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Salary $65,180 - $172,500 a year job type full-time
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Duties
Summary
A successful candidate in this position will support the livermore field office, assistant manager for business, providing analytical services in support of records management, audits and directives programs, as well as experience serving as a program liaison with other nuclear safety programs, nnsa, and doe organizations.
Responsibilities
As a program analyst, you will:
Perform the following duties as an nq-02:
Contribute analytical support and management advisory services to an assigned program manager or program management team.
Participate in developing and interpreting guidance for use by program/project managers in preparing annual operating plans and objectives, and funding estimates required for their execution.
Research, extract, compile, and analyze program data for use in corporate reviews.
Perform the following duties as an nq-03:
Apply authoritative knowledge of a variety of qualitative and quantitative program evaluation methods, concepts, principles, and related administrative laws, and regulations and relationships between other major programs.
Serve as a senior program analyst, providing analytical support and management advisory services to an assigned program manager.
Provide expert advice and guidance to senior program, project, or field site managers and their staffs.
Analyze program adjustments and evaluate the impact of alternative levels of effort and resources on accomplishing established objectives and develops.
Lead or participate in quarterly program reviews to determine whether program administrators are accomplishing the agreed to scope of work within the funding and performance measures for the program.
Travel required
Occasional travel - you may be expected to travel occasionally for this position.
Supervisory status
No
Promotion potential
3
Job family (series)
0343 management and program analysis
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Requirements
Requirements
Conditions of employment
Subject to random drug testing
Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
Favorable suitability determination required.
Must be able to obtain/maintain a q level security clearance.
You must be a united states citizen.
This employer participates in the e-verify program.
Males must abide by selective service registration requirements.
Compliance with homeland security presidential directive (hspd-12) governing personal identity which will require that you provide two forms of identification.
A two-year trial period may be required.
More than one position may be filled from this vacancy announcement.
A recruitment/relocation incentive may be authorized for a highly qualified applicant.
Qualifications
Specialized experience requirements
Nq-02:
A qualified candidate`s online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower nnsa demonstration project pay band or gs grade level in the federal service, i.e., nq/nn-01 or gs-07/08Specialized experience for this position is defined as: experience applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques within a business unit, pertaining to all of the following areas of responsibility: records management, audit reviews and directive compliance.
Examples of qualifying experience include but are not limited to:
Experience in a records management program, assisting in performing self-assessments, developing and or revising organizational work processes and implementing work instructions.
Experience in providing direction/guidance and identifying any negative and/or positive trends to staff for general accounting office (gao), office of inspector general (oig) and contractor internal audits.
Experience in a directive process to include communicating reporting requirements, and setting organizational directives (requirements, responsibilities, and procedures).
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You may substitute the successful completion of two full years of graduate education or all of the requirements for a master`s (or higher) degree in a field directly related to program analysis (i.eBusiness, management, analytical and evaluative methods and techniques, etc.) for the specialized experience requirement for nq-02Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the positionCombinations of successfully completed graduate level education and specialized experience may be used to meet total experience requirements.
Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following competenciesDo not provide a separate narrative written statementRather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the competencies identified belowCite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this positionDo not write `see resume` in your applicationCompliance
Organizational awareness
Negotiation
Nq-03:
A qualified candidate`s online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower nnsa demonstration project pay band or gs grade level in the federal service, i.e., nq-02/nn-03 or gs-12Specialized experience for this position is defined as: experience managing and leading programs within a business unit, pertaining to all of the following areas of responsibility: records management, audit reviews and directive compliance.
Examples of qualifying experience include but are not limited to:
Experience in managing a records management program, performing self-assessments, developing and or revising organizational work processes and implementing work instructions
Experience in providing expert direction/guidance and identifying any negative and/or positive trends to staff for general accounting office (gao), office of inspector general (oig) and contractor internal audits.
Experience in managing a directive process to include communicating reporting requirements, and setting organizational directives (requirements, responsibilities, and procedures)
Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following competenciesDo not provide a separate narrative written statementRather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the competencies identified belowCite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this positionDo not write `see resume` in your application.
