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Position Title
Management Analyst
Agency
Selective Service System
Announcement Number
ST-11874187-23-DMW Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, March 14, 2023 to Friday, March 24, 2023
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. https://www.usajobs.gov/Veterans
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3. (1) 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 you are indicated on the PCS orders; and that 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. 

-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? 

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(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.  [[Show "USAJOBS Veterans resources" as hyperlink with https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/]] 

To verify your eligibility for option 1 identified above, you must submit a copy of the PCS orders indicating you are authorized to relocate on those orders. 

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..
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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; 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.  [[Show "USAJOBS Help Center" as hyperlink with https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ctap/]] 
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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5. 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, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
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6. 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; 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.  [[Show "USAJOBS Help Center" as hyperlink to https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/]] 

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. 
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7. Are you a current or former employee of a land management agency (Forest Service; Bureau of Land Management; National Park Service; Fish and Wildlife Service; Bureau of Indian Affairs; or Bureau of Reclamation) who:
• was originally hired to a time-limited position under a competitive appointment; and,
• served one or more time-limited appointments at a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; and,
• performed at an acceptable level of service during each period of service; and,
• if no longer employed by the land management agency, have been separated for no more than two years, and departed that position in good standing. 

To verify your eligibility, you must provide a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) and performance appraisal that demonstrates you meet the requirements outlined in the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act.  [[Show "Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act" as hyperlink to https://www.chcoc.gov/sites/default/files/Land%20Management%20Workforce%20Flexibility%20Act%20Implem enting%20Policy%20Guidance%20FAQs.pdf]]  
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8. Do you meet one of the following Non-Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibilities:
-  Disabled veteran receiving 30% or more disability compensation from the VA;
-  Transfer or reinstatement eligible: current Federal or former employee with career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, or have previously held a career or career-conditional position at the same or higher grade level with the same or higher promotion potential as the position being announced; or,
-  Individual eligible under other non-competitive appointment authorities such as: Veterans Recruitment Authority; Military spouses under E.O. 13473; Certain former overseas employees; Present and former Peace Corps, Vista or Action volunteers; Former White House staff; Present and former Foreign Service officers and employees; Certain National Guard technicians; Schedule A; OPM Interchange Agreement and Other Miscellaneous Authorities
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To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting. For example, 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; a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50); etc. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
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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.  [[Show "Interchange Agreements with Other Merit Systems" as hyperlink to http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiringinformation/competitive-hiring/#url=InterchangeAgreementsWithOtherMeritSystems]] 

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Are you a current:
• Postal Career Service Employee;
• Postal Rate Commission Employee;
• Government Accountability Office (GAO) Employee; or,
• Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts Employee? 

For more information, review Miscellaneous Authorities Not Regulated By U.S. Office of Personnel Management.  [[Show "Miscellaneous Authorities Not Regulated By U.S. Office of Personnel Management" as hyperlink to www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitivehiring/#url=MiscellaneousAuthoritiesNotRegulated]] 

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 former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past twelve months? 
 
-OR- 

Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and are 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? 

-OR- 

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? 

To verify your eligibility, you must 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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11. 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. https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Individuals_with_Disabilities  (limit characters)
12. 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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13. 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 separation 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).
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14. 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. https://www.usajobs.gov/Veterans
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15. Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you:

• recently separated (within the past 3 years) • are a disabled veteran
• served on active duty during a war, campaign or expedition OR
• received an Armed Forces Service Medal 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. If claiming disability preference, 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. https://www.usajobs.gov/Veterans
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Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Management Analyst, GS-0343-11/12 position with Selective Service System, Data Management Center, Registration Systems & Analysis Division. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. I am a citizen of the United States. (limit characters)
2. Please read the following statement carefully and select the one that identifies your Federal service. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
3. I meet the time-in-grade requirement for the GS-11 position (i.e., I have served at least 52 weeks at the next lower grade level (GS-09) than the level of the position being announced OR I am currently in a position at the same grade level or higher than the one being announced). (limit characters)
4. I meet the time-in-grade requirement for the GS-12 position (i.e., I have served at least 52 weeks at the next lower grade level (GS-11) than the level of the position being announced OR I am currently in a position at the same grade level or higher than the one being announced). (limit characters)
ALL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE THIS SECTION with a RESPONSE.  This section will be used to determine if you possess the minimum requirements needed to qualify for this position.  Your responses are subject to verification.  Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this Assessment Questionnaire.  FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THESE ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING.  (limit characters)
5. Choose the answer which describes your education/experience that demonstrates you meet the qualification requirements for the position of: Management Analyst, GS-0343-11. (limit characters)
6. Choose the answer which describes your education/experience that demonstrates you meet the qualification requirements for the position of Management Analyst, GS-0343-12. (limit characters)
For each of the following groups, choose the statement from the list below that best describe your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item. [0] A. I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task. [1] B. I have had education or training in performing the task, but have not yet performed it on the job. [2] C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures. [3] D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee. [4] E. I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised the performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist or train them in doing this task because of my expertise. (limit characters)
Do you currently possess an active Project Management Professional (PMP) Certfication or an undergraduate /graduate degree in Project Management (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
7. Ability to change management principles, strategies, and techniques required for effectively planning, implementing, and evaluating change in the organization. (limit characters)
8. Ability to work with internal and external clients and customers to assess their needs, provide information or assistance. (limit characters)
9. Assess the services needs by both inter and external customers, provide assistance; resolve problems. (limit characters)
10. Ability to make sound well-informed, and objective decisions; perceive the impact and implications of decisions; commitment to actoin, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; cause change. (limit characters)
11. Ability to organize documentation for the ease of use. (limit characters)
12. Knowledge of the principles and methods for evaluating program or organizational performance using a set o measures, including identification of evaluation factors (for example, workload, personnel requirements), metrics and outcomes. (limit characters)
13. Ability to identify and analyze problems; access relevance and accuracyy of information; generate and evaluate alternative solutions; and make recommendations. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
14. Do you currently possess an active Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification? (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
15. Ability to develop, schedule, coordinate and manage projects and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
16. Do you hold an undergraduate / graduate degree in Project Management? (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
17. Ability to work with Project, Visio or similar project management and process engineering tools. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
18. Do you currently possess a Process Improvement Improvement Analyst Certification (Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent)? (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
19. Ability to identify and document functional requirements of an organizational unit. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
20. 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, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibility may be canceled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position. (limit characters)