Summary
As a Staff Analyst, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive analysis on a variety of subject matter and for initiating and/or leading projects involving the evaluation of programs/operation. Location of position: Washington, DC; Kansas City, MO; Fort Worth, TX; Lakewood, CO; Tacoma, WA; Atlanta, GA; New York, NY; Boston, MA; San Francisco, CA; Philadelphia, PA; and Chicago, IL. We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.
Duties
Serves as technical advisor for assigned program activities, obtaining appropriate resources to facilitate accomplishment of objectives. Analysis and evaluation require development of new or modified methods, organizational structures, management processes, procedures, guidelines. Conducts complex analytical studies that are of special interest to specific functional activities or programs, and participates in unusual, controversial and sometimes highly sensitive aspects of the program. Prepares and/or conducts briefings for higher level management to explain the specific analysis of subject matter, as well as to provide recommendations or action plans and provide guidance and/or direction for implementation. Perform additional administrative and special, one-time projects that are of a time sensitive and confidential nature, and which require extensive research, analysis and evaluation of a wide variety of information.
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 NonCareer 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). Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Security's e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment.
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. Knowledge of program analysis of management and evaluation methodologies, including the organizational theories and research principles necessary to perform broad, far-reaching studies impacting agency operations. Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques to analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of assigned programs, specifically management objectives and issues relevant to organizational goals. Knowledge of agency organization, program, mission and functions to apply analytical and evaluative methods to issues concerning the efficiency and effectiveness or programs operations or functions. Skill in interpersonal relations and in written and oral communications required to explain and negotiate requirements and/or implementation of program initiatives. Ability to identify problem areas, conduct extensive research, evaluate complex technical data, and make decisions or recommendations to leadership of a highly critical nature. 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.