Supervisory Management and Program Analyst, GS-0343-14, FPL 14

Department of Education Headquarters•District of Columbia, DC

About The Position

This position is in the Office of Executive Management Support and Services (EMSS), Administrative Operations Support Division, Office of Finance and Operations. The role develops and executes operational policies and procedures that support the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, Under Secretary, and Office of Communications and Outreach. It exercises broad administrative authority, managerial leadership, and strategic oversight of a multifaceted administrative infrastructure. The analyst leads a multidisciplinary staff, plans work and priorities, and manages assignments according to staff capabilities. The position oversees operating budgets, financial analysis, internal controls, and complex acquisition and contracting packages. It also evaluates administrative workflows and operations, including IT lifecycle optimization and modernization, travel, records management, and Continuity of Operations (COOP) planning. The role advises executive leadership, conducts long-range administrative strategy optimization, and independently performs sensitive program evaluations. The position requires one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-13, performing at least two of three specified areas: administrative framework evaluation and redesign; budget formulation, analysis, monitoring, and internal controls; or leadership of a multidisciplinary professional workforce. Education cannot substitute for the required experience. The position requires U.S. citizenship, a background investigation and fingerprint check, and suitability for federal employment. A one-year supervisory probationary period may apply, and a probationary or trial period may also be required.

Requirements

One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-13, performing at least two of the three specified areas of specialized experience.
Experience applying qualitative and quantitative evaluation methods to analyze and redesign cross-functional administrative frameworks and independently execute program evaluations.
Experience formulating, justifying, and monitoring operating budgets; analyzing funding data; projecting variances or shortfalls; and maintaining controls to prevent Anti-Deficiency Act violations.
Experience leading or directing a multidisciplinary professional workforce, including planning objectives, adjusting priorities, evaluating performance, and matching workloads to staff capabilities.
Knowledge of supervisory and personnel-management principles, including workforce planning, scheduling, assigning responsibilities, and managing multidisciplinary staff.
Skill in financial, budgetary, and procurement management, including budget monitoring, financial analysis, internal controls, and acquisition and contracting activities.
Ability to evaluate and optimize administrative operations, logistics, IT, travel, records management, and organizational continuity requirements, including IT lifecycle modernization and COOP planning.
Ability to independently conduct complex and sensitive program evaluations and advise executive leadership on long-range administrative and organizational priorities.
Must meet qualification requirements within 30 days of the vacancy announcement closing date; current federal employees must also meet applicable time-in-grade and time-after-competitive-appointment requirements.
Must be a U.S. citizen, complete a background investigation and fingerprint check, and be determined suitable for federal employment.
May be required to serve a probationary or trial period; a one-year supervisory probationary period may apply.
Relocation expenses will not be paid.
Males age 18 and over must be registered with the Selective Service.
Must meet federal resume documentation requirements, including relevant position, grade, agency, dates at grade, and hours worked per week.

Responsibilities

Plan work objectives, set and adjust short-term priorities, prepare schedules, assign tasks based on staff capabilities, and manage a multidisciplinary staff.
Formulate and monitor the annual operating budget and conduct quantitative financial analysis.
Maintain internal controls to prevent Anti-Deficiency Act violations.
Oversee complex acquisition and contracting packages.
Evaluate administrative workflows and optimize operations, including IT lifecycle modernization, travel, and records management.
Design and test Continuity of Operations (COOP) plans.
Serve as a principal advisor to executive leadership on long-range administrative strategy.
Independently plan and conduct complex, sensitive program evaluations.

Benefits

Comprehensive federal employee benefits package.
Excused leave for parent-teacher conferences (3 hours).
Excused leave for annual health screenings (4 hours).
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, subject to a service agreement.

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