- Position Title
- Management Analyst
- Agency
- Social Security Administration
- Announcement Number
- SH-12520341 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, August 26, 2024 to Friday, August 30, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Are you a current SSA employee applying for reassignment, change to lower grade, or repromotion to a grade you previously held on a permanent basis? Select yes if you currently hold or previously held a permanent position at or above the grade level(s) posted in this vacancy announcement. (NOTE: If the posted position has higher promotion potential than you have held on a permanent basis, you must apply for promotion to receive consideration.)
OR
Are you applying for non-competitive consideration? Select yes if you are an SSA employee currently serving under one of the following appointment types: Schedule A 213.3102(u) for individuals with disabilities; temporary/term appointment for 30% or more disabled veterans; or Veterans Recruitment Appointment (Note: Employees serving on VRA appointments are only eligible for non-competitive consideration for positions at GS-11 or below).
OR
Are you applying for non-competitive consideration? Select yes if you are an SSA employee currently serving under one of the following appointment types: Schedule A 213.3102(u) for individuals with disabilities; temporary/term appointment for 30% or more disabled veterans; or Veterans Recruitment Appointment (Note: Employees serving on VRA appointments are only eligible for non-competitive consideration for positions at GS-11 or below).
2.
Are you a current SSA employee applying for promotion? Select yes if you have 52 weeks at the next lower grade AND you have not held a permanent position at the grade level(s) posted in this vacancy announcement, OR if this position has higher promotion potential than the positions you have held on a permanent basis.
Preferences
1.
Please enter your Employee Common ID (ECI). Your ECI can be found on the first page of Employee Data. NOTE: The Employee Data website is only viewable from within SSA's firewall.
Assessment 1
CONFIRM YOUR ELIGIBILITY on the previous screen. Read the questions carefully and in their entirety; if you choose incorrectly (or not at all) you will lose consideration for this vacancy.
It is recommended (not required) that you use a computer to apply for this position -- applicants using a phone often miss key information.
If you experience difficulties while applying, use the links on the USAJobs website to seek help. If you're still unable to complete your application, submit a USAJobs Help Desk ticket to resolve the issue. You must also email OPE.Staffing.DCBFM@ssa.gov with the SUBJECT LINE: "SH-1252 0341 Application Issue" and provide details of the difficulties you're experiencing (with screenshots if applicable). This email must be received before the announcement closes. Technical difficulties reported after the announcement closes cannot be addressed.
1.
AOC /Assignment: This vacancy is open only to SSA DCBFM employees. Indicate your current duty assignment. (HINT: on your SSA-45 [in the block named Employer Name and Address] identify each position by DC Level, Office Level and City/State to demonstrate that you meet Area of Consideration requirements).
2.
Appointment: Indicate your appointment type -- use blocks 24 and 34 of your most recent SF-50 to assist you. If block 34 shows "1" choose option A, even if you are disabled and/or a veteran.
3.
Appraisal: Are you currently in good standing?
CAUTION: Employees are not-in-good-standing when they are placed on an OPS plan and remain in not-in-good-standing until they meet one of the following conditions:
• successful completion of the OPS plan;
• following the unsuccessful completion of the OPS, receive a successful rating for a new appraisal period under a new plan for a new position (if applicable based on the effectuated performance-based action); or
• voluntarily change positions prior to completing the OPS.
In good standing information can be found on the first page of Employee Data (https://eedata.personnel.ba.ssa.gov/). NOTE: The Employee Data website is only viewable from within SSA's firewall.
CAUTION: Employees are not-in-good-standing when they are placed on an OPS plan and remain in not-in-good-standing until they meet one of the following conditions:
• successful completion of the OPS plan;
• following the unsuccessful completion of the OPS, receive a successful rating for a new appraisal period under a new plan for a new position (if applicable based on the effectuated performance-based action); or
• voluntarily change positions prior to completing the OPS.
In good standing information can be found on the first page of Employee Data (https://eedata.personnel.ba.ssa.gov/). NOTE: The Employee Data website is only viewable from within SSA's firewall.
