- Position Title
- Management and Program Analyst (Strategic Planning and Foresight Program Manager)
- Agency
- Government Accountability Office
- Announcement Number
- SPEL-22-ST-11592039 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, September 2, 2022 to Monday, September 19, 2022
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Eligibilities
Please read the following eligibility questions very carefully. Your responses will affect your consideration for the position. This vacancy announcement is listed in accordance with Merit Promotion procedures. This means that only specific groups of applicants are eligible for consideration. The following questions will determine if you are within any of these specific groups eligible for consideration under this vacancy announcement. You will only be considered for each eligibility you respond "YES" to. If you respond "NO" to all eligibility questions or fail to claim at least one eligibility you will not be considered under this vacancy announcement. For more information about eligibility, please review the following article on USAJOBS, "Which Jobs am I eligible to apply for?" located at: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/eligibility/
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND you:
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/
To verify your eligibility, you must 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. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
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,
- are retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/
To verify your eligibility, you must 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. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
3.
1. Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces?
-OR-
2. Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating of 100 percent at the time of retirement 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-
3. 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. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/
To verify your eligibility for option 1 submit documentation that reflects that you are an authorized dependent/spouse of the service member such as PCS Orders, Military Personnel Office Verification or other document that substantiates your eligibility.
To verify your eligibility for options 2 and 3 identified above, you must submit the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15 and all supporting documentation identified on that document (e.g., Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service; death certificate and documentation identifying marital status at the time of death; disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service, etc.
-OR-
2. Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating of 100 percent at the time of retirement 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-
3. 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. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/
To verify your eligibility for option 1 submit documentation that reflects that you are an authorized dependent/spouse of the service member such as PCS Orders, Military Personnel Office Verification or other document that substantiates your eligibility.
To verify your eligibility for options 2 and 3 identified above, you must submit the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15 and all supporting documentation identified on that document (e.g., Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service; death certificate and documentation identifying marital status at the time of death; disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service, etc.
4.
Do you meet one of the following Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibilities:
• Transfer or Reinstatement Eligibles: Current Federal or former employees with career or career-conditional appointments in the competitive service that hold, or have held a career or career-conditional position at a lower grade level as the position being announced; or,
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) eligibles
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation. For example, a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your competitive status or a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, Member-4 copy of the DD-214 (or equivalent documentation indicating Character of Service) or other proof of your service. This includes any official document or statement from the Armed Forces showing separation, discharge or release from active duty is under honorable conditions (Honorable or General Discharge). Note: Only the branch of service in which the individual served can certify active duty service was performed "Under Honorable Conditions".
You must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your SF-50 must reflect: career or career-conditional (Tenure fields is 1 or 2); AND, status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1.).
All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
• Transfer or Reinstatement Eligibles: Current Federal or former employees with career or career-conditional appointments in the competitive service that hold, or have held a career or career-conditional position at a lower grade level as the position being announced; or,
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) eligibles
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation. For example, a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your competitive status or a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, Member-4 copy of the DD-214 (or equivalent documentation indicating Character of Service) or other proof of your service. This includes any official document or statement from the Armed Forces showing separation, discharge or release from active duty is under honorable conditions (Honorable or General Discharge). Note: Only the branch of service in which the individual served can certify active duty service was performed "Under Honorable Conditions".
You must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your SF-50 must reflect: career or career-conditional (Tenure fields is 1 or 2); AND, status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1.).
All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
5.
Are you currently employed as a Federal civilian employee in the Competitive Service at the same grade level as this position or higher with the same or higher promotion potential?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your separation SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
PLEASE NOTE: The GAO is part of the Legislative Branch of the Federal government. As such, all positions are in the excepted service. GAO does not accept transfers from federal agencies that operate under the Interchange agreement. Applicants who do not have status in the competitive service will not be considered for this eligibility.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your separation SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
- career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
- your status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
PLEASE NOTE: The GAO is part of the Legislative Branch of the Federal government. As such, all positions are in the excepted service. GAO does not accept transfers from federal agencies that operate under the Interchange agreement. Applicants who do not have status in the competitive service will not be considered for this eligibility.
6.
Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for a Schedule A Disability appointment?
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring- paths/individuals-with-disabilities/
To verify your eligibility, you must provide appropriate medical documentation that certifies that you are eligible for consideration under 5 CFR 213.3102 (u), Schedule A hiring authority, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist.
Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for a Schedule A Disability appointment?
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring- paths/individuals-with-disabilities/
To verify your eligibility, you must provide appropriate medical documentation that certifies that you are eligible for consideration under 5 CFR 213.3102 (u), Schedule A hiring authority, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist.
7.
Were you formerly, but not currently, employed as a permanent GAO employee or a Federal civilian employee from another Agency that was on a permanent competitive appointment (and are within 3 years of the date of separation or are a preference eligible) at the same grade level as this position or higher with the same or higher promotion potential?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your separation SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your separation SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
- career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
- your status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1
8.
Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions AND you:
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/
To verify your eligibility, you must 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 service which includes character of service.
- 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?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/
To verify your eligibility, you must 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 service which includes character of service.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Management and Program Analyst (Strategic Planning and Foresight Program Manager) position with the Government Accountability Office (GAO). Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application.
1.
This position requires applicants to have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower band, equivalent to the PE-IIA, PT-II, CS-2, or GS-13 level in the federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience preparing and updating a multi-year strategic plan; coordinating and facilitating strategic foresight efforts including analyzing data using trend analysis such as horizon scanning, forecasting, and other foresight tools; and using project management principles and methodologies to track and organize a large number of projects simultaneously. Do you possess this experience?
2.
Please provide a short narrative indicating the position(s) where the specialized experience was obtained. Example: Department of Defense, May 2020 to present. Maximum length of 500 characters.
(limit 500 characters)
3.
Experience demonstrating the ability to use strategic foresight methods and coordinates foresight activities is required. Formal training or education in foresight is desired. Do you have formal training or education in foresight? Please include a copy of your certification with your application package.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
4.
Lead efforts to help develop a strategic plan, identify emerging issues, and make strategic recommendations to top management which result in insightful analysis used by the entire organization.
5.
Design multi-year plans incorporating the agency's strategic goals and objectives.
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Serve as a team lead on engagements and/or projects, allocate resources and perform project scheduling.
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Establish timelines for multiple projects to include assigning tasks and monitoring performance, closing out projects and meeting deadlines.
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Manage projects in order to reach assigned outcomes, track adherence to performance requirements and address non-performance issues, and anticipate and resolve unforeseen problems.
9.
Develop and execute strategic foresight efforts to help identify emerging issues.
10.
Prepare concept papers, briefings, and other written materials for top management which result in insightful analysis used by the entire organization.
11.
Conduct brainstorming/or futures workshops using foresight and human centered design techniques to develop innovative solutions.
12.
Experience conducting trend analysis is critical for this position. Please select all the methodologies you have used.
13.
Please indicate where you have performed these duties described above and the types of foresight methods you used. Example: Department of Defense, May 2020 to present - environmental scanning. Maximum length of 500 characters.
14.
Experience in strategic foresight is critical for this position. Please select all that apply.
15.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information in and attached to this application is true, correct, complete, and made in good faith. I understand that false or fraudulent information on or attached to this application may be grounds for not hiring me or firing me after I begin work, and may be punishable by fine or imprisonment. I understand that any information I give may be investigated.