Management and Program Analyst

Clarification from the agency

The vacancy is open to all U.S. Citizens. 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 vacancy has an applicant limit of 50 applicants. This vacancy will close at 50 applicants or the closing date, whichever occurs first.

Provides extensive knowledge and expertise to direct, administer, implement, manage, analyze, and execute the assessment activity in accordance with AOC’s policies and regulations. Assists in the formulation of
policy and procedures governing the establishment of action plans and measures for assessing House Office Buildings hiring performance. Promotes and publicizes strategic planning activities and works closely with Division Directors and supervisors in order to ensure a full understanding of core values, and encourage efficiencies and improvements in effectiveness in the areas of workforce management, planning and recruitment and staffing. Renders technical advice, guidance and assistance.

The tour of duty for this position is 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Your resume and question responses must demonstrate the competencies.
• You must meet the definition of specialized experience.
• You must be able to pass a drug test and background check.

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 web site at General Schedule Qualification Standards.

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 next lower (GS-12) grade level.

Specialized experience is defined as having experience in the following areas:

• Providing assistance to senior managers in the preparation of functional statements and position descriptions;
• Preparing narrative and statistical reports and/or charts and graphs that depict workload factors and status;
• Managing the interviewing process ensuring a fair and impartial selection process and candidate selection and candidate onboarding;
• Conducting reviews, analyzing and assessing various Human Resources program operations, policies and practices to include identifying deficiencies, measuring compliance and effectiveness to enhance improvements; and
• Serving as recruitment and staffing liaison working closely with the Talent Acquisition, Classification and Payroll Processing branches to ensure compliance to all applicable Architect of the Capitol and Federal policies and laws.

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:

• Ability to provide high-quality professional administrative support to senior executives within a fast-paced team environment and changing priorities.
• Ability to manage multiple or ongoing projects and direct related activities.
• Skill in calendar management, high volume travel scheduling, booking and organizing events.  
• Effective written and verbal communication and organization skills, with the ability to write and tailor communications to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to work with internal and external senior leaders, using discretion and maintaining the highest level of confidentiality.

Your responses to the self-assessment questions serve as the basis for your initial rating. You will receive a numerical score based on your responses to these questions. Next, your responses will be evaluated by a Human Resources Specialist and/or a subject matter expert against the information provided in your resume and optional cover letter. Your resume must support your answers to the self-assessment questions. 

Falsifying your background, education, and/or experience is cause for not hiring you or disqualification for further consideration.
Please note that a complete application is required for consideration. (Please review the “Required Documents” section of this job announcement to see what must be included in a complete application).

• Your resume should include relevant work experience, applicable education and your contact information. For current or previous federal employees, include the pay plan, series and grade.

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 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, 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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