Management and Program Analyst

Summary

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is ranked within the top 5 mid-size agencies as a "Best Place to Work" in the Federal government! This Management and Program Analyst position is located in the Office Office of Executive Director. For more information visit: Office of the Executive Director (OED) | Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

Duties

As a Management and Program Analyst, some of your typical work assignments may include: Designing, mapping, executing, and evaluating end-to-end business processes to identify bottlenecks and control gaps; improving processes and governance mechanisms; and assessing effectiveness, compliance, mission readiness, and operational performance across CSO programs (e.g., physical security, protective services, logistics, intelligence coordination, OSH, emergency preparedness, and continuity). Leading and supporting the planning and development of CSO strategic documents, policies, and operational frameworks for short- and long-range requirements and initiatives by researching and interpreting applicable laws, regulations, policies, and standards (e.g., FAR, security directives, continuity and emergency management doctrine) and applying them through leading and participating in cross-functional teams and working groups with internal and external partners (e.g., DHS, FPS, FBI, GSA, Capitol Police, and DOE). Overseeing and advising program managers on CSO acquisition lifecycle planning and operations through conducting analytical reviews and developing requirements documents and cost estimates; serving as the primary CSO Contracting Officer's Representative (COR); coordinating with Contracting Officers and CORs to monitor contract performance metrics and deliverables; supporting pre- and post-award evaluations and financial reviews; and ensuring contract compliance and alignment with mission requirements and applicable policies Leading and developing CSO budget formulation and execution by analyzing resource needs, cost drivers, spend plans, and budget exhibits; developing issue papers, reprogramming proposals, and multi-year planning documents; and conducting financial and budget planning for major security and emergency preparedness initiatives. Qualifications

You must meet the qualification (experience and/or education) requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Time-in-grade requirements must be met within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement unless you are (1) eligible for a special hiring authority OR (2) reinstatement eligible. To view the eligibility and qualification requirements of a Management and Program Analyst, GS-0343 -14 please visit: Management Analyst, 0343 | Federal Energy Regulatory Commission You must have one full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 level. Specialized experience is defined as: Analyzing and evaluating management, security, or mission-support programs; advising senior leadership on operational improvements; and developing recommendations, performance measures, and data-driven solutions to enhance organizational effectiveness and mission readiness. 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 any volunteer experience. Please do not cut and paste the position description, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

Education

There is no education requirement for this position; therefore, transcripts are not required. How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Accountability Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork The USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. To preview the application questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13112043 Other Information

The duty location of this position is Washington DC. If selected for this position, you will be required to: Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) to determine your suitability for Federal employment. Have your Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of your choice. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. FERC also participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). For more information about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. Attend a mandatory ethics training. We are governed by the Office of Government Ethics (OGE) Standards of Conduct, the criminal conflict of interest statutes, and FERC's supplemental ethics regulation, which specifically prohibits FERC employees from holding certain energy-related securities. To comply with these regulations and statutes, divestiture of at least some energy securities is likely to be required after you begin employment. See 5 C.F.R. 2634-41; 18 U.S.C. 201-208; 5 C.F.R. 3401. If selected, you may also be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of appointment. Receive authorization from OPM on any job offer you receive, if you are or were (within the last 5 years) a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a one-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Your performance appraisal and incentive awards will be given due consideration in the selection process based on their relation to the duties of the position and the consistency with which they may be considered in evaluating you against other candidates.