Management and Program Analyst GS-0343-7/9, FPL-GS-12 (DE)

Office of Postsecondary Education • Washington, DC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE), Policy, Planning, and Innovation (PPI), in Washington, DC. PPI formulates federal postsecondary policy and directs and coordinates assistance programs for postsecondary educational institutions and students.

At the GS-07 level, the analyst participates in studies and analyses of program operations; prepares materials for workflow and operational analysis, cost studies, and equipment utilization; drafts work plans and reports based on existing procedures or observation; reviews operational plans and projects and recommends improved methods; and creates and maintains PPI procedure documentation.

At the GS-09 level, the analyst studies work processes and procedures, identifies problems, reviews production standards, and recommends potential solutions. The analyst gathers information for reports and presentations, checks reports for user requirements and compliance with rules and regulations, develops directives and reporting systems, drafts responses to correspondence and information requests, and maintains PPI procedure documentation.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Males age 18 and over must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Complete a background investigation and fingerprint check and be found suitable for federal employment.
• Meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the vacancy announcement closing date.
• GS-07 specialized experience: one year equivalent to at least GS-05, performing at least two of the following: using qualitative and quantitative analytical methods to evaluate administrative processes, procedures, or operations; preparing clear, accurate, grammatically correct communications, reports, or administrative documents to established standards; or applying analytical and problem-solving techniques to identify operational issues, evaluate information, or recommend solutions.
• GS-09 specialized experience: one year equivalent to at least GS-07, performing at least two of the following: interpreting and applying federal or agency regulations, policies, and directives to evaluate operations and ensure compliance; analyzing procedures or using fact-finding to assess effectiveness, identify deficiencies, or determine compliance; or preparing reports, presenting findings, or recommending improvements to management.
• GS-07 education option: one full year of graduate-level education, or Superior Academic Achievement as specified in the announcement (qualifying class standing, GPA, or honor society membership).
• GS-09 education option: a master's or equivalent graduate degree; two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; or a related LL.B. or J.D.
• A qualifying combination of education and experience may meet GS-07 or GS-09 requirements.
• If using foreign education to qualify, provide evidence of U.S. equivalency and a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with the transcript.
• May be required to serve a probationary or trial period; continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• If selected, complete the Declaration for Federal Employment and successfully complete a pre-appointment investigation/background check.
• Applicants selected for the position must not be in default on a loan funded or guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Education, or must arrange repayment before an official offer.
• The position is non-essential during federal government closures.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates should be committed to improving federal government efficiency, the ideals of the American republic, the rule of law, and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

• Participate in program studies and analyses of operations (GS-07).
• Prepare materials for workflow and operational analysis, cost studies, and equipment utilization (GS-07).
• Prepare initial work plans and draft reports based on existing procedures or observation (GS-07).
• Review operational plans and current and future projects and recommend improved methods (GS-07).
• Create and maintain documentation of PPI procedures.
• Conduct studies of work processes and procedures, identify problems, review production standards, and recommend tentative solutions (GS-09).
• Gather information for reports or presentations and review reports for user requirements and compliance with applicable rules and regulations (GS-09).
• Develop directives and design, develop, document, and implement multiple reporting systems (GS-09).
• Draft responses to correspondence and information requests from high-level officials, the postsecondary education community, and the public (GS-09).

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for eligible employees and their families.
• Family-friendly work environment and excused leave for parent-teacher conferences and annual health screenings.
• Matching leave for community volunteer service.
• Alternative work schedules may be available.
• May be eligible for a recruitment incentive, subject to a service agreement.
• May be eligible for a relocation incentive, subject to a service agreement.
• May be eligible for the Student Loan Repayment Program as a recruitment incentive, subject to a service agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level