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Position Title
Policy Analyst
Agency
Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts
Announcement Number
25-JCS-12649338 Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, January 13, 2025 to Monday, January 27, 2025
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. 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 10% or more OR
• retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 10% or more (**TP or 5 point veterans please do not answer 'yes' to this question.**)

If eligible, 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 your service which includes character of service. Please also provide the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
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3. Are you a current employee of the AO or the Federal Judiciary? (limit characters)
4. Are you a current or former Federal employee?

All applicants outside of the AO must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) to verify current or former Federal employment status.
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Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Policy Analyst position with the federal government. Applicants must have demonstrated experience as listed below. This requirement is according to the AO Classification, Compensation, and Recruitment Systems which include interpretive guidance and reference to the OPM Operating Manual for Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions.

WHEN MANDATORY NARRATIVE RESPONSES ARE REQUIRED, PLEASE DO NOT DUPLICATE INFORMATIONYOU HAVE ALREADY PROVIDED IN YOUR RESUME AS A RESPONSE TO THIS QUESTION. WE ARE SEEKING ANELABORATION OF THOSE DUTIES AND SKILLS YOU HAVE MENTIONED WHICH ADDRESS THE QUESTIONMORE FULLY. THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO EXPAND ON YOUR EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION AS ITRELATES TO THE QUESTION. FAILURE TO DO THIS WILL RESULT IN YOUR BEING CONSIDERED AS INELIGIBLE.
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1. Applicants must have at least one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of this position. Specialized experience is demonstrated experience providing a broad range of administrative support, including coordinating and planning committee meetings, preparing agenda items and reports, and composing and reviewing memos, letters, emails, and other correspondence.

From the descriptions listed below, select the letter that describes the highest level of education and/or experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Policy Analyst.
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2. If A is selected above, a narrative statement must be submitted in the space provided below addressing your experience providing a broad range of administrative support, including planning committee meetings, preparing agenda items and reports, and composing and reviewing memos, letters, emails, and other correspondence. THIS IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT. Please limit your response to 1,000 words or less.

If you are qualifying based on education, please write N/A.
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3. In the space provided below, please indicate the time frame and employer(s) where we can locate this information. THIS IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT. Please limit your response to 250 words or less.

If you are qualifying based on education, please write N/A.
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For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below. (limit characters)
4. Which level description best describes your experience providing a broad range of administrative support, including coordinating and planning committee meetings, and preparing agenda items and reports? (limit characters)
5. Which level description best describes experience composing and reviewing memos, letters, emails, and other correspondence? (limit characters)
6. Which level description best describes experience preparing and delivering presentations to judges, court unit executives, or committees? (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
7. Do you have experience communicating with judges and court unit executives regarding appointments to committees and advisory groups? (limit characters)
8. How would you rate your oral communication skills? (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)
9. Which level description best describes your ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with internal and external stakeholders? (limit characters)
10. Which level description best describes your ability to engage in a collaborative, communicative, and professional manner? (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
11. I understand that failure to provide a written statement ("See Resume" or other non descriptive response is not sufficient) for each essay question could result in non consideration for this position. (limit characters)