Management Analyst

Clarification from the agency

US Citizens and Nationals; no prior Federal experience is required.

• Access confidential information used to provide detailed business analysis of operation management dealings.
• Provide support and guidance in performance management, real property, personal property, travel, and personnel security requirements.
• Provide advisory services to managers and employees on performance management policies.
• Track background investigations for the organization in order to ensure individuals retain and have required access.
• Provide advisory services in monitoring and reviewing all material transfer agreements to ensure compliance with regulatory policies and procedures.
• Develop business plans to meet the administrative operational requirements of National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility.
• Discuss possible problems or anticipated changes in the methods or requirements in the administrative management arena.
• Advise the Administrative Officer and management officials of proposed solutions on a variety of issues.

Conditions of employment

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Direct Deposit - Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.
• This position includes some supervisory responsibilities.
• Motor vehicle or commercial driver's license required.
• Special Agency Check (SAC) and limited background investigation required for Research Leader positions.
• Immunizations may be required.
• Requires drug testing.
• Restrictions against contact with birds and livestock outside the laboratory may apply after entering high security animal facilities that are working with disease agents foreign to the United States.
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served. Refer to the Next Steps section for more information.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.

Specialized Experience: Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience must be described for each grade level advertised. The specialized experience requirements for this position are: Qualifying experience for the GS-09 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-07 which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, specialized experience is

• Assist with advisory services in performance management, personal and real property, and personnel security.
• Maintain accountability of personal property using an inventory management system.
• Manage a fleet program to include documenting inspections, inventories, tort claims, and card use.
• Assist in developing reports and performance analysis to assess needs and develop business plans.
• Provide advice on administrative management policies, procedures, operations, goals, and objectives.

OR
Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree; OR completed two (2) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; OR LL.B. or J.D., if related. NOTE: Transcripts must be submitted at the time of application as proof of meeting the education requirement.
OR
Combination of Education and Experience: Applicants may combine education and experience to qualify at this grade level. Applicants must have a combination of specialized experience and education beyond the first year (18 semester hours) of graduate school to qualify for the GS-09. A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify if the computed percentage of the requirements total at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide the total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 18. Add the two percentages. NOTE: Transcripts must be submitted at the time of application as proof of meeting the education requirement.

Example of Combining Education and Experience: The position to be filled is a Management Analyst, GS-0343-09. An applicant has 6 months of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07 in the Federal service and one (1) year of graduate level education. The applicant meets 50 percent of the required experience but none of the required education since he/she does not have any graduate study beyond that which is required for GS-07. Therefore, the applicant meets only 50 percent of the total requirement and is not qualified for the position. (Note: The applicant's first year of graduate study is not qualifying for the GS-09 level because the first year only totals 18 hours).

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

How you will be evaluated

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

Applications will be evaluated in accordance with Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) Delegated Examining Procedures and USDA policy. This means you will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses to the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position.

You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):

• Accountability
• Attention to Detail
• Customer Service
• Decision Making
• Flexibility
• Integrity/Honesty
• Interpersonal Skills
• Learning
• Reading Comprehension
• Reasoning
• Self-Management
• Stress Tolerance
• Teamwork

The USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment.

Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.

To preview the application questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12987636

The following documents are required for your applicant package to be complete. Encrypted documents will not be accepted. Failure to submit required, legible documents may result in loss of consideration.

• Resume that includes: Personal Information: name, address, contact information; Education; Work Experience related to this position as described in the major duties including work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment; title, series, grade (if applicable); other qualifications. Resume cannot exceed 2 pages.
• If education is required or you are using education to qualify, you must submit a copy of your college transcripts. An unofficial copy is sufficient with the application if it includes your name and the necessary course information; however, if you are selected, you will be required to submit official transcripts prior to entering on duty. Education must have been successfully obtained from an accredited school, college or university. If any education was completed at a foreign institute, you must submit with your application evidence that the institute was appropriately accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as equivalent to U.S. education standards. There are private organizations that specialize in this evaluation and a fee is normally associated with this service. For a list of private organizations that evaluate education, visit the NACES website. All transcripts must be in English or include an English translation.
• If claiming veteran's preference, you must submit a DD214, Certificate of Release from Active Duty, which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions. If currently on active duty you must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted. Veteran's preference must be verified prior to appointment. Without this documentation, you will not receive veteran's preference and your application will be evaluated based on the material(s) submitted.
• If claiming 10-point veteran's preference you must provide the DD214 or certification requirements (see above bullet), plus the proof of entitlement of this preference as listed on the SF-15 Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference. The SF-15 should be included but is not required. Failure to submit these documents could result in the determination that there is insufficient documentation to support your claim for 10-point preference. For more information on veterans' preference visit FedsHireVets.
• Surplus or displaced employees eligible for CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP priority must provide: proof of eligibility (RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for declining a transfer of function or directed reassignment to another commuting area, notice of disability annuity termination), SF-50 documenting separation (as applicable), current performance appraisal with rating of at least "Fully Successful" or equivalent, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with your application per 5 CFR 330.

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