Management and Program Analyst (Deputy Chief of Staff)

Food Safety and Inspection Service•Washington, DC

About The Position

This position is in the Office of the Administrator (OA), Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The Office of the Administrator oversees FSIS’ major programs. FSIS inspects meat, poultry, and egg products and regulates their processing and distribution to prevent unwholesome, adulterated, or misbranded products from moving or being sold in interstate or foreign commerce. The Management and Program Analyst (Deputy Chief of Staff) coordinates information resources and special projects, supports policy and decision-making, and works with management officials, program contacts, and other government offices. The role researches, analyzes, and writes materials on program issues; forecasts priorities and problems; and facilitates discussions related to key topics and decisions. At the GS-14 level, the position requires specialized experience equivalent to GS-13, including advising senior leadership on strategic vision, change management, and day-to-day operations to support public health and safety. The position may be subject to a supervisory or managerial probationary period.

Requirements

U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service or exempt.
Must pass applicable background investigation and/or fingerprint check and E-Verify employment verification.
Applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility requirements by the announcement closing date, including applicable time-in-grade requirements.
For GS-14, one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13 is required, covering agency program analysis and forecasting, project-oriented program and administrative operations, special project management for senior officials, policy and decision-support documents, senior leadership advice, discussion-group facilitation, stakeholder relationships, agency representation, negotiation, and work under changing deadlines and priorities.
Current federal employees applying for promotion must have 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.
There is no education substitute for this position.
May be required to complete a probationary or trial period, and may be subject to a one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable.
Federal employees must receive payments by direct deposit.
False statements or responses on a resume or application may jeopardize employment and may result in disciplinary action.
If selected, may need to complete Form OF-306 to determine suitability for Federal employment and authorize a background investigation.

Responsibilities

Coordinate preparation of information resource documents critical to policy and decision-making.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with management officials and program contacts.
Maintain effective communications and provide a high level of service to USDA elements and other governmental offices.
Coordinate and manage special projects.
Facilitate topical or decision-point discussion groups.
Research, analyze, and write materials relating to program issues.
Forecast upcoming program priorities and problems.
Advise senior leadership on strategic vision, change management, and day-to-day operations.
Prepare memoranda, briefing papers, and materials on late-breaking topics and critical issues.
Develop agendas, coordinate input, and monitor actions responding to executive decisions.
Represent the agency and senior leadership views and policies at events and conferences, negotiate with officials at various levels, and work in high-pressure environments with short and changing deadlines and priorities.