- Position Title
- Policy Analyst
- Agency
- Office of the Secretary of Defense
- Announcement Number
- DE-10233022-18-TB Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, June 22, 2018 to Monday, July 2, 2018
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?
If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/
If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/
3.
The Washington Headquarters Service is currently operating under an approved reengineered Priority Placement Program (PPP) pilot for all positions in its serviced workforce. This pilot is application based and current PPP registrants who are registered for activity codes 293A and 295A are required to apply to the job announcement via USAJobs in order to exercise their priority placement status. This pilot permits priority candidates to be assessed with other competitive applicants. Anyone claiming priority status must provide a copy of their PPP registration and supporting documentation (e.g. RIF notice, Sponsor's PCS orders, Certification of Expected Separation) at the time of application to verify priority placement and eligibility.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Thank you for applying to the Policy Analyst, GS-0301-13/14 position, with the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Legislative Affairs. We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this Occupational Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire.
1.
Minimum Qualifications GS-13:
Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Policy Analyst at the GS-13 grade or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Policy Analyst at the GS-13 grade or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
2.
Minimum Qualifications GS-14:
Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Policy Analyst at the GS-14 grade or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Policy Analyst at the GS-14 grade or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
This position has Conditions of Employment that must be obtained prior to your start date and maintained for the duration of this employment.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
3.
This position requires you to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance. Are you willing to meet the security clearance requirements?
4.
This position requires you to pass screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and subsequent periodic drug screening thereafter. Are you willing to meet the drug testing requirements?
5.
This position requires incumbent to work other than normal hours, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, or overtime. Are you willing to meet the requirement?
6.
This position requires travel away from your normal duty station during testing periods, it may involve physical activity in connection with travel to and within operational or test locations and will involve some periods of standing, bending, climbing, while observing testing, performing inspections. Are you willing to meet the travel requirements?
In this part you will respond to questions about your experience as it relates to the position for which you are applying. Carefully review the level descriptors (A to E) listed below. For each task question, choose the level description that best describes your experience and/or training. Your responses must be fully supported within the text of your resume. Failure to properly identify your experience may result in the lowering of your overall score and/or your qualifications for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
7.
Advises on the development of strategy, plans and policy relating to national security.
Advises on the development of strategy, plans and policy relating to national security.
8.
Advises on the development of strategy, plans and policy relating to international security implications.
9.
Develops strategies, plans and policy products from higher level guidance documents.
10.
Identifies and develops ways to resolve problems and issues.
Identifies and develops ways to resolve problems and issues.
11.
Independently plans, designs, and carries out projects and/or studies for program planning and budgets.
Independently plans, designs, and carries out projects and/or studies for program planning and budgets.
12.
Performs analytical research to prepare fact sheets and position papers in support of special projects.
Performs analytical research to prepare fact sheets and position papers in support of special projects.
13.
Manages a broad range of complex analytical projects and assignments that may impact various program issues on the effective development of foreign or international policy matters.
14.
Conducts management studies directed at improving management practices and overall productivity.
15.
Collaborates with high-level executives and staff to ensure that the supporting policies, programs, and regulations are effectively developed and implemented.
16.
Extracts information from various sources to produce products, such as information papers, reports, etc.
17.
Develops a plan for communicating project activities, risks, and project status.
18.
Performs analytical research to prepare fact sheets and position papers in support of assigned program areas.
19.
Develops and recommends policy and implementation guidance regarding assigned matters.
20.
Analyzes programs to identify potential problem areas, conflicting program requirements, and needed program revision.
21.
Develops operating policies and standards to optimize the quality and effectiveness of services.
22.
Develops and recommends new and revised quantitative performance measures that gauge and report progress for the agency's programs.
23.
Coordinates the development of data through the use of quantitative and qualitative techniques and methods.
24.
Provides reports, briefings or other background information papers to staff to keep them apprised of organizational requirements and activities.
25.
Develops awareness and broad understanding of policy, appropriate Federal laws, and DoD policies and directives in which the Department operates.
26.
Manages suspense control systems on time sensitive requirements to ensure actions are completed within required timeframes.
27.
Prepare and review operational reports and schedules to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
28.
Identifies and develops ways to resolve problems and issues.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
29.
Integrity Certification:
Your ratings in this questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents you submitted. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: 1) understand this warning; 2) have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy; and 3) have verified that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability as reflected in your resume. Do you certify the accuracy of your responses?
Integrity Certification:
Your ratings in this questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents you submitted. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: 1) understand this warning; 2) have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy; and 3) have verified that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability as reflected in your resume. Do you certify the accuracy of your responses?