Management & Program Analyst
About This Position
If you have experience in a variety of administrative operations (e.g. budget/procurement, HR, travel, reporting, program evaluation), and want to work in a dynamic organization, then consider joining the Operations Division! The incumbent plays an integral team-leadership role in a small, but impactful, division of the FTC's Bureau of Competition, providing support for mission-critical work to protect American consumers and promote competition! For more information visit, https://www.ftc.gov.
Qualifications
To qualify for the Management & Program Analyst at the GS-14 level, you must meet the following requirements: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: budget formulation and execution, human capital management, procurement, travel, strategic planning and reporting, and program coordination and analysis. 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, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Major Duties
If you are selected for the Management & Program Analyst position, you will perform the following duties: Leads and/or contributes to the day-to-day coordination of financial management for the Bureau, to include budget execution, contracting, purchase card oversight, travel, etc. Leads and/or contributes to a variety of reporting functions for the Bureau, to include budget and finance, GPRA, FOIA, ad-hoc inquiries, program evaluations, annual reporting requirements, etc. Makes recommendations for program/process improvement based on review and analysis; develops and implements revised processes and systems as appropriate to address deficiencies.
Leads team efforts in drafting policy guidance affecting Bureau administrative programs. Coordinates team research efforts and provides advice/guidance to division manager on the full range of administrative processes relevant to the Bureau; reviews team outputs for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with Bureau/Division priorities. Participates, as appropriate, in cross-organizational projects and initiatives relating to administrative policy and operations; ensures that the interests of the Bureau are effectively represented.
Education
There is no education substitution for specialized experience at this grade level.
How You Will Be Evaluated
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are found qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, you may be excluded from consideration for this position.
If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Performance Appraisals: In the evaluation process, due weight will be given to job related experience, education, training, incentive awards and performance appraisals.
Applicants must have a performance rating of at least the equivalent of fully successful to be eligible for promotion or placement.
Applicants may provide a copy of a performance appraisal of record dated within the last 18 months. If the applicant is unable to provide a performance appraisal of record dated within the last 18 months, the applicant may provide a written explanation as to why.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Knowledge of FTC finance and budgeting protocol and programs. Mastery of and skill of a broad range of analytical and evaluation methods and techniques that are both qualitative and quantitative to address issues concerning efficiency and effectiveness of complex BC programs, processes and systems. Skill in interpreting and applying technical data, regulations, policy statements and other guideline materials in order to develop performance measures that continuously improve the BC's performance.
Knowledge of acquisition and contract administration sufficient to acquire commodity and complex services and to monitor contractor's progress in fulfilling the technical requirements of the contract, monitor contract expenditures, and develop statements of work. Expert skill in written and oral communications.
Additional Information
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, you must be a preference eligible or a Veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 87 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility.
For more information visit: ICTAP/CTAP Non-competitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on non-competitive appointment authority eligibility requirements: - Persons with Disabilities-Schedule A - Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans - Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses - Other Special Appointment Authorities
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application.
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Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package.
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After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position.
Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated.
For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12976300.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete application package which includes: 1.
Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
- Other supporting documents: - Cover Letter, optional - College transcript(s), if qualifying based on education - Most recent SF-50, "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) - Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable - DD-214, SF-15 Form and VA letter, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty from Veterans for consideration under Veteran hiring authorities - Noncompetitive 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.) FEDERAL APPLICANTS: You must submit SF-50(s) that verify your highest competitive grade, full performance level, and eligibility as a federal applicant.
DO NOT submit an award SF-50 as these often do not verify grade or eligibility. For consideration for a promotion, Box 4 of the SF-50 must show a date that is at least 52 weeks prior to the job announcement closing. We recommend submitting your last promotion SF-50 or within-grade increase SF-50.
Pay adjustment raise SF-50s for the current year will not support the 52 weeks' time-in-grade requirements. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/service/SF-50/