- Position Title
- Program Analyst
- Agency
- Patent and Trademark Office
- Announcement Number
- TMCO - OUSD-24-12214207-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, November 21, 2023 to Monday, December 11, 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?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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.
- 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.
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:
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.
- 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.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
How did you hear about USPTO Job possibilities? (No Choice Limit)
3.
Have you held a political appointment within the previous five-year period?
4.
If you are a current or former Federal civilian employee, by what agency/office or Department of Commerce bureau are you employed?
5.
If you answered "Other" to the above question, please enter the agency and organization.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Program Analyst position with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) - Dallas, TX! Your resume and the responses you provide 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.
For each of the following items, select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided below.
1.
GS-11: Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess to perform the work of a Program Analyst equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
2.
GS-12: Do you possess the below specialized experience to perform the work of a Program Analyst equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service?
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
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Coordinates and supports a variety of administrative and management support programs, i.e., supply, procurement, contracting, information technology, budget, and various matters that may affect an organization.
4.
Participates in and provides administrative oversight support of human capital management matters.
5.
Participates in planning, scheduling, and conducting independently or as a team member a variety of special projects of limited scope and scale and/or specialized portions of larger program projects and studies.
6.
Reviews policies, directives, and regulations received from leadership for impact on operations.
7.
Obtains and analyzes a variety of Human Capital data to include but not limited to gains, losses, and awards.
8.
Provides guidance and analytical conclusions to budget/resource/workforce management on use of system and data extracted.
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Applies a wide range of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues and/or studies concerning the efficiency, productivity, effectiveness and impact of various operations.
10.
Plans, schedules and conducts projects and studies to evaluate and recommend ways to improve effectiveness, impact and efficiency of work operations in the business areas.
11.
Develops presentations, reports, briefings, graphs, charts and training materials to enhance the effectiveness of communication to leadership/management officials, employees, public and community
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Applies proficiency in the use of enterprise wide tracking systems and data tools.
13.
Maintains and accesses automated data used in the planning and analysis functions, ensure programs, talks, and events are accurately recorded and that performance management reports are created and accessible through the reporting features.
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Collects data from various sources and consolidating the data into a final product/report.
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Provides direct input and assists with implementation of strategic initiatives impacting business processes, workload, staffing and technological changes.
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Conducts briefings and prepares presentations to keep managers or regional office personnel advised of program progress and to communicate findings and recommendations, ensuring that goals and objectives are accomplished within prescribed timeframes and parameters.
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Summarizes reports and extracts essential information to communicate findings and/or support recommendations to management.