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Position Title
POLICY ANALYST
Agency
Office of Management and Budget
Announcement Number
OMB-20-49-KJ-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, November 13, 2020 to Friday, November 27, 2020
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces? If yes, confirm that you have not previously been appointed using this authority for the DC local commuting area 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 (limit characters)
3. 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; AND you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center. To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating, and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (non-award).

For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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4. 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 eligibility for Schedule A appointments. For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources. (limit characters)
5. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a Federal agency other than the Executive Office of the President? If yes, confirm you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center. To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating, and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (non-award).

For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
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. (limit characters)
1. 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. (limit characters)
2. 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. (limit characters)
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. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
3. Serves as a subject matter expert for specific policy issues within various areas of regulatory policy. (limit characters)
4. Conducts analyses of regulatory policy to identify significant economic, scientific, and legal issues, with emphasis on regulatory costs and benefits, and alternative regulatory approaches. (limit characters)
5. 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. (limit characters)
6. Initiates and performs objective qualitative and quantitative analysis of policy and/or of economic issues to inform decision making. (limit characters)
7. Develops and presents recommendations to higher-level decision makers. (limit characters)
8. Drafts succinct written products to describe and summarize complex analyses, policy options and implications, and recommendations for audiences with differing levels of expertise. (limit characters)
9. Assists with developing and implementing strategies to improve the effectiveness of government regulatory policies. (limit characters)
10. Assists with reviewing and interpreting pertinent subject-related directives, proposed legislation, and policy documents. (limit characters)
11. Identifies issues of contemporary and future impact on the organization and independently conducts analysis and studies of their implications and alternatives. (limit characters)
12. Collaborates with senior staff in the preparation of comprehensive position papers, briefing materials, etc. (limit characters)
13. Monitors policy for assigned areas to ensure integration and compliance. (limit characters)
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. (limit characters)
14. 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. (limit characters)