Supervisory Program Analyst (Legislative)

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation•Washington, DC

About The Position

This position is located in the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation’s Communications Outreach and Legislative Affairs Department, Legislative Affairs Division. The selected candidate initially serves as an understudy to the current Supervisory Management Analyst (Legislative), GS-0343-15 division manager, shadowing the incumbent to support a successful transition. Once the incumbent vacates the position, the selected candidate transitions into the position at the GS-15 grade level without further competition. The role coordinates and oversees analysis of legislative proposals, supports development of policy options and communications products, and coordinates PBGC’s work with congressional committees, congressional member offices, other federal agencies, and congressional staff. It also monitors retirement-related legislative and policy activity and supervises subordinate staff.

Requirements

At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-14 grade level in Federal service, or equivalent experience in the private sector, reviewing complex pension- or retirement-related legislative and policy proposals.
Experience coordinating technical assistance or responses to congressional offices or federal agencies.
Experience developing congressional outreach or briefing materials to support agency programs and policy recommendations.
Experience conducting analysis related to, or experience with, private-sector pension plan operations and regulation.
Current Federal employees must provide proof of at least 52 weeks of experience at the next lower grade level in Federal service to meet the time-in-grade requirement.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the announcement closing date.

Nice To Haves

Experience working for or with a Congressional committee or a member’s staff.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with the Chief Policy Officer and Policy, Research, and Analysis Department Director to oversee review and analysis of legislative proposals and incorporate appropriate PBGC and Executive Branch views.
Support development of policy options, communications products implementing legislation, PBGC content in the President’s Budget, and reports to Congress.
Coordinate PBGC responses to requests for technical assistance from congressional committees, congressional member offices, and other federal agencies concerning legislative items and PBGC program operations.
Develop congressional outreach plans and conduct outreach to congressional staff, including notifications of agency actions and developments.
Coordinate responses to questions and requests for further information, manage delivery of reports to Congress, and arrange briefings on PBGC developments.
Monitor and review congressional hearings, retirement-related legislation, and PBGC-related policy proposals from other Executive Branch agencies and outside parties.
Plan, direct, coordinate, and evaluate subordinate staff work to support effective and efficient accomplishment of organizational goals and objectives.