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Position Title
Management Analyst
Agency
National Transportation Safety Board
Announcement Number
CFO-11379011-22-NSA Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, February 14, 2022 to Tuesday, March 1, 2022
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 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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3. 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.
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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?

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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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4. 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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5. Were you employed overseas as an Appropriated Fund employee AND did you
• complete 52 weeks of creditable overseas service in an appropriated fund position(s) as a family member during the time you accompanied a sponsor officially assigned to an overseas area
• receive a fully successful or better (or equivalent) performance rating AND
• return to the United States to resume residence less than 3 years ago?
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6. Are you currently employed as a civilian employee in the competitive service in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? 

If eligible, submit a copy of your current Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
  • Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) and 
  • Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1) and
  • Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your position title, series, grade, step and salary
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7. Have you completed three years of substantially continuous service immediately before separation from an unlimited, career-type Foreign Service appointment that meets a requirement for career tenure?

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Have you had service that began with a non-temporary Foreign Service appointment counting towards the 3-year service requirement for career tenure and have been separated within the past 30 days from the career-type appointment in the Foreign Service? 
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8. 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
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9. Are you a current Excepted Service employee of a Federal Agency that has a valid interchange agreement with the Office of Personnel Management?

For more information, review Interchange Agreements with Other Merit Systems.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form (SF-50) reflecting your status. 
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10. Are you a Land Management Eligible under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act? (limit characters)
11. Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past twelve months?

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Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility due to your military service, status as a full-time student or other experience related to this position?

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Are you a current or former Peace Corps employee who has completed at least 36 months of continuous service and has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years? If yes, submit a copy of your description of service or other proof of non-competitive eligibility. If you are a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility, please also provide the necessary documentation to support your request. 
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12. Non-Competitive Current or Former Federal Employee:

Do you meet any of the following eligibilities?

 I am currently at a higher grade level than the full performance level of the position being announced; or
 I have competed for and am currently at the same grade level as the full performance level of the position being announced;or
 I am currently serving in a position with full performance level equivalent to or higher than the full performance level of the position being announced;or
 I am a former Federal civilian employee that served on a permanent competitive career appointment AND have held the same grade level as this position or higher with the same or higher promotion potential; or
I have obtained career-conditional status (within 3 years of the date of separation or am a preference eligible) AND have held the same grade level as this position or higher with the same or higher promotion potential.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation as outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
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13. 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.
 
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14. Were you formerly employed as a federal civilian on a permanent competitive appointment but are not currently a permanent competitive federal employee?  

If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.  
  • Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) AND 
  • Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1). 
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15. Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions and you: 
  • served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility) OR 
  • are entitled to veterans' preference 
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.  

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
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Assessment 1
We will evaluate your resume and responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be supported by your resume and supporting documents. (limit characters)
1. From the choices below, please select the response that best describes how your experience meets the minimum qualification requirements for this position at the GS-13 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)
2. Conducts analyses of organizational and internal control functions and processes.
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3. Uses established data analysis models and tools for analyzing qualitative or quantitative data.
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4. Interprets results from studies and presents findings to management with probable solutions.
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5. Identifies cause and effect relationships to solve complex problems for the organization.
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6. Organizes and develops data to respond to audits and data calls.
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7. Evaluates efficiency and effectiveness of resource utilization and results accomplishment.
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8. Establishes clear, well-defined processes necessary to achieve the desired outcomes.
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9. Delineates complex processes into more simple tasks and functions.
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10. Creates a workflow that effectively coordinates and integrates tasks and functions.
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11. Identifies and takes advantage of opportunities to accomplish multiple objectives and obtain synergies through process development and management.
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12. Effectively communicates and coordinates with stakeholders in the process.
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13. Understands management and organizational principles pertaining to areas of responsibility (e.g., delegations of authority, administrative procedures) to plan and conduct complex studies to assess organizational operations.
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14. Identifies and gathers necessary and accurate information needed (via case studies, etc.) to clarify an issue or recommend a course of action.
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15. Assesses problems and arrives at logical solutions that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of resource utilization and operational effectiveness.
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16. Conducts benchmarking and best practices research.
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17. Organizes thoughts, expresses concepts and communicates ideas clearly orally and in writing.
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18. Listens actively; asks clarifying questions and summarizes or paraphrases what others have said to verify understanding.
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19. Uses analogies, visuals, and other techniques to tailor communications to specific audiences.
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20. Presents information, analyses, ideas and positions in a clear, succinct, accurate and convincing manner tailored to the needs of the audience.
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21. Ensures agency compliance with FMFIA and OMB Circular A-123 and other governing financial laws and regulations.
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22. Provides advice and guidance concerning Federal financial statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
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23. Uses expertise related to FMFIA and OMB Circular A-123 to identify problems and makes recommendations for corrective action.
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24. 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, that my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 CFR part 731), or I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001), I understand that any information I give may be investigated. (limit characters)