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Position Title
Management and Program Analyst
Agency
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Announcement Number
IMP-11305769-22-LM Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, March 7, 2022 to Friday, March 18, 2022
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
Select the appropriate eligibility item(s) based on the below recruitment considerations.

Merit Promotion: You will only receive consideration (if eligible) under competitive merit promotion procedures if you select any of the following eligibilities: CTAP, DHS-Wide (competitive).

Non-Competitive: You will only receive consideration (if eligible) under non-competitive procedures if you select DHS-Wide (non-competitive).
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1. 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.
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2. Are you a current DHS employee who is serving under a competitive career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service?  You must provide qualifying documentation (i.e. - SF-50). Please note: Examples of appropriate SF-50s include appointment, reassignment, with-in grade/range increase and promotion actions). Pay adjustments and awards do not include the length of time in your current position, therefore, they are NOT acceptable. (limit characters)
3. Are you a current DHS employee who currently holds, or has held a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service at the same or higher grade level with the same or higher promotion potential as the position being announced or eligible under an interchange agreement?  You must provide qualifying documentation (SF-50). (limit characters)
Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
It is important to note that all of your responses are subject to review and verification. If after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications and or experience, you will be rated ineligible or your score will be lowered. (limit characters)
1. From the descriptions below, select the letter that describes how you meet the qualification requirements for this position at the GS-11 level.
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2. Select one statement from the choices below to show how you meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position at the GS-12 level. (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. Plan a variety of multifaceted projects and/or studies applicable to an organization's programs or operations.
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4. Develop workload-based staffing standards to determine organizational manning levels.
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5. Review administrative audit and investigative reports to determine appropriate changes or corrective actions required. (limit characters)
6. Perform management surveys to determine compliance with regulations, procedures, and policies.
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7. Gather information applicable to specific programs to identify and analyze issues that may hinder program operation.
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8. Apply qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of short and long-range goals of an organization.
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9. Adapt analytical techniques and evaluation criteria to measure program effectiveness and/or organizational productivity.
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10. Conduct studies that analyze the distribution of work among positions and organizations to determine the appropriate staffing levels and skills mix.
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11. Perform evaluation assignments of projects that require the analysis of interrelated issues, such as effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity, of substantive, mission-oriented programs.
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12. Analyze organization functions and activities being considered for conversion to contract operations.
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13. Consult with managers to review program tasks (i.e., operations, special projects, plans, training, program evaluation) and provide constructive feedback.
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14. Develop recommendations to resolve problems that may affect the success (e.g., effectiveness and efficiency) of work operations in a program or program support setting.
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15. Present findings and recommendations of issues or problems impacting well established programs based on the results of analysis.
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16. Provide advice concerning administrative policies that require considerable adaptation and/or interpretation for application to internal program issues.
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17. Evaluate results of projects and/or program analysis and keeps the organization informed of progress and unusual issues.
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18. Participate in planning conferences with managers to provide necessary information pertaining to the program specialty.
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19. Coordinate with the primary staff of the serviced organization in developing policies for program management.
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20. Maintain contact with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., other organizations, government agencies, business managers, managers, and contractors) to exchange ideas and remain current on developments in area or field of responsibility. (limit characters)
21. Serve on panels, committees, and/or working groups responsible for conducting advanced analyses of programs or operations.
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22. Participate in the development of new plans, schedules, or methods to accommodate changing program requirements.
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23. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all 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.
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