Program Analyst (Assistant Chief of Staff)

Summary

As a Program Analyst (Assistant Chief of Staff) at Moore Air Base (MAB) in Edinburg, TX you would be filling a critical role in support of the nation's New World screwworm response activities. This position is part of the 0343 Series Management and Program Analysis positions at MAB. APHIS will also be accepting applications and conducting interviews in-person Nov 17-19 in McAllen, TX. Please see "How to Apply" and/or this site for more information.

Duties

• The duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Assists the Supervisory Program Analyst (Chief of Staff) with planning, implementing, and coordinating special projects and studies of interest to the ADA concerning all phases of program operations.
• Participates with the FiOps Leadership Team in establishing and executing broad policies, plans, and objectives of VS, as related to domestic animal health.
• Ensures proper and timely attention is devoted to high level, high priority, urgent, and/or controversial issues, problems, or situations which arise and responding to policy and action initiatives.
• Prepares narratives or reports summarizing findings and providing recommendations.
• Assists with developing recommendations for the ADA’s consideration based on review, evaluation, and interpretation on a variety subject matters, policies, and general guidance.
• Serves as a committee member involved in organizing and facilitating efforts of multiple task groups or teams focused on implementation of numerous major program initiatives.
• Designs proposed strategies for achieving desired outcomes, and prepares and presents summary analytical reports on the projected impact of proposed strategies.
• Facilitates the preparation of a broad range of information resource documents critical to policy and decision-making processes at the ADA’s level and beyond.
• Assists in the development of intervention strategies to protect the United States from animal disease and pest incursions that are of economic significance to the Nation’s economy.

Qualifications

First priority will be given to applicants who apply in-person or on-line by an initial applicant cut-off of 12:00 PM Central Time on November 17. If the position is filled after the first cut-off, this announcement may close prior to the posted closing date. Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement, including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. FOR THE GS-12 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-11 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Drafting and editing fast-moving, politically-sensitive, potentially highly-visible memorandums for senior leaders. Drafting and editing informational and decisional documents related to policy development and policy communication. Implementing effective short-term, day-to-day operational plans, and managing day-to-day operations, in a highly dynamic work environment. Implementing effective long-term, horizon-type strategic plans for a team or work unit. There is no education substitution for this grade level. 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This position does not have an education qualification requirement. How You Will Be Evaluated

All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, to include any specialized experience and/or selective placement factor(s), if applicable, will be referred. Before a certificate is issued, your application is reviewed to ensure that you meet all the qualification requirements. An unranked list will be used; veteran's preference will apply. This announcement is in support of an on-site hiring event. Priority will be given to applicants who apply in-person or on-line by an initial applicant cut-off of 12:00 PM Central Time on November 17. If the position is filled after the first cut-off, this announcement may close prior to the posted closing date. CTAP/ICTAP applicants may be required to take a manual assessment and must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100 to be eligible for selection priority. Note: If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Providing inaccurate information on Federal documents could be grounds for non-selection or disciplinary action up to including removal from the Federal service. Other Information

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP/ICTAP candidates must be well qualified, which means having knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or competencies that exceed the minimum qualification requirements for this position. CTAP/ICTAP applicants may be required to take a manual assessment and must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100. First time hires to the federal government normally start at the lowest rate of the salary range for the grade selected. Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid. Any travel, transportation, and relocation expense associated with reporting for duty will be the responsibility of the selected employee.