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Position Title
Program Analyst
Agency
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Announcement Number
NMFS-OMB-24-12432758-IMP Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, June 10, 2024 to Monday, June 17, 2024
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Eligibilities
1. Are you a current Department of Commerce employee who meets the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service that makes you eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)?  If yes, please confirm that you meet all the following eligibility requirements:
  • This position is in the same local commuting area as the position of record from which you will be separated; and
  • This position is at a grade level no higher than the grade of the position of record from which you will be separated; and
  • This position has no greater promotion potential than the position of record from which you will be separated; and
  • You have a current performance rating of record of at least fully successful or the equivalent; and 
  • You have not yet been separated. 
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2. Are you a current Department of the Commerce employee who holds a career or career conditional appointment in the competitive service?
  1. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)
  2. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)
  3. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census (CENSUS)
  4. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA)
  5. Department of Commerce, Economic and Statistics Administration (ESA)
  6. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration (ITA)
  7. Department of Commerce, Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)
  8. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
  9. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
  10. Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)
  11. Department of Commerce, National Technical Information Service (NTIS)
  12. Department of Commerce, Office of the Secretary (OS)
  13. Department of Commerce, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
  14. Department of Commerce, Office of the Inspector General (OIG)
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3. Are you a current Department of the Commerce, regardless of status, who is eligible for consideration under a noncompetitive authority such as those specific to veterans, individuals with disabilities, Pathways Interns, Recent Graduates, and Presidential Management Fellows who are eligible for noncompetitive conversion, etc.; or current or former employees of a land management agency who is serving or previously served on a temporary or term appointment?  (limit characters)
4. Are you a current Department of the Commerce employee who holds a career or career conditional appointment in the competitive service and has held a permanent position in the competitive service at the same or higher full performance level as the position being announced? (limit characters)
Preferences
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
2. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience as it relates to this position. (limit characters)
1. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Program Analyst at the ZA-3 pay band or equivalent grade level (GS-11/12) in the Federal service.
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2. Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Program Analyst at the ZA-4 pay band or equivalent grade level (GS-13/14) in the Federal service.
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3. Please select the response that best describes your experience in the design and management of projects and activities with an organization.
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4. Do you have experience developing and coordinating on policies and procedures/guidelines at the division or organizational level?
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5. Do you have experience in developing program metrics, performance measures, and other objective measures of program progress?
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6. Please best describe your level of experience providing planning, policy, budget, communications, or scientific support to senior management of a large research organization.
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7. Do you have experience assisting in the assessment and evaluation of a program's overall effectiveness?
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8. Do you have experience carrying out program evaluations, including gathering appropriate information and data, analyzing that for relevance, documenting the results of such evaluations, and making recommendations for program improvements?
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9. Do you have experience briefing senior management on strategic, developmental and improvements actions to be taken on international science-based programs and efforts?
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10. Describe your experience developing, presenting, and providing recommendations for improvement to senior personnel based on analysis of the program's mission, plans, policies and procedures?
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11. Do you have experience analyzing, developing, and/or recommending solutions to improve processes, products and services that meet stakeholder needs?
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12. Do you have experience demonstrating your ability to communicate technical aspects of programs, projects and related budget and financial information to technical or non-technical personnel and customers?
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13. Select the statement that best describes your experience in analyzing financial, budget or programmatic problems.
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14. Do you have experience conducting complex analyses of financial, budgetary, and program data in order to prepare budget justifications regarding staffing, projects or programs?
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
15. I certify, to the best of my knowledge, that all the information in my application is true, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education. I understand that providing false or fraudulent information may be grounds for not hiring me or for firing me after I begin work. I also certify that I have read the entire vacancy announcement; that I have reviewed my answers to the eligibility questions for accuracy; and that I understand what supporting documentation, if any, is required for submission and when it's due.
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