Summary The position is telework eligible consistent with the Agency’s telework and remote work program policy. This position is located in Office of Finance and Operations, Executive Office. Incumbent analyze and advise management on the evaluation of the effectiveness of programs and operations or the productivity and efficiency. Responsibilities APPLICATION LIMIT: This vacancy announcement is limited to the first 150 applications received and will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the day that we receive the 150th application, or at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the listed closing date, whichever occurs first. We encourage you to read this entire vacancy announcement prior to submitting your application. As a Management and Program Analyst, GS-0343-12, you will be responsible for: Providing expert advice, guidance, and technical assistance in coordinating the development and revision of Departmental Directives (policies including Directives and Handbooks). Developing, analyzing, and evaluating new or modified program/management policies, regulations, goals, or objectives. Implementing business practice improvements for the management of existing Directives and the clearance of new and revised Directives. Maintains the official digital repository of Directives. Analyzing and evaluating, on a quantitative/qualitative, basis the effectiveness of line program operations in meeting established goals and objectives. As a Management and Program Analyst, GS-0343-13, you will be responsible for: Providing expert advice, guidance, and technical assistance in coordinating the development and revision of Departmental Directives (policies including Directives and Handbooks). Implements business practice improvements for the management of existing Directives and the clearance of new and revised Directives. Developing, analyzing, and evaluating new or modified program/management policies, regulations, goals, or objectives. Developing procedures and systems for assessing the effectiveness of programs/management processes. Analyzing and evaluating, on a quantitative/qualitative, basis the effectiveness of line program operations in meeting established goals and objectives. Requirements Conditions of Employment Relocation will not be paid. You may be subject to serve a one-year probationary period. Males 18 and over must be registered with the Selective Service. Must be a US Citizen. Must complete a Background Investigation and Fingerprint check. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this vacancy announcement. If you are a current federal employee, you must meet all time-in-grade and time-after competitive appointment qualifications within 30 days of the closing date of this vacancy announcement. To verify that you meet these requirements, we will review your responses to the core eligibility questions on the occupational questionnaire, as well as your submitted resume and required documents. To make an accurate determination, you will need to include on your resume your federal position title, pay plan, occupational series, grade level, agency, dates for which you held the grade level (stated as MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY, OR MM/YYYY to PRESENT), and total hours worked per week. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Conditions of Employment TELEWORK ELIGIBILITY: You may be eligible for occasional telework in which you are required to report to the office on a regular basis. Participation must be requested and approved by the supervisor and there must be a signed telework agreement. The number of telework days approved is determined by the agency policy, emergency situations, the approval of your immediate supervisor. You must have access to high speed internet and cell phone service meeting current Agency policy from the approved work location. Qualifications Minimum Qualification Requirements You may meet the minimum qualifications for the GS-12, if you possess the specialize experience. Specialized Experience for the GS-12 One year of experience in either federal or non-federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS-11 performing two (2) out of three (3) of the following duties or work assignments: 1. Experience in assisting and revising policy directives or handbooks. 2. Experience in creating and maintaining systems for assessing the effectiveness of programs/management processes. 3. Experience in analyzing or evaluating new or modified policies, regulations, objectives. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) The quality of your experience will be measured by the extent to which you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). You do not need to provide separate narrative responses to these KSAs, as they will be measured by your responses to the occupational questionnaire (you may preview the occupational questionnaire by clicking the link at the end of the Evaluations section of this vacancy announcement). 1. Knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency/effectiveness of program operations or substantive administrative support functions and organization structures. 2. Knowledge of the major issues, program goals, and objectives, work processes, and administrative operations of the organization. 3. Skill to plan, schedule, and conduct projects and studies to evaluate and recommend ways to improve work operations in a program or support setting. 4. Skill in adapting analytical techniques and evaluation criteria to measure/improve program effectiveness/organizational productivity. You may meet the minimum qualifications for the GS-13, if you possess the specialize experience. Specialized Experience for the GS-13 One year of experience in either federal or non-federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS-12 performing two (2) out of three (3) of the following duties or work assignments: 1. Experience in developing procedures and systems for assessing the effectiveness of programs/management processes. 2. Experience developing, analyzing, and evaluating new or modified program/management policies, regulations, goals, or objectives. 3. Experience providing advice, guidance, and technical assistance in coordinating the development and revision of policies including directives and handbooks. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) The quality of your experience will be measured by the extent to which you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). You do not need to provide separate narrative responses to these KSAs, as they will be measured by your responses to the occupational questionnaire (you may preview the occupational questionnaire by clicking the link at the end of the Evaluations section of this vacancy announcement). 