Decision making
Technical competence
Negotiation
Organizational awareness
`experience` refers to paid and unpaid experienceExamples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through national service programs (such as peace corps and americorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizationsVolunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employmentYou will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Ctap/ictap candidates: to be considered `well qualified` you must meet all of the requirements as described in this sectionIf you are eligible for career transition assistance plans such as ictap or ctap, you must meet the definition of `well qualified` which is defined as having a score of 85 or better.
You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.
Education
Program analyst series 0343:
There is no educational requirement for this seriesFor more information, please refer to opm 0343 series qualification standards.
Nq-02:
You may substitute the successful completion of two full years of graduate education or all of the requirements for a master`s (or higher) degree in a field directly related to program analysis (i.eBusiness, management, analytical and evaluative methods and techniques, etc.) for the specialized experience requirement for nq-02Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the positionCombinations of successfully completed graduate level education and specialized experience may be used to meet total experience requirements.
Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the u.sDepartment of educationApplicants who have completed part or all of their education outside of the u.sMust have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the u.sA written evaluation of any foreign education must be provided with your application in response to this vacancy announcement or be received by the closing date of this announcementFailure to provide this evaluation will result in you being found unqualified for the positionFor special instructions pertaining to foreign education, see the department of education website, and for a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, visit the national association of credential evaluation services.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the u.sDepartment of education in order for it to be credited towards qualificationsTherefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the u.sDepartment of education.
Nq-03:
For this grade, education cannot be substituted for experience.
Additional information
The u.sDepartment of energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to applyFor more information, please visit the links at the bottom of this page or visit the fedshirevets website.
If you believe that you are eligible for the interagency career transition assistance program (ictap), please visit the opm ictap/ctap website for more informationIn order to be considered under the ictap program, your application must score within the pre-established `well qualified` category as stated in the qualifications section.
More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement.
Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year.
Many positions require successful completion of a background investigation.
All males born after december 31,1959 must abide by laws regarding selective service registrationTo learn more about this law, visit the selective service web page, who must registerIf you are not registered and don`t have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the federal government.
Eeo policy: click here.
Reasonable accommodation policy: click here.
Veterans information: click here.
Telework: click here.
Selective service registration: click here.
Information about the nnsa demonstration project can be found by clicking here.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
The department of energy uses an application tracking system to evaluate the responses you provide in the applicant assessment questionnaire to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications necessary for this positionThen, the hr office and/or subject matter expert (sme) will conduct a quality review of your application and supporting documentation to determine if your qualifications meet the criteria for referral to the selecting official.
Merit promotion & veoa procedures: if you are minimally qualified for this job, your responses to the self-assessment questions (true/false, yes/ no, multiple choice questions) will be evaluated to determine if you are a best qualified candidateIf you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this jobDue weight will also be given to federal employees, when applicable, for performance appraisals and awards in accordance with 5 cfr § 335.103(b)(3)Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements and current employees must have at least a fully successful or equivalent performance rating to receive consideration.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):
Compliance, decision making, negotiation, organizational awareness, and technical competence
Your application and resume shall demonstrate that you possess the following competenciesDo not provide a separate narrative written statementRather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the competencies identified belowCite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this positionDo not write `see resume` in your application.
Non-competitive procedures: if you are applying under a non-competitive or special hiring authority, you will still be required to answer the assessment questionsHowever, you will not be evaluated against the rating and ranking criteriaYour resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you are minimally qualified for this jobVeterans` preference will be applied when required by the hiring authority (e.g., vra, schedule a).
All qualified non-competitive applicants and the best qualified merit promotion and veoa applicants will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration.
Career transition assistance programs: to receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet the eligibility criteria; and 2) be rated `well-qualified`, which is defined as having a score of 85 or better.
You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses you provided in your online questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation before the vacancy closes, you may be rated `ineligible`, `not qualified`, or your score may be adjusted accordingly.
