Data Analyst

Clarification from the agency

Applications will be accepted from all USA Citizens Note: Please be advised that federal retired annuitant candidates may only be considered as a temporary employee if the role can be filled in that capacity.

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of Safety and Code Compliance. The incumbent acts in the capacity as a Process Improvement and Analytics Manager and is responsible for collecting data, conducting data and trend analyses, tracking metrics, design flow charts and identifying process improvement opportunities, producing customized reports and presentations, and providing authoritative guidance to SCC leaders and employees utilizing knowledge gained from SCC program directors to accomplish the AOC Vision and Mission. Additionally, he/she serves as SCC's Subject Matter Expert on the AOC Data Technical Council and other working groups, providing technical expertise and strategic input on data governance, data management, risk data, and enterprise-wide initiatives that support informed decision-making and organizational objectives.

Major Duties:

Data Analysis and Reporting 

Coordinates SCC data collection and analysis, message development and report writing. Contributes to primary data collection and analysis by applying sound analytical concepts and methods to develop a thorough knowledge of relevant data sources and data files and interpret data to determine patterns or trends. Using Six Sigma methodology and analytics, improve the SCC processes for data collections. Assess jurisdictions and offices current safety trends analyses spaces to accomplish the AOC mission and vision.

Works with SCC and external collaborating colleagues to develop data products, analytics, reports, and documents. Consults with SCC program directors, internal stakeholders, and data consumers to identify the appropriate data, methodological approach, and design for products to evaluate programs effectiveness and develop predictions for future metrics.

Translates complex findings and data into concise, and clear language. Designs presentations and interpretations of analytical outputs tailored to specific audiences including the use of interactivity and narrative storytelling with data where appropriate.

Organizes, analyzes, interprets data to inform decision makers and drive successful operations and projects. Utilizes data from multiple sources to produce reports and visualizations. Executes cross functional management analysis to identify opportunities to leverage data to identify risk, solve problems, garner organization efficiencies and identify opportunities. Supports organizational goals by calculating key performance indicators identified in the SCC strategic plan. Prepares briefings, correspondence and effectively articulates report findings. Collaborates with other AOC and SCC employees, as well as external collaborators, to draw insights from a broad range of data sources, including survey data, digital metrics and more. Supports the validation and verification of available data and assesses its useful to perform required tasks.

Analyzes and evaluates quantitative and qualitative outcomes related to data and report requests and OSCC operations and projects. Utilizes results and information gathered through the evaluations to support OSCC leadership and mission-related goals and objectives. 

Data Coordination and Process Improvement

Leads complex, cross-organizational, cross-functional data-driven process improvement projects. Identifies, develops, and implements process improvement best practices, including establishing standards as required. Collaborates with internal and external (both domestic and international) colleagues on small- and large-scale initiatives and projects.

Provides review, advice and guidance to the Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director on a variety of metrics-related policies, procedures and targets that impact the AOC s workforce and projects safety, Serves as a primary advisor on areas such as key performance indicators, organizational alignment across the AOC, enterprise risk, and internal and external data calls.

Assesses the need for newly written or modified policies and procedures governing the OSCC’s operations related to areas of involvement and expertise. Works with leadership team and other OSCC employees to develop and disseminate internal policies and standard operating procedures related to metrics.

Contractor Oversight

Checks the submissions developed by and the performance of contractors to ensure compliance with contract documents and coordinates and negotiates with contractors as necessary when disputes arise. Produces documents for a wide range of engineering products, either in the form of an invitation for bid or a purchase requisition. Serves as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) on assigned projects.

Utilizes knowledge of and comply with applicable Occupational Safety an Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Congressional Workplace Rights, and AOC rules and regulations to ensure that work progresses in a safe manner.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• You must meet the specialized experience required for the position.
• Your resume and question responses must demonstrate the job-related KSAs.

Requirements:

To be employed by the Architect of the Capitol in a paid position, an individual must meet one of the categories below:

• A citizen of the United States;
• A person who is lawfully admitted for permanent residence and is seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)(B);
• A person who is admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or is granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. 1158 and has filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible;
• A person who owes allegiance to the United States (nationals of American Samoa, Swains Island, and the Northern Mariana Islands, and nationals who meet other requirements described in 8 U.S.C. 1408); or
• A person who is currently an officer or employee of the Government of the United States.

Qualifications

You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on the OPM website at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications.
 
Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.
 
Candidates for the GS-13 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service.

Specialized experience for this position includes:

• Professional knowledge of methods, techniques, and tools used to analyze organizational and mission performance. These include statistical techniques, as well as comparative, trend, diagnostic, root cause, and predictive methods that deliver key performance information used to inform decisions, actions, communications, and accountability systems.
• Comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of program effectiveness or the improvement of complex management processes and systems.
• Skilled in effectively expressing information, taking into account the audience and the nature of the information, and making clear and convincing oral and written presentations for a diversity of audiences including government senior leaders, public garden colleagues, and foreign dignitaries.
• Ability to be resourceful and exercise a high level of initiative, judgment, and commitment to accomplishing work, often under short deadlines, to program goals and results in support of AOC’s mission/vision/goals.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Review your resume and responses carefully. Your eligibility for consideration and qualifications for the position will be determined based upon a review of your detailed resume and your responses to job specific self-assessment questions. 

Your resume will be evaluated based on evidence of your ability to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) for this position, possession of any specialized experience, and how well your background and experience relates to the self-assessment questions in the job announcement. The self-assessment questions relate to the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies:

KSA 1:  Data Analytics

KSA 2:  Oral Communication

KSA 3:  Written Communication

The Architect of the Capitol's (AOC) job application process is designed to ensure you only provide information necessary to evaluate your qualifications and eligibility for the position vacancy.

To apply for this position, you only need to submit: a) your resume and b) answers to the online vacancy assessment questionnaire. The online questionnaire contains eligibility and screening questions and other relevant information. No additional documentation or attachments are required at the time of application.

Your resume should list your education, training and work experience including job titles, employment dates (MM/DD/YR), duties and accomplishments.

Nothing further is required until it is requested by AOC’s Human Capital Management Division. If additional documentation is required for the position, you will be asked to provide it during the interview or selection process. At that time, you may be asked to submit documentation to support statements made in your resume.

For example, you may be asked to provide a copy of your diploma, college transcripts, or proof of Federal employment status. If the position requires licensure or certification, you will be asked to provide proof at the time of selection.

If Veterans’ preference is claimed, you will be asked to submit proof (DD-214, and, if claiming a 10-point preference, a SF-15 and the proof required by that form).

Failure to provide the required documents will end further consideration and/or result in the withdrawal of any tentative job offers.

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