify for this position. This combination must have equipped you with the necessary knowledge and/or experience to successfully perform the duties of this position. Combinations of experience and education must total at least 100% as outlined in OPM Qualifications policy.

Specialized Experience to qualify for the GS-09 level: To qualify for the GS-09 grade level, you must possess at least one year specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level or higher in the Federal service (or private sector equivalent) that has equipped you with the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. For this position specialized experience is defined as:

  • Applying a wide range of principles, theories, processes of management with a high degree of resourcefulness, ingenuity and inventiveness to a variety of studies, investigations, and assignments;
  • Gathering information, identifying and analyzing issues, and developing recommendations to resolve problems of effectiveness and efficiency of work operations in a program support setting. OR


Education: Possess two years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a masters degree or LLB., or J.D. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Business, Management, Economics, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Psychology, Public Administration, and Computer and Information science. OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of graduate-level education and experience, as described above, may be used to qualify for this position. This combination must have equipped you with the necessary knowledge and/or experience to successfully perform the duties of this position. Combinations of experience and education must total at least 100% as outlined in OPM Qualifications policy.

Specialized Experience to qualify for the GS-11 level: To qualify for the GS-11 grade level, you must possess at least one year specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 level or higher in the Federal service (or private sector equivalent) that has equipped you with the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. For this position specialized experience is defined as:

  • Performing staff administrative analytical and evaluative work related to program operations, and management and organizational efficiency and productivity to include performing assignments, projects or studies related to administrative business operations and programs;
  • Utilizing quantitative and/or qualitative methods to analyze and evaluate the effectiveness or program operations in meeting established goals and objectives; and;
  • Coordinating management analysis studies with business operation programs, goals and objectives. OR


Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as: Business, Management, Economics, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Psychology, Public Administration, and Computer and Information science. OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of graduate-level education and experience, as described above, may be used to qualify for this position. This combination must have equipped you with the necessary knowledge and/or experience to successfully perform the duties of this position. Combinations of experience and education must total at least 100% as outlined in OPM Qualifications policy.

For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-PROF

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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

This is a Direct-Hire Authority position, all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, to include any selective placement factor(s), if applicable, will be referred to the selecting official. Before a certificate is issued to the selecting official, the application will be reviewed to ensure that you meet all the qualification requirements.

A rating will not be used; veteran's preference does not apply due to the existence of the Direct Hire authority for this position.

How to Apply

Applications must be received on the federal government's USA Jobs website: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/811055700#