- Position Title
- POLICY ANALYST
- Agency
- Office of Management and Budget
- Announcement Number
- OMB-19-54-KJ-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, August 2, 2019 to Friday, August 16, 2019
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Eligibilities
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Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you: have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more OR retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. Please also provide the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15. For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
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Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who has been issued orders for a permanent change of station (PCS)? If yes, confirm that you are indicated on the PCS orders; and you have been married to the military member on or prior to the date of your spouse's PCS orders are relocating with your spouse to the new duty location AND have not previously been appointed using this authority under these orders OR are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating at the time of retirement of 100 percent or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs OR are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status? For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
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Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from 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 CTAP 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 the USAJOBS Resource Center.
• 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 CTAP 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 the USAJOBS Resource Center.
5.
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 the USAJOBS Resource Center.
• 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 the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments? If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions. For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
FACTOR MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: This section includes items related to the minimum qualifications for this vacancy. Please select the response that best describes your experience and demonstrates your ability to perform as a Policy Analyst. You may only select one response for each item. If you feel that your experience exceeds all of the descriptions choose the description that is the closest to the level of experience that you possess.
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From the descriptions below, select the letter that describes the specialized experience you have that demonstrates your ability to perform GS-11 Policy Analyst work. Please select only one answer.
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From the descriptions below, select the letter that describes the specialized experience you have that demonstrates your ability to perform GS-12 Policy Analyst work. Please select only one answer.
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From the descriptions below, select the letter that describes the specialized experience you have that demonstrates your ability to perform GS-13 Policy Analyst work. Please select only one answer.
FACTOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: . Responses to the items in each of the following sections will be used to evaluate your training, experience and demonstrated capability in performing the duties of the position. For each of the items below, select the ONE statement that BEST describes your training and experience using the scale provided. In determining which option best reflects your own experience and demonstrated capability, consider your past experience in various work and education related settings, including paid work, education pursuits, volunteer service, professional organization membership, task forces, or committees. When answering each question, remember that your experience and education are subject to verification. For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Serves as a subject matter expert for policy issues within the area of privacy or related information policy.
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Conducts analyses of laws, regulations, policy, and/or agency practices to identify significant privacy and legal issues.
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Prepares or reviews agency System of Records Notices, Computer Matching Agreements, Privacy Impact Assessments, and other privacy documentation to ensure compliance with applicable law and policy requirements.
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Initiates and performs objective analysis of complex laws, regulations, policies, and/or of privacy issues to inform decision making
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Develops and presents recommendations to higher-level decision makers.
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Independently drafts and presents succinct and more in-depth written products to describe and summarize complex analyses, policy options and implications, and recommendations for audiences with differing levels of expertise.
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Independently develops and implements strategies to improve the effectiveness of privacy policies and practices.
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Reviews and interprets pertinent subject-related directives, proposed legislation, and policy documents.
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Identifies issues of contemporary and future impact on the organization and independently conducts analysis and studies of their implications and alternatives.
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Collaborates with senior staff in the preparation of comprehensive position papers, briefing materials, etc
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Develops presentations, briefings, speeches, or articles for presentation to and by senior staff.
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Provides critical feedback and recommendations to organization leadership regarding policy positions on national level privacy strategic directives and policy statements.
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Independently conducted research/analysis in a work setting or published graduate-level research findings for specific privacy or related information policy issues.
FACTOR ACKNOWLEGMENT: As previously explained, your responses in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Deliberate attempts to falsify information will be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from employment following acceptance. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. If you fail to answer this question, you will be disqualified from consideration for this position. Select "Yes" or "No" to the following question(s).
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I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.