Clarification from the agency

This announcement is open to current U.S. International Trade Commission employees with competitive status only.

This position is located in the Office of Administrative Services

• Serves as a Senior Analyst on a variety of special studies and assignments in relation to projects within the OCAO and subordinate offices supporting management strategic goals and objectives. Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of line program operations on a qualitative or quantitative basis. Interprets complex legislative, regulatory, and policy guidance to prepare recommendations for management's decisions. Provides expert advice and guidance to management officials on intermediate and long-range planning efforts. Leads or co-leads special projects or studies of considerable scope and depth critical to the resolution of OAS issues and problems.
• Leads or co-leads special projects or studies of considerable scope and depth critical to the resolution of OAS issues and problems.
• Drafts critical plans, memoranda, analytical documents. Drafts internal and external communications regarding programs, policies, and analytical products.
• Co-leads the research, data gathering and other developmental activities related to USITC's annual strategic human capital planning. Contributes to the development of annual agency-wide human capital planning documents. Identifies workforce and human capital assessments which may impact workforce
  development policies and programs throughout the agency. Develops, analyzes, and evaluates new or modified program/management policies, regulations, goals, or objectives.
• Responsible for maintenance and administration of agency-wide internal policies and procedures, and to ensure that operations and programs are streamlined, efficient, and in compliance with regulatory requirements. Develops and updates applicable USITC administrative management policies, procedures, and
  guidelines, in accordance with OMB, GSA and other applicable guidelines, to properly advise management officials of administrative matters, as well as the
  appropriate criteria for submission of various types of actions.
• Responsible for internal control development and implementation in OAS. Coordinates audit response and audit follow-up activities. Oversees and monitors improvements to management controls specific to the internal operations and practices within OCAO, OHR, OSE AND OSS.

Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen or national.
• You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period
• You are required to register for Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/03/59
• You will be required to pass a background investigation and fingerprint check

Qualifications

You must meet all the requirements below by the closing date of the announcement and they must be clearly identified in your application, resume, or supporting documents. This includes any general and specialized experience, education, and/or selective placement factors mentioned. These are used to determine if you possess the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities to successfully perform in this position.

BASIC REQUIREMENT

To qualify at the GS-14 level, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 obtained in the federal or private sector in the following: planning, conducting, and presenting the findings of analytical studies; performing project management and/or leading teams; writing business communications including plans, studies, memoranda, and or organization-wide notices; research and data-gathering; and drafting and proposing revisions to policy, procedure, or process documents.

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, knowledge, and skills, 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.

The self-assessment questions are related to the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies (KSA's). You do not have to respond to the KSA's.

• Experience conducting complex analytical studies; and knowledge of evaluative and analytical processes and techniques for measuring the effectiveness and efficiency of administrative and technical programs.
• Ability to manage projects and lead teams of Federal employees and contractor personnel to achieve program objectives.
• Skill in preparing briefing materials and communications for management use in advising agency leaders and negotiating solutions.
• Skill in research, data gathering, and strategic planning.
• Skill in technical writing, complex process management, and statutory and regulatory research.

BASIS OF RATING: Your resume will be evaluated by a Subject Matter Expert Panel (SME). Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience(s) and education (if applicable) as it relates to this job opportunity. In order to fully evaluate your application and receive proper credit, your resume should include: (1) paid and non-paid experience, job title, dates held (month and year for qualifying purposes to receive credit), number of hours worked per week, and salary (2) knowledge of the subject matter and technical skills pertinent to this position; (3) specific duties performed that fully detail the level and complexity of the work; and (4) names and phone numbers of your current and/or previous supervisor(s). Your resume should contain sufficient information to make a valid determination that you fully meet the basic/specialized experience requirements as stated in this job opportunity announcement for each grade level(s) for which you are applying.

If you are selected for an interview, you can expect a structured panel interview process, which will include between 2 and 4 members.

Due weight shall be given to performance appraisals and awards in accordance with 5 CFR § 335.103(b)(3).

Your experience is also evaluated using an assessment questionnaire, which is available at the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12937309

To receive consideration, you must complete the self-assessment questionnaire and submit the documentation specified below by

1. Resume: Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience(s) as it relates to this job opportunity. In order to fully evaluate your application and receive proper credit, your resume should include: (1) paid and non-paid experience, job title, dates held (month and year for qualifying purposes to receive credit), number of hours worked per week, and salary (2) knowledge of the subject matter and technical skills pertinent to this position; (3) specific duties performed that fully detail the level and complexity of the work; and (4) names and phone numbers of your current and/or previous supervisor(s). Your resume should contain sufficient information to make a valid determination that you fully meet the basic/specialized experience requirements as stated in this job opportunity announcement for each grade level(s) for which you are applying.

2. Self-assessment questionnaire: A completed job-specific questionnaire should be submitted through your Application Manager account.

3. Cover Letter. This is optional.

4. Special hiring authority applicants.If you are applying under the special appointing authority such as those authorized for the severely disabled (Schedule A) or Vietnam era and disabled veterans (VRA), you will be asked to submit documents showing eligibility to non-competitively apply under Merit Assignment announcements. Please indicate the type of special appointment you are seeking on your application. For more info on non-competitive appointments and supporting documents, please visit Federal Employment of People with Disabilities or Feds Hire Vets - Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans.

5. SF-50. Current and former federal employees must submit a copy of an SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action," which documents your highest permanent grade/step/salary held. Award SF-50s typically don't contain your grade/step/salary.

6. Due Weight: Please submit 1) a copy of your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation and 2) a list of any awards (e.g. superior performance awards, special act or achievement awards, quality step increase, etc.) you received in the last 5 years. Any performance appraisal/evaluation and award 24 | Merit Promotion & Staffing Policy Personnel Handbook documentation you provide will be forwarded to the selecting official. The selecting official will review this documentation and give it due weight consideration during the overall selection process. If you do not have your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation, please submit a statement as to why it is not available. Please indicate if any prior performance appraisals/evaluations were at an acceptable level.

7. Performance Appraisal. If you are a current or former federal employee, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal dated within 18 months. If you do not have one, you must submit a statement.

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