MANAGEMENT ANALYST

Summary

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is ranked within the top 5 mid-size agencies as a "Best Places to Work" in the Federal government! This MANAGEMENT ANALYST position is located in the Office of Public Participation. For more information visit: Office of Public Participation (OPP)

Duties

As a MANAGEMENT ANALYST some of your typical work assignments include: Using standard techniques and methodologies of management analysis, conducting management surveys that require fact finding, analysis of information gathered, computer analysis and evaluation of data, and development of recommendations regarding special projects and subjects. Generating requisitions for a wide range of services, contracts, special equipment, and supplies required for OPP to meet mission goals. Assisting in preparing justification for items. Maintaining log of requisitions submitted and making periodic inquiries regarding status of items until delivery of services or equipment is received. Assisting in managing utility administrative services to ensure smooth day-to-day operation of OPP Divisions. May be responsible for activities involving procurement and purchasing of office supplies, hardware, software, furniture, services, etc; travel and training requests; office relocations; movement and installation of communications; space management; printing and reproduction; etc. Preparing formal reports on management survey findings, recommending management actions to be taken, and assisting in their implementation. Recommendations may involve new or substantially modified work methods, procedures, and/or systems, and impact more than one organizational component. Qualifications

You must meet the qualification (experience and/or education) requirements by the closing date of this announcement. To view the eligibility and qualification requirements of a/n MANAGEMENT ANALYST, GS-0343, please visit: Management Analyst, 0343 You must have one full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 level. Specialized experience is defined as: experience planning, conducting, and evaluating projects and studies to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of organizational operations and recommend improvements; analyzing administrative operations, policies, procedures, and practices to identify problems, risks, and opportunities for improvement; and analyzing, maintaining, and using administrative data to identify trends, support decision-making, and improve program and operational effectiveness. 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 "Duties" section, specialized experience statement, 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. This position has an education requirement and therefore, transcripts are required. Failure to submit a copy of your transcripts at the time of application will result in your application being marked incomplete and you will not receive further consideration. PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society. GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study. 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 based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses to the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for the 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 online assessment is used to evaluate your relevant education and experience in relation to the required competencies for this position. If you meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements, your application will be further evaluated based on your answers to the vacancy questionnaire. Your rating may be lowered if your responses are not supported by the education and/or experience described in your resume. The best qualified candidates will be identified for referral to the selecting official. You may be required to participate in a selection interview. If you are invited for an interview, you may be asked to bring a copy of your most recent performance evaluation. 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/13047023 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.