Business Analyst/Project Manager

Summary

This position is in the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS), Office of Agency Management and Budget (OAMB), and reports to the Government Information & Project Management Supervisor. DOL fosters and promotes the welfare of job seekers, wage earners, and retirees of the United States. The Assistant Secretary for VETS serves as the principal advisor to the Secretary of Labor on veterans' employment and training issues.

Duties

The duties described below are at the full performance level (GS-14). Incumbents hired at the GS-13 grade level will serve in a developmental capacity, where the incumbent works under closer supervision while continuing to exercise supervisory and managerial authority assigned for the position. Responsible for the planning, initiation, management, control, coordination, and execution of assigned projects that shape or improve the structure, effectiveness, efficiency, or productivity of VETS operations. Develop, monitor, and report on project plans that establish scope and criteria. Schedules and creates milestones, budgets, dependencies, and responsibilities of participating program offices. Develop functional and technical solutions to business problems beginning with defining, analyzing, and documenting requirements Interact with business stakeholders and subject matter experts to identify, document, and analyze business needs and requirements. Analyzes activities, projects, and program requirements, coordinating with other divisions, offices, and directorates as appropriate. Coordinate policy development, business rules, and establishes processes for implementation of new programs. Work with and/or lead project teams to ensure the activities required to meet designated goals are identified, monitored, and completed. Design, implement, and monitor a system of performance objectives and metrics that track how well VETS executes its business programs/processes. Qualifications

You must meet the Specialized Experience to qualify for Business Analyst/Project Manager, as described below. For the GS-13: Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-12 in the Federal Service. Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform the duties of the position successfully, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Qualifying specialized experience for the GS-13 includes at least three of the following: Leading complex projects through initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, risk management, and closeout. Analyzing business requirements and developing solutions to improve programs, systems, or business processes. Evaluating organizational operations, performance measures, and resources to identify efficiencies and recommend improvements. Leading cross-functional teams and coordinating stakeholders to resolve issues, manage priorities, and achieve project objectives. Preparing and presenting analyses, recommendations, briefings, or decision papers to senior leadership on complex program or project matters. For the GS-14: Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-13 in the Federal Service. Qualifying specialized experience for the GS-14 includes at least four of the following: Leading complex projects through initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, risk management, and closeout. Analyzing business requirements and developing solutions to improve programs, systems, or business processes. Evaluating organizational operations, performance measures, and resources to identify efficiencies and recommend improvements. Leading cross-functional teams and coordinating stakeholders to resolve issues, manage priorities, and achieve project objectives. Preparing and presenting analyses, recommendations, briefings, or decision papers to senior leadership on complex program or project matters.

Education

This position does not have an educational requirements. How You Will Be Evaluated

Your evaluation will be based on how well you meet the qualifications outlined in this vacancy announcement, as demonstrated through your resume and supporting documentation. You may preview application questions for this vacancy here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13072571 USA Hire 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 USA Hire Assessments 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. The information you provide may be verified by a review of your paid, unpaid, and volunteer, as it demonstrates the competencies or skills required for the position to be filled. Your evaluation may include an interview, reference checks, or other assessment conducted by HR specialists, subject matter experts, or panel members and may include other assessment tools (ex. interview, structured interview, written test, work sample, etc.). INFORMATION FOR ICTAP/CTAP ELIGIBLE(S) ONLY: If you are eligible for special priority selection under ICTAP/CTAP, you must be well-qualified for the position to receive consideration. ICTAP/CTAP eligible(s) will be considered well-qualified if they attain at least a rating score of 85 in a numerical rating scheme. Be sure to review the eligibility questions to reflect that you are applying as an ICTAP or CTAP eligible and submit supporting documentation. To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. To view the announcement status or your application status: Visit https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/howto/application/status/. Your application status page is where you can view your application status, USA Hire assessment completion status, and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application. NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. Other Information

The mission of the Department of Labor (DOL) is to protect the welfare of workers and job seekers, improve working conditions, expand high-quality employment opportunities, and assure work-related benefits and rights for all workers. Refer to these links for more information: GENERAL INFORMATION, REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS, ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION, FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES As a condition of employment, all personnel must undergo a background investigation for access to DOL facilities, systems, information and/or classified materials before they can enter on duty: BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION This position is inside the bargaining unit. If the duty location is within the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, the position will be included in the Local 12, AFGE bargaining unit. If the duty location is outside the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, the position will be included in the NCFLL bargaining unit. For more information, Click here for Career Ladder Promotion Information Based on agency needs, additional positions may be filled using this vacancy. The Department of Labor may use certain incentives and hiring flexibilities, currently offered by the Federal government to attract highly qualified candidates. Click here for Additional Information. The Fair Chance Act (FCA) prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOL employee has violated your rights under the FCA, you may file a complaint of the alleged violation following our agency's complaint process Guidelines for Reporting Violations of the Fair Chance Act. Note: The FCA does not apply to some positions specified under the Act, such as law enforcement or national security positions. All Department of Labor employees are subject to the provisions of the Drug-Free Workplace Program under Executive Order 12564 and Public Law 100-71. 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, based on your adjudication decision. 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.