Supervisory Program Analyst

Summary

This position will serve as the Division Chief for the Business Support Division within the Human Resources Directorate (HRD). The incumbent will be responsible for directing core financial programs, overseeing governance and internal controls, leading strategic communications and stakeholder engagement, and managing division-wide supervisory functions.

Duties

Serve as the Business Support Division Chief. Provides leadership and direction on program goals, operational priorities, and management policies to ensure effective execution of HRD business and financial operations. Leads cross-functional analytical studies to identify, analyze, and resolve complex business and financial management challenges affecting HRD operations; develops and delivers authoritative recommendations to senior officials. Provides strategic oversight of funds management activities, including administration of IAAs/SLAs, compliance with fiscal law and appropriation requirements, and implementation of internal control standards. Directs development, implementation, and oversight of policies and procedures governing HRD business operations. Directs HRD's communications strategy to support its role as a shared services provider, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and strategic alignment in leadership communications, congressional responses, policy messages, and customer outreach. Requirements

U.S. Citizenship is required. Suitable for Federal employment, determined by background investigation. Must obtain and maintain a favorable background investigation through Continuous Vetting throughout the duration of employment. All employees are required to be enrolled in Continuous Vetting, which authorizes government agencies to receive notifications of criminal activity and financial monitoring on individuals who hold low risk, public trust, or national security positions. Direct Deposit of pay is required. Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt. Status candidates must meet time-in-grade (see Qualifications). Must meet all conditions of employment listed under Stipulations of Employment below. Qualifications

At the GS-15 level, you must meet the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level. Specialized experience is defined as experience that is in or related to the line of work of this position and has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies to successfully perform the duties of this position. More specifically, this requirement involves: Leading and directing business related programs; coordinating with other Government entities to promote operational efficiency; working across organizational lines to develop working relationships needed to accomplish organizational goals; advising senior management officials on key program issues; and performing administrative work such as policy management, resource management and strategic and tactical planning to support organizational efficiencies and standardization across a variety of program areas. Applicants must carefully review the information in the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section for important information and instructions pertaining to the multi-hurdle assessment process for this position. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. TIME-IN-GRADE: Current career or career-conditional employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower grade, with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b). 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for this series/grade. How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications and competencies listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the minimum qualification questionnaire, and the result of the USA Hire Competency Based Assessment(s) required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Accountability Analytical Thinking Business Planning and Resource Management Customer Service Decisiveness Flexibility Interpersonal Skills Legal, Government, & Jurisprudence *Technical Competency - Management / Analysis Planning and Evaluating Problem Solving Resilience Written Communication In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and minimum qualification questionnaire, this position requires an online USA Hire Competency Based Assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. The USA Hire Assessment 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 minimum qualification questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. Due Weight Consideration is a review process used to provide consideration to performance appraisals and awards submitted with each application on a used merit promotion certificate and factoring the results into the merit promotion selection process. Please submit 1) a copy of your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation and 2) a list of any awards (e.g. superior performance awards, special act or achievement awards, quality step increase, etc.) you received in the last 5 years. Any performance appraisal/evaluation and award documentation you provide will be forwarded to the selecting official. The selecting official will review this documentation and give it due weight consideration during the overall selection process. If you do not have your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation, please submit a statement as to why it is not available. Please indicate if any prior performance appraisals/evaluations were at an acceptable level. It is your responsibility to obtain and upload your performance appraisal/evaluation and/or list of awards prior to the closing of the vacancy announcement. Other Information

Career Transition Assistance Programs: CTAP provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated. To be considered under CTAP, applicants must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most recent SF-50 reflecting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP, applicant must meet all the criteria below: Clearly exceed the minimum qualification/specialized experience requirements for this vacancy; AND Meet basic eligibility requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), score at least 85 on the assessment AND Be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. Please refer to required documents section for additional details. For information on CTAP visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Appointment Authorities: For more information on appointment authority eligibility requirements: Persons with Disabilities-Schedule A Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans Telework Suitability: The duties of this position are suitable for occasional telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval and if they meet the eligibility criterion based on agency policy. Stipulations of Employment: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or a 1-2-year trial 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 the 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 or trial period, your employment may be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Selection may require completion of a 1-year supervisory or managerial probationary period. If selected, the position to which you will be appointed is subject to a financial disclosure report requirement and you will be required to complete a new entrant Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) as applicable within 30 days of your appointment. Work Schedule: This position allows for a flexible work schedule. Miscellaneous: This agency uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. This vacancy announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days.