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Position Title: Management Analyst
Agency: Assistant Secretary for Housing-Federal Housing Commissioner
Announcement Number: 22-HUD-1226-P Opens in new window
Open Period: Friday, March 25, 2022 to Friday, April 8, 2022

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1. Do you claim Veterans' Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

2. Are you a surplus or displaced Federal employee eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)? Click CTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.

A. Yes

B. No

3. Are you a displaced Federal employee eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)? Click ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.

A. Yes

B. No

1. Are you currently serving or have served in the last five years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government?

A. Yes

B. No

2. If you were born a male after December 31, 1959, and are at least 18 years of age, have you registered with the Selective Service System (select "Not applicable" if this question does not apply to you)?

A. Yes

B. No

C. No, but I have an approved exemption

D. Not applicable

Specialized experience for the GS-13 is defined as one year of experience at the GS-12 level, or equivalent that is directly related to the position and which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience for this position includes:

Developing detailed plans, goals, and objectives for the implementation and administration of a Housing program. Experience may include:

-Experience planning, organizing, and negotiating with management to accept and implement recommendations to a Housing program; OR
-Experience analyzing and advising management on the evaluation of the effectiveness of Housing programs and operations; OR
-Experience conducting special cost-benefit analyses; studies, reports, surveys, inquiries and evaluations for a Housing program.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

1. GS-13 Do you meet the specialized experience as stated above?

A. Yes

B. No

2. GS-13 Please specify where the above experience is documented in your resume. Please list the date(s), time(s) and place(s) this experience was gained. (limit 250 characters)

3. From the list below, select the software applications you have experience utilizing all or a major part of the software functionality / capabilities in accomplishing day-to-day office functions. Select all that apply.

A. Microsoft Word

B. Microsoft Power Point

C. Microsoft Excel

D. Microsoft Access

E. E-Mail

F. SharePoint

G. None of the above

4. Select the spreadsheet feature(s) you have experience using to analyze, manipulate, and present financial, accounting or budget data or information.

A. Charts and Graphs

B. Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts

C. Conditional formatting Excel Formulas

D. Linking data between spreadsheets

E. Uploading and downloading data to and from systems and system interfaces

F. None of the above

5. Select the response that best describes your highest level of experience related to office automation tasks.

A. Experience using a wide range of the functions of multiple software types (word processing, spreadsheets, database) to meet the needs of the office.

B. Experience creating a wide range of documents, often requiring formats, using the advanced functions of one software type, (e.g., editing and reformatting lengthy drafts, generating tables of contents, lists of exhibits, indexes, revising databases or spreadsheets.)

C. Experience independently selecting the most appropriate software based on the nature of the work and my experience with the features of the full range of software types, creating documents using multiple software types (e.g., reports containing graphics, charts, or tables), developing new databases or spreadsheets to meet office needs.

D. Experience analyzing office procedures to determine how automation can improve work processes, developing improved methods and procedures, providing written or oral guidance on new procedures, and instructing other employees on use of hardware or software.

E. None of the above

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

6. Do you have experience utilizing computer spreadsheets, databases, word processing, graphics, and software to compile and analyze data and write practical, analytical reports?

A. Yes

B. No

7. If you answered yes to the question above, please indicate in which position(s)/location(s) in your resume this information can be found. (limit 250 characters)

8. Which of the following analytical assignments have you led or performed as a primary responsibility of your position? Choose all that apply.

A. Researching potential new or improved business and management practices which could be applied to Housing programs and operations.

B. Conducting special studies or analysis, making recommendations for improvements to work methods and procedures.

C. Reviewing administrative audits and investigative reports to recommend changes or corrective actions.

D. I have neither led nor performed any of the above activities

9. Select all the answer(s) that describe your experience identifying and analyzing problems; making logical decisions; and providing solutions.

A. Experience using qualitative data and analytical tools in problem solving.

B. Experience developing policies, regulations, procedures, and plans for meeting the organization's goals and objectives.

C. Experience independently interpreting and applying statutes and regulations to resolve problems and issues.

D. Experience preparing and presenting analytical information to senior management officials within the organization. Analyses are used to explain or justify decision, conclusions, findings and recommendations.

E. Experience developing comprehensive material for reports, briefings or meetings of senior management officials on issues.

F. None of the above.

10. Select one description that best represents your highest level of experience in interacting with various groups and individuals.

A. Experience that involves working with external management officials to resolve unique issues in a way that reflects a partnership or shared problem solving, such as sharing options and initiating ongoing contacts with managers to foster strong working relationships.

B. Experience that involves routinely working with internal managers to resolve issues and problems that arise on a daily basis. This involves briefing managers on new or revised regulations and discussing policy alternatives.

C. Experience that involves routinely educating, advising or participating in meetings with groups or individuals when contacted to address issues or problems. This includes developing rapport and establishing credibility to resolve issues that are mutually satisfactory to programs and all parties.

D. Experience that involves explaining agency policy and regulations and providing background of the rationale for such policies and using negotiating techniques to ensure full compliance.

E. None of the above.

11. Select the one statement that best describes your experience communicating in writing.

A. I have developed and compiled written documents for a wide variety of audiences that required significant editing prior to distribution.

B. I have consistently generated effective, detailed, well written documents that required moderate editing prior to distribution.

C. I have independently generated effective, detailed, well written documents that required little or no editing, and are of a quality suitable for review by senior executives.

D. None of the above.

12. Indicate which of the following types of interpersonal communication duties you have performed.

A. Advise others on technical and programmatic professional issues.

B. Brief management/customers on policy changes.

C. Facilitate coordination of efforts between organizational entities.

D. Meet with internal and external customers to resolve issues that may be controversial and sensitive.

E. None of the above.

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