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Position Title
Senior Business Analyst
Agency
Railroad Retirement Board
Announcement Number
230111DE-12199899-JG Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, December 18, 2023 to Wednesday, January 3, 2024
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. 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.

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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3. 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.

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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Preferences
1. Would you accept a term appointment? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
1. From the descriptions below, select the one response (A or B) that most closely and accurately describes your experience and demonstrates your ability to perform Senior Business Analyst work at the GS-14 level. (limit characters)
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below. (limit characters)
2. Participates in sprint planning and backlog management. (limit characters)
3. Collaborates with stakeholders coordinating work objectives, and gathers systems or process information.
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4. Conducts research and presents recommendations.
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5. Prepares and prioritizes specifications and scope of work for projects or programs. (limit characters)
6. Organizes collected information technology data to determine best methods for future use.
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7. Moderates or leads meetings to coordinate, initiate, or improve internal processes for an organization.
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8. Answers questions and provides implementation assistance.
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9. Provides advice to team members regarding information technology functions and processes.
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10. Explains technical or complex information in an easy-to-understand format for all levels of personnel.
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11. Advises management regarding opportunities for improving information technology processes.
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12. Participates in scheduled or ad hoc meetings to coordinate information exchange for assigned work.
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13. Monitors and measures progress of assigned work.
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14. Ensures the testing team applies appropriate testing methods provided by application developers. (limit characters)
15. Assesses and evaluates data for organizational projects.
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16. Organizes work to meet business priorities.
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17. Tracks product performance and satisfaction metrics through project lifecycle.
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18. Takes corrective action to address project shortcomings or roadblocks.
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19. Leads employees and contractors providing assistance in new systems deployment.
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20. Defines the scope of the testing within the context of systems and applications. (limit characters)
21. Led or mentored business analysts ensuring the delivery of high-quality analysis work.
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22. Oversees all testing operations and ensures the environments are up to date and consistent with the production environment.
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23. Documents and logs all test results and issues.
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24. Gathers and incorporates relevant data and information to develop the testing method for new systems/applications. (limit characters)
25. Develops agenda items for workgroup meetings or calls.
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26. Routinely develops analytical and evaluative techniques.
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27. Develops presentation materials for briefings or meetings.
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28. Created, updated, and modified product-specific roadmaps or journey maps to address stakeholder or project needs.
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29. 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 eligibilities may be cancelled, 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)