Background checks and security clearance
Security clearance
Q access authorization
Drug test required
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Critical-sensitive (cs)/high risk
Trust determination process
Credentialing, suitability/fitness, national security
Required documents
Required documents
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete application package which includes:
All applicants: you must submit a resume supporting your specialized experience and responses to the online questionnaire.
Your resume shall list all work experience (paid and unpaid); you must list the full name and address of the each employer.
For all types of work experience, you shall indicate the start and end dates (include month, day, and year); you must also list the average number of hours per week that you worked.
For paid work experience, you shall indicate your starting salary for each position and the highest salary you earned (if different).
Your resume should also include any education and training you have completed (list the program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date).
You may list all incentive awards on your resume.
Most recent two performance appraisals.
For more information about what to include in your resume, please view this usajobs resume tutorial video on youtube.
Most doe offices will allow you to submit a resume in the format of your choice (as an attached document or as a usajobs resume builder format)However, some offices may require one specific formatYou will be notified at the time you click `apply online` which type of resume is acceptableIt is important that you are complete and thorough in your resumeIf any of the above information is not included in your resume, we may not be able to fully credit you for your experience.
Cover letter, optional, expressing additional information not covered in your resume.
Transcripts, if specific educational requirements are indicated in this job announcementU nofficial transcripts or any report listing institution, course title, credits earned (semester or quarter hour) and final grade is acceptableIt is your responsibility to provide adequate proof that you meet the educational requirements.
Submit one or more of the following to support your eligibility(s) to Apply Now announcement:
Sf-50, `notification of personnel action` (current/former federal employees):
To properly verify status eligibility, your sf-50 must show the followingIf you do not submit an appropriate sf-50, we cannot verify your status eligibility! full position title; appointment type; occupational series; pay plan, grade, and step; tenure code; and service computation date (scd).
If your current position sf50 does not indicate you have competitive service status or does not reflect the pay plan and grade of the highest position you have held in the competitive service, in addition to your current sf50, you must provide your previous sf-50s that provide the proof of competitive status and highest grade held on a permanent basis.
If specific educational requirements are indicated for this vacancy: documentation verifying your educational claims which can include unofficial transcripts or any report listing institution, course title, credits earned and final gradePlease see the education section for more information.
Veterans: dd-214 member copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service; current active duty members- certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions dated within 120 days; sf-15 form and related documentation; va letterFor more information visit the usajobs help center & opm chcoc website for vow information.
Individuals with disabilities: schedule a letter from a physician, local, state or federal rehabilitation office citing your eligibility under 5 cfr 213.3102 (u)For more information visit the usajobs help center.
Certain military spouses: permanent change of station (pcs) orders authorizing you to accompany the military member to the new duty permanent station; or verification of the member`s 100% disability (va letter); and/or verification of the member`s death while on active duty (dd-1300 and death certificate) and verification of the marriage to the service member (i.e., a marriage license or other legal documentation verifying marriage)For more information visit the usajobs help center.
Other non-competitive or special appointing authorities: provide documentation which supports your eligibility.
Career transition assistance program/interagency career transition assistance program documentation, if applicable(e.g., certification of expected separation, reduction-in-force separation notice, or notice of proposed removal; sf-50 that documents the rif separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.) for more information see the opm guide to career transition.
Failure to submit any of the above mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application packageIt is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the u.sDepartment of education in order for it to be credited towards qualificationsTherefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the u.sDepartment of education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Benefits
Benefits
A career with the u.sGovernment provides employees with a comprehensive benefits packageAs a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewardingOpens in a new windowlearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittentContact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Help
This job is open to
Career transition (ctap, ictap, rpl)
Federal employees who meet the definition of a `surplus` or `displaced` employee.
Federal employees - competitive service
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Individuals with disabilities
Land & base management
Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
Military spouses
Peace corps & americorps vista
Veterans
Native americans
Native americans or alaskan natives with a tribal affiliation.
Clarification from the agency
Current federal employees with competitive status former federal employees with reinstatement eligibility career transition assistance program ctap/ictap eligibles veterans with vow, veoa or vra eligibility those eligible under an opm interchange agreement or special appointing authority
