- Position Title
- Management and Program Analyst
- Agency
- Rural Utilities Service
- Announcement Number
- DE-TBD-11421553-2022-IMM Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, March 11, 2022 to Thursday, March 17, 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?
2.
Are you a current USDA employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee, in which received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF)? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you 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.
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you 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.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than USDA? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as 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.
• you are located in the same local commuting area as 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.
4.
Have you registered for reemployment consideration AND meet one of the below:
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Management and Program Analyst position with the Federal government. Please respond accordingly to the self-assessment questions below and insure responses are consistent with experience and reflective within your application.
1.
Have you read the "Required Documents" section of the vacancy announcement and understand that your resume must include all specific information as outlined, such as 1) personal information that includes name, address, contact information; 2) education; 3) detailed work experience related to this position as described in the major duties including work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment; title, series, grade for each job on your resume (if applicable); 4) other qualifications and do you understand that failure to submit all required information or legible documents prior to the closing date of the announcement will result in loss of consideration?
2.
Select the following statement that is most applicable to your specialized experience qualifications for GS-13 as stated in this announcement.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Perform management assignments with responsibility for selecting methods and arriving at conclusions.
4.
Utilize a wide variety of techniques for fact finding and analysis of data gathered.
5.
Develop and implement solutions that drive continuous improvement of business processes in an organization.
6.
Interpret, develop and implement new or revised administrative program policies, regulations or procedures.
7.
Create organizational charts, contact lists, schedules, or other information needed to monitorand conduct projects.
8.
Devise appropriate methods for securing required information and develop data from such sources as surveys, on-site investigations, and discussions with operating officials, legislative directives, policies, plans, reports, schedules, records and similar materials.
9.
Perform reviews to determine compliance with agency regulations and procedures.
10.
Leads the development and implementation of proposals to enhance the effectiveness of program performance management systems and processes.
11.
Assist in the development of financial policies, procedures, goals, and objectives for an organization.
12.
Assess systems and procedures used to generate financial reports for the quality, and utility of the data and data displays.
13.
Establish and maintain a formal, automated tracking system.
14.
Conduct or oversee comprehensive reviews and assessments of program operations to determine compliance with Agency rules and regulations.
15.
Assist in strategic planning.
16.
Participate in oral discussions in which the purpose was to justify, defend, negotiate, or settle matters involving significant or controversial issues.
17.
Communicate effectively with management, organizations and other personnel within the agency and with the public.
18.
Conduct training for program areas.
19.
Gather information, explain noncontroversial decisions, and provide technical information to managers.
20.
Prepare reports to track on-going studies and analyses.
21.
Develop training material for program areas.
22.
Analyze data, summarize results and prepare reports and briefings.
23.
Use automated databases to prepare data summaries and reports.
24.
Develop service bulletins and policy statements based on regulatory guidance.
25.
Leads the development and implementation of proposals to enhance the effectiveness of program performance management systems and processes.
26.
Conduct thorough analysis of the Programs' Work Plans, Review Guides, and Control Objectives and offer any necessary changes and recommendations.
27.
Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Submitting false information or attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or for terminating you after you have been hired. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.