Senior Program Analyst

Summary

As a Senior Program Analyst, you will provide analysis and evaluation across capital and strategic planning, project management, business processes, and IT operations. Location of position: The GSA IT, Office of Digital Management We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

Duties

A a Senior Program Analyst you will perform the following duties: Applies a wide range of qualitative, and/or quantitative methods to assess and improve program effectiveness of complex management processes, projects and systems. Identifies and analyzes issues, problems, and challenges relating to efficiency and effectiveness facing IT programs. Serves as advocate for IT programs; presents, supports and defends IT policies, guidelines, methodologies and procedures. Conducts expert evaluative analyses and manages program efforts aimed at ensuring effective program performance and compliance with federal regulations. Researches sensitive, complex or controversial issues in assigned program areas, utilizing all resources available. Requirements

If selected, you must meet the following conditions: Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service. Serve a one year probationary period, if required. Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level). Qualifications

To evaluate your qualifications, your resume must clearly demonstrate how you meet the specialized experience described below. Your resume must not exceed two pages. To ensure your qualifications can be fully evaluated, we recommend including the following information: Name, address, telephone number, email address; Job Title (if Federal Service, provide series and grade; if not in GS plan, provide GS equivalent grade); Relevant work experience—should include employer name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and descriptions that explain how you meet the required qualifications in the job announcement. Education, certifications or licensures—If the job announcement requires any education, certifications or licensures, make sure to include the required information and any required documents like transcripts. Your resume should contain enough information to make a valid determination that you fully meet experience requirements for each grade level you are applying to. If you do not provide enough information for us to determine your qualifications, you may be rated ineligible. If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume. The GS- 14 salary range starts at $127,829 per year. Locality pay will be determined upon selection. To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level or higher in the Federal service. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Specialized experience is experience providing program analysis, consulting, evaluation, and authoritative guidance to management on the effectiveness of assigned programs, operations, and/or other functions or program areas as assigned. This includes experience in analyzing, evaluating, and providing authoritative guidance on programs in the areas of capital planning, strategic planning, project management, business processes, assessment, and the implementation of IT policies and operations.

How You Will Be Evaluated

A panel of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will review the application of qualified candidates and assign a score for each of the five required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) based on the experience documented in the resume and narrative responses. Skill in applying quantitative and qualitative analytical methods to evaluate programs and processes involving multiple data sources, competing priorities, and interrelated activities, and develop recommendations for improvement. Skill in identifying problem areas, evaluate technical data and make decisions or recommendations. Knowledge of IT mission, programs, policies, and functions in order to apply analytical and evaluative methods to issues concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of programs operations or functions. Ability to conduct expert evaluative analyses, manage program efforts, and apply qualitative and quantitative methods to ensure effective program performance and compliance with federal regulations. Skill in researching sensitive, complex or controversial issues in assigned program areas. Demonstration of these KSAs must be supported by your application. Applicants should also make note of each KSA, as you will be asked to address them later in the application process. Consideration will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3). You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume so that information will be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If you are eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) or GSA's Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), your resume must clearly demonstrate experience in at least 3 of the 5 required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) to receive priority consideration. You may preview questions for this vacancy. Benefits

You will have access to many benefits including: Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans) Life insurance coverage with several options Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan) Transit and child care subsidies Flexible spending accounts Long-term care insurance Training and development Other Information

Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. Applicants are encouraged to make their resume searchable in their USAJOBS.gov profile. This will allow Federal hiring specialists and hiring managers across agencies to find their resume as part of agency recruitment campaigns or staffing searches. If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency or visit GSA's webpage. Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility. Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed; through other means; or not at all.