Policy Analyst

Clarification from the agency

Current Permanent Federal Employees in the Competitive Service, CTAP/ICTAP/RPL, VEOA Eligible and Reinstatement Eligible; OPM Interchange Agreement; or Miscellaneous Authorities not Regulated by US Office of Personal Management.

As a Policy Analyst, GS-0301-13/14/15, your typical work assignments may include the following:

• Guides agencies in meeting the privacy requirements established in Federal law and ensuring that personally identifiable information is appropriately handled across Executive Branch programs and services.
• Develops and presents privacy policy recommendations to higher-level decision makers.
• Develops government-wide guidance documents and materials establishing privacy policies.
• Supports Federal agencies in the implementation of privacy law and guidance, including by providing assistance and clarification where needed and by supporting the work of the Federal Privacy Council to improve privacy practices.
• Oversees agency implementation of Executive Branch privacy policy.
• Collaborates with senior staff in the preparation of position papers, briefing documents, and other materials.
• Reviews and evaluates agency privacy programs, including privacy program plans, breach response plans, privacy policies, and privacy compliance documentation (e.g., Privacy Act system of records notices, computer matching notices, Privacy Act statements, Privacy Act regulations).
• Reviews agency regulatory, policy, and legislative proposals, and other materials that impact individual privacy in the handling of personally identifiable information, for alignment with applicable law and OMB policies.
• Develops and executes privacy and information policy oversight processes.
• Ensures that Executive Branch policies, products, and initiatives are consistent with OMB privacy and related information policies.
• Reviews, analyzes, and provides recommendations on proposed Executive Branch products and communications with privacy implications, including national-level directives, Executive Orders, guidance, policy statements, regulations, reports, and Executive Branch correspondence.
• Reviews, analyzes, develops, monitors, and provides technical assistance on legislative proposals and testimony that implicate privacy law or policy.
• Provides written and oral recommendations to OIRA and OMB leadership in the development of policy positions and statements on matters that have privacy implications.
• Provides advice to OIRA and OMB leadership and to others across the EOP to ensure Administration initiatives are implemented in compliance with law, OMB privacy policy, and related information policy requirements.
• Coordinates agency and OMB positions on privacy policy and related information policy issues, including matters related to data governance, artificial intelligence, information system development and authorization, records management, and access to government information.
• Coordinates and reviews actions submitted to OIRA under Executive Order 14215, Ensuring Accountability for All Agencies, which concerns the review of actions submitted by all regulatory agencies.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national
• Selective Service registration if a male born after December 31, 1959
• Subject to pre-employment and random drug tests
• Direct Deposit is required
• RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID
• Suitability for Federal employment
• You may be required to complete a one-year trial/probationary period if not previously completed in a competitive or excepted service position.
• Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
• Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).
• This is a Drug Testing Designated Position (DTDP) and is covered by the Executive Office of the President Drug-Free Workplace Program.
• More than one selection may be made from this announcement.
• Promotion to the next highest grade level is neither guaranteed nor implied.
• As a prerequisite for employment in this role, you will be assigned to a position within the Schedule Policy/Career of the excepted service. After two years of service in this capacity, you may acquire competitive status, if applicable.
• Your employment will be considered at-will.
• Individuals in this position will not have access to Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) appeals regarding adverse actions related to performance, discipline, and other issues as outlined in chapters 23, 43, and 75 of title 5, United States Code.
• The enforcement of prohibitions against prohibited personnel practices will be managed by the Office of General Counsel or an equivalent agency position, rather than the Office of Special Counsel.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must meet the qualification requirements outlined below to be considered minimally qualified for this position. The qualification requirements are in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standards.

TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade level or pay band in Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the next lower grade or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector.

ALL QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the next lower grade or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Examples of specialized experience are:

You may qualify at the GS-13 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: I have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector, that demonstrates the following: (1) Reviewing and coordinating on policies, legislation, or initiatives to understand privacy implications and taking proactive steps to address them; AND (2) Applying privacy laws (e.g., Privacy Act of 1974, E-Government Act of 2002, Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014) or privacy policies to complex organizational actions.

You may qualify at the GS-14 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: I have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector, that demonstrates the following: (1) Reviewing, developing, and coordinating on complex policies, legislation, or initiatives to understand privacy implications and taking proactive steps to address them; (2) Applying privacy laws (e.g., Privacy Act of 1974, E-Government Act of 2002, Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014) or privacy policies to complex organizational actions with cross-organizational stakeholders; AND (3) Working with partners to build a multi-stakeholder consensus across the organizational structure on a privacy-related matter.

You may qualify at the GS-15 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: I have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector, that demonstrates the following: (1) Reviewing, developing, and coordinating on complex policies, legislation, or initiatives to understand privacy implications and leading a team to proactively address them; (2) Leading a team to apply privacy laws (e.g., Privacy Act of 1974, E-Government Act of 2002, Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014) or privacy policies to complex organizational actions with cross-organizational stakeholders; AND (3) Leading the development of a multi-stakeholder consensus across the organizational structure on a privacy-related matter.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service program (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.

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies:

Communication (oral and written), