Management Analyst, GS-0343-13/14 (Detail or Temporary Promotion Only) NF

Summary

This Management Analyst position is located in the Strategic Human Capital Planning Branch (SHCP). SHCP is responsible for human capital program development, strategic workforce planning, workforce analytics, human capital accountability, employee surveys, and human resources information technology for the Foundation. This temporary promotion/detail is for a period of 120 days and may be extended up to one year. This temporary promotion or detail may NOT be made permanent.

Duties

The incumbent will have the opportunity to work on a variety of strategic human capital projects, which may include developing NSF competency models; identifying agency workforce needs; implementing a succession planning pilot at NSF; assessing the effectiveness of OCHCO's programs and operations; implementing and socializing Human Capital (HC) data dashboards for the agency; creating data visualizations and presentations for agency leadership; participating in office-wide workgroups to address emerging challenges; and exploring ways to leverage Super Intelligence (SI) to accomplish SHCP and OCHCO work. As a Management Analyst at the GS-13 level, you will perform the following duties: Lead the development of workforce and employee surveys, including the establishment of tailored methodologies in design, implementation, and analysis to inform NSF-wide programs and organizational decisions. Assists team members and senior staff in the implementation and administration of long-range plans, goals, and objectives for human capital changes and improvements, functional alignments, and organizational structures; researches and investigates new or improved business and management practices and supports the development of criteria to evaluate the effectiveness of structure, functions, and NSF-wide programs. Collaborates with team members and senior staff in employing change management processes, concepts, and techniques such as strategic planning, staffing planning, organizational assessments, and succession planning. Analyzes management information requirements to develop program or administrative reporting systems, including the systems specifications, data gathering and analytical techniques, and systems evaluation methodology. Assists in projects, studies, or surveys of moderate scope and depth critical to the resolution of operating issues and problems, which may include leading a team of NSF staff and/or contractors. Provides analytic and project management expertise to other analysts on moderately complex issues/studies. Facilitates focus groups, working sessions or other techniques and methods necessary for organizational assessments and change. Develops reports and workforce analytic tools to improve organizational effectiveness. As a Management Analyst at the GS-14 level, you will perform the following duties: Serve as a senior advisor to the SHCP Chief and staff in the planning, development, organization, and implementation of activities related to workforce planning, business process reengineering and change management, and other work that supports the goals and objectives of the Branch and the NSF mission. Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of human capital management programs in meeting NSF goals and objectives. Collaborate with management in employing change management process concepts and techniques such as strategic planning and workforce development. Analyze management information requirements to develop program or administrative reporting systems, including specification, data gathering and analytical techniques, and systems evaluation methodology. Manage projects or studies of considerable scope and depth critical to the resolution of operating issues and problems, to include leading a team of NSF staff and/or contractors in analyzing and evaluating interrelated issues of effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of human capital programs, of organizational work operations, job structures, realignment, downsizing and resource utilization throughout NSF's organizations. Leads focus groups and group facilitation or other techniques and methods necessary for organizational assessment and change. Requirements

You must be a U.S. citizen. Selectee will be required to have a background investigation prior to onboarding. Additional Requirements: Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade/equivalent. You must meet eligibility and qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date. You must answer all job-related questions in the NSF eRecruit questionnaire and any external assessment that is included. All online applicants must provide a valid email address. If your email address is inaccurate or your mailbox is full/blocked, you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position. Applicants do not need to seek their supervisor's approval to apply for this temporary promotion/detail opportunity. However, supervisory approval is needed prior to making the temporary promotion/detail effective. Candidates selected for a detail will remain at their current grade and rate of pay. A candidate selected for a Temporary Promotion will receive a higher grade and salary This temporary promotion/detail is for a period of 120 days and may be extended up to one year. This temporary promotion or detail may NOT be made permanent. This temporary promotion/detail may be terminated at any time during this period. Upon conclusion of the temporary promotion/detail, you will be returned to your former office and position/grade. NSF has determined that all of its positions are eligible for situational telework. Situational telework may be approved on an occasional basis in accordance with agency policy, supervisory approval, and operational requirements. Selected candidates interested in telework or other workplace flexibility arrangements should discuss available options with the selecting official. Participation in telework is voluntary and requires an approved telework agreement. Qualifications

To qualify at the GS-13 level, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the federal service performing complex organizational analyses. Examples of specialized experience include: Partnering with management to assess workforce effectiveness; gathering, reporting, and analyzing quantitative data. Utilizing human capital dashboards to create reports; developing studies, projects, and surveys to assess operational issues. Leading organizational change management efforts. To qualify at the GS-14 level, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service independently leading and evaluating strategic human capital and workforce management initiatives. Examples of specialized experience include: Leading strategic workforce planning initiatives, organizational effectiveness, and workforce management practices; independently planning, developing, and carrying out workforce planning studies, manpower analyses, organizational assessments, workforce readiness reviews, and workforce management initiatives. Designing, implementing, or maintaining analytical models, performance frameworks, methodologies, or standards used to support decision-making, organizational planning, or risk-based program management. Analyzing and evaluating workforce management processes and developing procedures to systematize workforce operations and strengthen workforce accountability. Experience refers to paid/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/experience that translates directly to paid work. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Education may enhance skills required for this position; however, no substitution of education for specialized experience may be made at this level. How You Will Be Evaluated

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. To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. 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 Applicants eligible for selection preference under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) must meet the agency definition of "well qualified." At NSF, this means a score of 85.0 or higher. In the merit promotion selection process, formal performance appraisals may be considered if voluntarily submitted by the applicant. To preview the application questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13099649 Other Information

Relocation expenses WILL NOT be paid. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) ICTAP and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP or CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP or CTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified you must meet the following: OPM qualification requirements for the position, all selective factors, where applicable; special OPM approved qualifying conditions for the position; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate, to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and receives a rating of at least "Very Good" on the assessment. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP or CTAP eligibility, or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information regarding ICTAP or CTAP eligibility is available from OPM's Career Transition Resources. Veterans' Preference: If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. For 5-point veterans' preference, please provide your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty, or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions. For 10-point veterans' preference, please submit a SF-15 (Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference), DD-214, and official documentation of a compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more or other required documentation as specified on the SF-15. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.