Summary
As a Senior Program Analyst, you will provide analysis and evaluation across capital and strategic planning, project management, business processes, and IT operations. Location of position: The GSA IT, Office of Digital Management We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.
Duties
A a Senior Program Analyst you will perform the following duties: Applies a wide range of qualitative, and/or quantitative methods to assess and improve program effectiveness of complex management processes, projects and systems. Identifies and analyzes issues, problems, and challenges relating to efficiency and effectiveness facing IT programs. Serves as advocate for IT programs; presents, supports and defends IT policies, guidelines, methodologies and procedures. Conducts expert evaluative analyses and manages program efforts aimed at ensuring effective program performance and compliance with federal regulations. Researches sensitive, complex or controversial issues in assigned program areas, utilizing all resources available.
Requirements
If selected, you must meet the following conditions: Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service. Serve a one year probationary period, if required. Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level).
How you will be evaluated
A panel of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will review the application of qualified candidates and assign a score for each of the five required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) based on the experience documented in the resume and narrative responses. Skill in applying quantitative and qualitative analytical methods to evaluate programs and processes involving multiple data sources, competing priorities, and interrelated activities, and develop recommendations for improvement. Skill in identifying problem areas, evaluate technical data and make decisions or recommendations. Knowledge of IT mission, programs, policies, and functions in order to apply analytical and evaluative methods to issues concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of programs operations or functions. Ability to conduct expert evaluative analyses, manage program efforts, and apply qualitative and quantitative methods to ensure effective program performance and compliance with federal regulations. Skill in researching sensitive, complex or controversial issues in assigned program areas. Demonstration of these KSAs must be supported by your application. Applicants should also make note of each KSA, as you will be asked to address them later in the application process. Consideration will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3). You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume so that information will be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If you are eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) or GSA's Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), your resume must clearly demonstrate experience in at least 3 of the 5 required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) to receive priority consideration. You may preview questions for this vacancy.