To qualify for this GS-13 Management Analyst position you must demonstrate at least 52 weeks of Specialized Experience.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE must have been gained in a federal position at or above GS-12 OR (if your position and/or experience is in another federal pay scale OR outside of federal service) by performing duties at a level of responsibility and difficulty equivalent to GS-12.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is work that primarily consists of a variety of high-level coordinative, analytical, consultative and advisory services relating to the management and operation of a component or office.
4.
Do you have the Specialized Experience (as described above) required for this position?
The following questions pertain to your overall experience as it relates to this position. Answer yes or no to each question, as appropriate. Do not overstate your experience. Affirmative responses are subject to verification.
5.
Do you have experience applying professional judgment when analyzing complex challenges for which there are no established precedents? (6 points)
6.
Do you have experience analyzing and reporting on complex management programs that involve multiple agency organizations? (6 points)
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Do you have experience tracking and analyzing data, drawing conclusions and conveying the information in written documents or reports? (6 points)
8.
Do you have experience monitoring, tracking, overseeing and coordinating a project workload from start to finish while meeting deadlines? (6 points)
9.
Do you have experience trouble shooting situations which require immediate resolution? (6 points)
10.
Do you have experience providing cost projections and justifications when requesting funding resources? (5 points)
11.
Do you have experience reviewing and analyzing customers' business justifications for expenditures? (5 points)
12.
Do you have experience reviewing various financial transaction documents to ensure a supportable business need and appropriate funding source information? (5 points)
13.
Do you have experience tracking funding allocations and corresponding planned and executed expenses? (5 points)
14.
Do you have experience applying attention to detail to ensure goods or services satisfactorily meet the agency's needs? (5 points)
15.
Do you have experience executing financial transactions and monitoring allocation balances? (5 points)
16.
Do you have experience coordinating projects across multiple organizations? (6 points)
17.
Do you have experience providing technical guidance and direction to customers and professional colleagues? (6 points)
18.
Do you have experience soliciting and compiling feedback from multiple components to collect data or establish or update a policy or procedure? (6 points)
19.
Do you have experience collaborating with components to obtain understanding of current and future business needs? (6 points)
20.
Do you have experience applying knowledge of the responsibilities of various agency offices sufficient to provide solutions specific to their roles? (6 points)
21.
Do you have experience building and maintaining professional relationships, both inside and outside of your organization? (6 points)
22.
Do you have experience delivering effective oral presentations on project status to management? (6 points)
23.
Do you have experience communicating policies and interpretations of issues to audiences of varying backgrounds? (6 points)
24.
Do you have experience deciphering technical information to provide written reports such as briefing documents and fact sheets? (6 points)
25.
Do you have experience making recommendations to leadership based on your findings and supporting with appropriate data? (6 points)
26.
I thoroughly read the preceding questions and have answered them truthfully.
27.
I understand it is not sufficient to make claims in the questionnaire that are not supported in my SSA-45 and that all affirmative responses should be addressed in my SSA-45 in order for me to receive credit for such experience.
28.
I understand that if I do not demonstrate eligibility requirements (i.e., assignment, appointment, appraisal and grade/time-in-grade) I will not be considered for this position.
29.
I understand that a career-ladder position described in a single narrative that includes multiple grades may not meet the requirement to demonstrate 52 weeks of Specialized Experience at the required grade and that it's best to separate experience performed at the required grade from all other experience.
30.
I understand that narrative responses to the individual experience questions are optional and should not be provided in lieu of a properly completed SSA-45.
31.
My SSA-45 shows my duty assignment, including DC Level, Office Level and City/State. If my current assignment is temporary, my permanent duty assignment is also fully identified.
32.
All federal positions listed on my resume/SSA-45 are identified by grade and show complete FROM and TO dates (month / day / year). (It is not necessary to break down grades by steps.) Temporary positions are annotated as temporary. Each position includes a full description of duties performed, especially as they meet the requirements of the Specialized Experience Statement.
33.
I understand my description of my experience, knowledge, skills and abilities is subject to verification by the selecting official and I may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation or to verify a response by a practical demonstration of my claimed ability.
34.
I read the QUALIFICATIONS, HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED and REQUIRED DOCUMENTS sections of the announcement and will submit a resume or SSA-45 that sufficiently demonstrates my eligibility and qualifications.
Complete this application by uploading your supporting documents and submitting your responses to this questionnaire - see HOW TO APPLY for specific instructions.