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Position Title
Management and Program Analyst
Agency
Patent and Trademark Office
Announcement Number
PATS-OOPI-25-12592797-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, November 1, 2024 to Monday, November 18, 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 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.
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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:
  • 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.
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Preferences
1. How did you hear about this USPTO job opportunity? (No Choice Limit) (limit characters)
2. Have you held a political appointment within the previous five-year period? (limit characters)
3. If you are a current or former Federal civilian employee, by what agency/office or Department of Commerce bureau are you employed? (limit characters)
4. If you answered "Other" to the above question, please enter the agency and organization. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
INSTRUCTIONS: WARNING STATEMENT: Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and demonstrated capability. You should be aware that your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification based on the resume, and other relevant documents you submit, as well as through verification of references as appropriate. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from the position following acceptance. (limit characters)
1. Carefully read the following descriptions of experience. Select the one that best describes your qualifications for the GS-14 Management and Program Analyst position. Make sure your resume supports the response that you select. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Please indicate your highest level of experience in evaluating program accomplishments including making recommendations on process improvements.
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3. Please select the response that indicates your highest level of experience implementing policies, procedures, and strategies which govern the planning and administration of resources directed to process improvement. (limit characters)
4. Please indicate what mapping and diagramming methods you have use in your process improvement work. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
5. Please indicate your highest level of experience with Lean Six Sigma (LSS) process improvement methodologies. (limit characters)
6. Please describe your level of experience with Project and Program Management. Not necessarily related to process improvement. (limit characters)
7. Please describe the types of projects or programs for which you have been responsible e.g. Services, Healthcare, IT, Construction, Events etc. (limit characters)
8. I have planned and performed the following duties as it relates to research and analysis. (limit characters)
9. Please describe your experience with Strategic Planning including methods and practices you have applied. (limit characters)
10. Describe briefly what Change Management models you have utilized and why you chose that method.
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11. Please indicate the statement that describes your experience with quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques in order to improve effectiveness and efficiency of a process/program. (limit characters)
12. Select the following Quality Management approaches in which you have work experience. Select all that apply.
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