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Position Title
Program Analyst
Agency
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Announcement Number
NWS OWP-25-12654317-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, January 2, 2025 to Friday, January 10, 2025
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. 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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3. Are you a current or former employee of a Federal agency who meets the definition of displaced from a position in the competitive service from a Federal agency outside of the Department of Commerce that makes you eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)?

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 were separated; and 
This position is at a grade level no higher than the grade of the position of record from which you were separated; and 
This position has no greater promotion potential than the position of record from which you were separated; and
Your last performance rating of record was at least fully successful or the equivalent; and
You were separated from your position of record less than one (1) year ago.
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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. GS-13: Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Program Analyst, GS-0343-13 or equivalent grade level in the Federal service.
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2. GS-14: Select the one statement that best describes your experience performing the work of a Program Analyst, GS-0343-14 or equivalent grade level in the Federal service.
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3. Select the responses that describe your experience leading people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. (limit characters)
4. Select the statement that best describes your experience determining objectives for an organization that integrates key national program goals, priorities, values, and other related factors? (limit characters)
5. Do you have experience developing administrative or management performance measures for the purpose of monitoring effectiveness, efficiency and productivity in meeting program goals and objectives? (limit characters)
6. Select the statement that best describes your experience reviewing programmatic policies and procedures, and coordinating with stakeholders on revising existing and/or establishing new policies and procedures. (limit characters)
7. Do you have experience developing program performance measures for the purpose of monitoring effectiveness, efficiency and productivity in meeting program goals and objectives? (limit characters)
8. Do you have experience attending meetings, conferences, etc., representing an organization? (limit characters)
9. Which of the following statements best describes your experience preparing briefing materials, reports and presentations? (limit characters)
10. Which of the following statements BEST describe your experience serving in a liaison capacity? (limit characters)
11. Do you have experience communicating your research (methods, results, discussion, and conclusions) with groups representing a wide range of expertise? (limit characters)
12. Select the statement that best describes your experience providing or assisting with financial and budgetary technical and administrative guidance to program offices and management in order to accomplish their programmatic goals while meeting internal and external organizational requirements. (limit characters)
13. Do you have experience developing reports, delivering briefings or presenting findings, recommendations and technical or other complex information to senior managers and stakeholders? (limit characters)
14. Select the response which best describes your experience advising internal and external personnel on research to operations projects. (limit characters)
15. Do you have experience interacting with external entities on programs or projects of mutual interest, including oral, written and face-to-face communications? (limit characters)
16. Which of the following statements BEST describe your experience serving in a liaison capacity? (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
17. 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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