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Position Title
Management Analyst
Agency
Government Accountability Office
Announcement Number
SPEL-24-ST-12347618 Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, March 15, 2024 to Monday, April 8, 2024
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
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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,
  • are retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more?

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/

To verify your eligibility, you must submit the 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. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
 
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3. 1. Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces? 

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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?

-OR-

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. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/
To verify your eligibility for option 1 submit documentation that reflects that you are an authorized dependent/spouse of the service member such as PCS Orders, Military Personnel Office Verification or other document that substantiates your eligibility. 
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. Do you meet one of the following Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibility?


Current Federal with career or career-conditional appointments in the competitive service that hold, or have held a career or career-conditional position at a lower band/grade level of the position being announced. 

Current GAO Employees, if you are a current employee to meet competitive service, you would need to have completed one year of continuous service at GAO under a non-Temporary appointment and were appointment on or after October 1, 1980 (service prior to this date was in the competitive service).

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of  Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your competitive status. 

Your SF-50(s) must show  your Tenure, Block 24; AND, your Position Occupied, Block 34.

All required documentation must be submitted with your application.

PLEASE NOTE: The GAO is part of the Legislative Branch of the Federal government. As such, all positions are in the excepted service. GAO does not accept transfers from excepted service federal agencies that does not have the Interchange agreement with GAO. Applicants who do not have status in the competitive service will not be considered for this eligibility.

 
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5. Are you a Former Peace Corps and AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteers and has served (1) one year of Peace Corp or AmeriCorps Vista Volunteer Service?

Your non-competitive eligibility lasts for one year after completing your Peace Corps or AmeriCorps Volunteer service.  However, At GAO's discretion, if you meet the below criteria, an extension may be granted to the one year completion period.

(1) enter military service;
(2) study at an accredited college or university; or
(3) engage in another activity, which in GAO's view, warrants an extension.

Your non-competitive eligibility does not entitle you to a job within the federal government. You must still apply and meet qualification standards and additional requirements, such as a background investigation.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Certificate of Volunteer Service.

All required documentation must be submitted with your application.
 
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6. Do you meet one of the following Non-Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibilities?

Current Federal with career or career-conditional appointments in the competitive service that hold, or have held a career or career-conditional position at the same or higher band/grade level higher promotion potential of the position being announced. 

Current GAO employees, if you are a current employee to meet competitive service, you would need to have completed one year of continuous service at GAO under a non-Temporary appointment and were appointment on or after October 1, 1980 (service prior to this date was in the competitive service).

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) form reflecting your competitive status. 

Your SF-50(s) must show  your Tenure, Block 24; AND, your Position Occupied, Block 34.

All required documentation must be submitted with your application.

PLEASE NOTE: The GAO is part of the Legislative Branch of the Federal government. As such, all positions are in the excepted service. GAO does not accept transfers from excepted service federal agencies that does not have the Interchange agreement with GAO. Applicants who do not have status in the competitive service will not be considered for this eligibility.
 
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7.
Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for a Schedule A Disability appointment?

For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring- paths/individuals-with-disabilities/

To verify your eligibility, you must provide appropriate medical documentation that certifies that you are eligible for consideration under 5 CFR 213.3102 (u), Schedule A hiring authority, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist.

 
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8. Do you meet the following Reinstatement eligibility?

A former permanent federal civilian employee with competitive status who has acquired career-conditional tenure and within 3 years of the date of separation; or

A military preference eligible who served under career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service or excepted or excepted-conditional appointment in the expected service for any period of time; or

A former permanent federal civilian employee with competitive service career tenure; or

A former GAO employee with expected tenure or former GAO employee who has acquired competitive status.  To acquire competitive status you would need to have (1) completed one year of continuous service at GAO under a non-Temporary appointment and (2) been appointed on or after October 1, 1980 (service prior to this date was in the competitive service). and

At the same band level as this position or higher.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your permanent, competitive status.  Your SF-50(s) must show (Tenure, Block 24); AND, Position Occupied (block 34).

 If you are a preference eligible: To verify your eligibility, you must submit 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, and if applicable, the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.

All required documentation must be submitted with your application


 
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9.
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?

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/

To verify your eligibility, you must 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 service which includes character of service.

All required documentation must be submitted with your application
 
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Assessment 1
1. In order to qualify for the PT-II-343 Management  Analyst position you must possess at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower equivalent band/grade level (PT-I/GS-11), OR equivalent public or private sector experience. For this position, specialized experience is defined as (1) using environmental scanning, horizon scanning, risk identification and trend analysis techniques to develop strategic plans; (2) using project management principles and methodologies to establish schedules and deadlines; track and organize projects; and (3) developing and/or leading project planning for the strategic plan formulation. (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. Use scenarios, futures analysis and/or visioning in an organization and helped facilitate creative workshops that used these techniques (limit characters)
3. Conduct internal and external analysis of press, online, and literature reviews to be used in environment scanning. (limit characters)
4. Assist in developing trend analysis using data gained from horizon/environmental scanning.
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5. . Analyzed complex problems in order to develop solutions with organization-wide impact. (limit characters)
6. Assist in the preparation of concept papers, briefings, and other written materials for top management which result in insightful analysis used by the entire organization. (limit characters)
7. Make recommendations to senior management officials on strategic plans developed by the office. (limit characters)
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Develop or update project plans including information such as objectives, technologies, schedules, and staffing.
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Communicate with key stakeholders to determine project requirements and objectives.
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10. Monitor project milestones and deliverables (limit characters)
11. Conduct project risk analysis and recommend mitigation strategies. (limit characters)
12. Certification of Accuracy.
If you misrepresent your experience or education, or provide false or fraudulent information in or with your application, it may be grounds for not hiring you or for firing you after you begin work. Making false or fraudulent statements also may be punishable by fine or imprisonment. All information in your resume, or any part of your application must be true and accurate. If it's not, we won't hire you and if you already started working, it may be grounds for firing you.
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