- Position Title
- POLICY ANALYST
- Agency
- Office of Management and Budget
- Announcement Number
- OMB-20-18-KJ-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, December 2, 2019 to Monday, January 6, 2020
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Eligibilities
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Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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-09 Policy Analyst work.
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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.
FACTOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. 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 specific policy issues within various areas of regulatory policy.
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Conducts analyses of regulatory policy to identify significant economic, scientific, and legal issues, with emphasis on regulatory costs and benefits, and alternative regulatory approaches.
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Reviews Information Collection Requests pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act to ensure that agency collections of information meet all of the requirements of the Act.
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Initiates and performs objective qualitative and quantitative analysis of policy and/or of economic issues to inform decision making.
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Develops and presents recommendations to higher-level decision makers.
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Drafts succinct 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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Assists with developing and implementing strategies to improve the effectiveness of government regulatory policies.
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Assists with reviewing and interpreting 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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Monitors policy for assigned areas to ensure integration and compliance.
FACTOR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: 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.
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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.