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Position Title
Management and Program Analyst
Agency
Japan-United States Friendship Commission
Announcement Number
DE-12330175-24-MR Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, March 28, 2024 to Wednesday, April 10, 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 Resource 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 federal employee recently 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;
  • your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy;
  • your promotion potential from the separated position is equal to or greater than the promotion potential of the vacancy AND
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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Preferences
1. In the last five years, based on the closing date of this announcement, have you served or are you currently serving as an Executive Branch political, Schedule C, or Non-career SES appointee? You can find out if you have held one of these appointment types by looking at your Standard Form 50s in your Electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF), in Section 5 where the legal authorities are listed.
  • A political appointee is an appointment made by the President without confirmation by the Senate (5 CFR 213.3102(c)) OR an assistant position to a top-level federal official if filled by a person designated by the President as a White House Fellow (5 CFR 213.3102(z)).
  • A Schedule C appointee occupies a position excepted from the competitive service by the President, or by the Director of OPM, because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties (5 CFR 213.3301 and 5 CFR 213.3302).
  • A Non-career SES appointee is approved by the White House and serves at the pleasure of the appointing official without time limitations (5 CFR 317 Subpart F).
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Assessment 1
INSTRUCTIONS: It is important to note that all of your responses are subject to review and verification. If after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications and or experience, you will be rated ineligible or your score will be lowered. (limit characters)
1. From the descriptions below, select the letter that describes how you meet the qualification requirements for this position at the GS-13 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. Demonstrate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and project management software to plan meetings or projects. (limit characters)
3. Review conference and/or meeting deliverables to evaluate programmatic effectiveness. (limit characters)
4. Oversee multiple program area objectives to achieve the organization's mission. (limit characters)
5. Analyze policies, regulations, or precedents to determine solutions to administrative issues. (limit characters)
6. Communicate with stakeholders (i.e., U.S. and Japan government officials, program officers, academicians, and business leaders) to coordinate activities and/or the exchange of information. (limit characters)
7. Analyze information from reports and/or presentations to disseminate findings to participants, government officials, civil society, business leaders and management. (limit characters)
8. Prepare education and cultural exchange-related presentation materials to support program objectives. (limit characters)
9. Collaborate with the organization's executives or directors to coordinate program management duties. (limit characters)
10. Serve as a liaison between U.S. and Japanese officials to enhance knowledge of issues important to both countries. (limit characters)
11. Evaluate cultural and/or educational exchange topics of interest to the United States and Japan to create grant proposals. (limit characters)
12. Create budgetary policies or procedures to outline the proper utilization of program and/or operational funds. (limit characters)
13. Complete financial or accounting activities to prepare for annual financial audit. (limit characters)
14. Monitor meeting and/or conference-related expenditures to ensure costs are within established guidelines. (limit characters)