Staff Analyst

Federal Acquisition Service•San Francisco, CA

13h

About The Position

As a Staff Analyst, you will provide comprehensive analysis on a variety of subject matter and initiate and/or lead projects involving the evaluation of programs and operations. The position serves as a technical advisor for assigned program activities and conducts complex analytical studies, including work on unusual, controversial, and sometimes highly sensitive program matters. The analysis may involve developing new or modified methods, organizational structures, management processes, procedures, and guidelines. The role also prepares or conducts briefings for higher-level management, explains analyses, makes recommendations or proposes action plans, and provides guidance for implementation. Additional administrative and special one-time projects may be time-sensitive and confidential, requiring extensive research, analysis, and evaluation of varied information. The position is located in Washington, DC; Kansas City, MO; Fort Worth, TX; Lakewood, CO; Tacoma, WA; Atlanta, GA; New York, NY; Boston, MA; San Francisco, CA; Philadelphia, PA; or Chicago, IL. One vacancy is currently being filled, with additional vacancies potentially filled as needed. The GS-13 salary range starts at $108,173 per year. New federal employees will likely start at Step 1 of the selected grade. The position requires at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or higher in federal service. No education qualification is required. Relocation-related expenses are not approved and are the employee’s responsibility. Certain incentives may be approved on a case-by-case basis, including recruitment incentives for new federal employees, relocation incentives for current federal employees, and credit toward vacation leave for new federal employees. This is a federal government position with a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits may include health and life insurance, sick leave and vacation time, 11 paid holidays per year, the Thrift Savings Plan, transit and child care subsidies, flexible spending accounts, long-term care insurance, and training and development. Benefit eligibility depends on position type; applicants should contact the hiring agency for details.

Requirements

Be a U.S. citizen or national, including residents of American Samoa and Swains Island.
Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date.
Meet time-in-grade requirements within 30 days of the closing date, if applicable.
Register with Selective Service if male and born after December 31, 1959.
Have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or higher in federal service.
Specialized experience includes analyzing and evaluating program effectiveness against established goals and objectives; monitoring and executing program initiatives using qualitative and quantitative analysis; developing recommendations to improve operating efficiency and effectiveness; conducting in-depth research on complex operational problems and providing alternative solutions to leadership; and managing time-sensitive projects involving collection and reconciliation of conflicting data.
If selected, serve a one-year probationary period if required.
If selected, undergo and pass a Tier 2 background investigation.
If not a GSA employee, have identity and work-status eligibility verified through DHS e-Verify and resolve any discrepancies as a condition of continued employment.
Current or former political appointees must disclose qualifying political appointment history to the HR Office; OPM authorization may be required for employment offers to current or former political appointees.
Submit a resume of no more than two pages with sufficient information to assess qualifications.

Nice To Haves

Applicants with National Service program experience, such as Peace Corps or AmeriCorps, are encouraged to include that experience on their resume.

Responsibilities

Serve as a technical advisor for assigned program activities and obtain resources to accomplish objectives.
Analyze and evaluate programs and operations, developing new or modified methods, organizational structures, management processes, procedures, and guidelines as needed.
Conduct complex analytical studies for specific functional activities or programs, including unusual, controversial, and sensitive matters.
Prepare or conduct briefings for higher-level management, explaining analyses and providing recommendations, action plans, and implementation guidance.
Perform time-sensitive and confidential administrative and special projects requiring extensive research, analysis, and evaluation of varied information.