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Position Title: Lead Program Analyst
Agency: Veterans Affairs, Inspector General
Announcement Number: 23-VAOIG-85-P Opens in new window
Open Period: Friday, February 24, 2023 to Friday, March 10, 2023

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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

4. Reasonable Accommodations for taking the online assessments are provided on a case-by-case basis only to qualified individuals with a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

Do you have a disability (physical or mental) that you believe will interfere with completing the online assessments and require a Reasonable Accommodation?

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. Would you like the opportunity to be considered for similar positions that require the same knowledge, skills and abilities?

A. Yes

B. No

3. 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

4. Are you a current Federal employee?

A. Yes

B. No

5. If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, indicate the pay plan and grade level or pay band of the highest graded position you have ever held.
(limit 250 characters)

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

- Developing Microsoft PowerApps and supporting Microsoft 365; AND
- Evaluating, reviewing and making recommendations to meet technical specifications and system requirements; AND
- Assisting with writing program documentation, user training documents, web-based system contingency plans, and disaster recovery procedures; AND
- Leading project teams in the development of PowerApps

1. Select the choice that describes your specialized experience.

A. I am qualified at the GS-13 level because I have one year or more of GS-12 level experience which has equipped me with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

B. I do not have the specialized experience as described above.

2. Indicate the statement(s) that describe your experience in software development with planning, prototyping, developing, and deploying enterprise-wide web parts and applications. (Select all that apply)

A. I have created PowerApps for business wide use and monitored usage and updates.

B. I am fluent with permissions in SharePoint Online and maintaining multiple site collections.

C. Led teams in designing Dataverse and the use of solutions within the Power Platform Environment

D. Analyzing an organization's web design needs to identify, develop, and implement website functionality to meet their determined needs

E. Worked with Power Automate to create and maintain business workflows

F. Setup Dataverse tables and managed Dataverse data using PowerApps and Power BI

G. Using basic program features, customizations, and site functionality within SharePoint

H. None of the above

3. Select the program(s) or tool(s) below that you have experience using. (Select all that apply)

A. Microsoft PowerApps

B. Microsoft Office Power Automate

C. Microsoft Office Power BI

D. Solutions for Microsoft Power Platform

E. PowerShell, jQuery, or web debug tools

F. Agile Software Development processes

G. Object Oriented programming using .NET C# or ASP.NET

H. None of the above

4. Choose all the statement(s) below that describe your experience developing and maintaining application solutions in SharePoint.

A. I often work with the customers in designing, developing and implementing applications to streamline and improve existing applications and develop new applications.

B. I provide recommendations to users and managers in integrating and producing applications to increase productivity and efficiency in program performances.

C. I evaluate customer request(s) and determine how best to meet their needs.

D. I provide guidance to management in pursuing innovative solutions in SharePoint content while considering technology infrastructure and security.

E. I develop strategies to ensure optimization and integration within the SharePoint platform.

F. None of the above

5. Do you have experience as a point-of-contact for resolving technical issues and providing guidance for innovative solutions in SharePoint?

A. Yes

B. No

Please list the position(s) on your resume wherein this experience is described.

6. Select the version(s) of SharePoint below that you hold certifications in.

A. Microsoft SharePoint

B. Microsoft PowerApps

C. Microsoft Power Automate

D. Microsoft Power BI

E. I do not hold a certification for the versions listed.

7. Choose the statement(s) that most accurately describe your team leadership experience. (Select all that apply)

A. Leading teams to implement website design, layout, governance strategies, and usability

B. Providing guidance throughout an organization prioritizing tasks to meet established deadlines

C. Leading technical and administrative staff in the design and delivery of programs and projects

D. Leading teams to develop new SharePoint features and refine information architecture

E. Serving as a project manager identifying tasks, resolving issues, setting priorities, and developing work plans to accomplish specific project goals

F. None of the above

8. Indicate the statement(s) that describe your experience managing website and content management projects. (Select all that apply)

A. Planning project milestones, establishing team members, and determining budgetary needs

B. Managing project requirements, user expectations, and clarifying roles for team members

C. Controlling the release of deliverables, ensuring that they meet quality benchmarks and scheduling needs

D. Managing several projects, while ensuring proper certifications and training needs are met

E. None of the above

9. Do you have experience designing and implementing technical, administrative solutions that will scale to accommodate growth?

A. Yes

B. No

Please list the position(s) on your resume wherein this experience is described.

10. Select the one response that describes your experience with advising management on software updates and enhancements.

A. I have supervised a team that works with software updates and enhancements, then made recommendations to management so they could make informed decisions regarding SharePoint needs

B. I have received recommendations about software enhancements and updates from others, evaluated the choices, and forwarded the choices to management in order to help them make informed decisions regarding SharePoint needs.

C. I have stayed up to date with software enhancements and updates and provided management with recommendations on new or improved technology options.

D. I have been a part of a team that tracked software updates and enhancements, which made recommendations to management so they could make informed decisions regarding SharePoint needs.

E. None of the above

11. Choose all the response(s) that describe your leadership experience with project management principles, practices, and methods, while ensuring that business rules and workflows are properly addressed. (Select all that apply)

A. Integrating an organizations strategic plan and values into the objectives of a program or project

B. Working with teams to implement a website's design, layout, governance strategies and usability

C. Developing training materials or release notes on the implementation of specific features, customizations, and site functionality

D. None of the above

12. Please indicate your highest level of communication experience regarding web technology changes.

A. I have persuaded management officials to take action on modern web technology trends and potential problems that affect their present or projected operation.

B. I have provided recommendations to senior managers in order to obtain the necessary approvals to make changes in information architecture.

C. I have trained end-users at all levels of an organization with verbal and written methods in a group or classroom setting.

D. I have conveyed the benefit of new features regarding IT changes or computer software to user groups who were resistant to change.

E. None of the above

13. Indicate the statement(s) that describe your experience with communications related to SharePoint projects or IT issues. (Select all that apply)

A. Communicating technical information to internal and external audiences

B. Conducting training sessions to internal audiences with differing levels of comprehension

C. Preparing written products that are distributed throughout the agency or to external audiences

D. Briefing senior management on significant issues that impact SharePoint projects

E. None of the above

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