1. Ability to communicate orally and in writing to all customers, internal/external. 2. Knowledge of the major issues, program goals, and objectives, work processes, and administrative operations of the organization. 3. Ability to plan, schedule, and conduct projects and studies to evaluate and recommend ways to improve work operations in a program or support setting. 4. Skill in adapting analytical techniques and evaluation criteria to measure/improve program effectiveness/organizational productivity. Education Education cannot be substituted for experience for this position and grade level. Additional Information Veterans’ Career Counseling: If you are a veteran interested in receiving tips on preparing a Federal resume and/or how to prepare for an interview, you may email srorecruiting@ed.gov to schedule a session with a career counselor (“Veterans Counseling Session” should be placed in the subject line of the email). Student Loan Default: If selected for this position, we will verify that you have not defaulted on any loan funded or guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Education. If you are found to be in default, we will contact you to make arrangements for repayment prior to making an official offer of employment. Suitability and Investigation: If selected for this position, you will be required to complete the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) to determine your suitability for federal employment and successfully complete a pre-appointment investigation/background check. Essential/Non-Essential: This position is considered non-essential for purposes of reporting to work during federal government closures. Financial Disclosure: This position does not require financial disclosure. Bargaining Unit: This position is included in the bargaining unit (American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 252). Selections: Agencies have broad authority under law to hire from any appropriate source of eligibles and may fill a vacancy in the competitive service by any method authorized. We may make additional selections from this vacancy announcement within 90 days from the date the selection certificates are issued, should vacancies occur. We may also share selection certificates amongst program offices across the agency.
Summary The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located in the National Air and Space Museum which is the most visited Museum in the world. Upwards of nine million people each year visit the National Air and Space Museum in the National Mall Building and the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center (UHC) in Chantilly, Virginia. Responsibilities The Budget Analyst position is responsible for various functions in the financial management arena. These functions include, but are not limited to budget formulation, budget execution, financial systems management, administrative management, and technical advisor. In this position, you will: Ensure program requirements are translated into funding requirements, prioritized, and available funds are efficiently distributed to support museum operations, objectives, and goals. Use analytical methods and techniques to perform in-depth analysis of budget requests by exploring program tradeoffs and location alternative methods of funding. Forecast funding needs and cost trends and advises program managers on the status of their finds and the availability of funding from various source. Manage aspects of the federal and trust budget process including but not limited to budget planning, formulation, presentation, allocation, execution, tracking and reporting. Advise NASM Leaders on policies and procedures, proper recordkeeping procedures, and the appropriate use of various funding types. Requirements Conditions of Employment Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation May need to complete a Probationary Period Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service. Must be a U.S. Citizen Conditions of Employment Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. For information on qualification requirements, see Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions on OPM website. Qualifications GS-11 Experience: Must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal service or comparable pay band system related to the work of the position. For this position, specialized experience is defined as formulating budgets and tracking their execution; using analytical tools to provide in-depth analysis of budget requests; and preparing budget and/or forecasts and projections for an organization. OR Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related. Or a Combination: Education and experience may be combined to meet the basic qualifications. For a full explanation of this option please see the Qualification Standards. Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are qualifying by education and/or you have education completed in a foreign college/university described above, it is your responsibility to provide transcripts and proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study. For instructions on where to fax these documents, see the \"Required Documents\" section of this announcement. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week. Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are qualifying by education and/or you have education completed in a foreign college/university described above, it is your responsibility to provide transcripts and proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study as indicated in the \"required documents\" section. Education There is no education requirement for this position. Additional Information This position is not included in the bargaining unit. Current or Former Political Appointees: Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. 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 that to the Office of Human Resources. Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment: Position title; Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee); Agency; and, Beginning and ending dates of appointment. Recruitment Incentive: Recruitment incentive(s) may be authorized for this position. However, approval for incentives are contingent upon various availability. If authorized, certain incentives will require the incumbent to sign a service agreement to remain in the Federal government for a certain time period. Note: This statement does not imply nor guarantee an incentive will be offered and paid. Selections may be made for vacancies across the Smithsonian Institution (SI). By applying to this position, you agree to allow your application and other personal information to be shared with one or more SI hiring officials for employment consideration for same/similar positions within the location(s) identified in this announcement.
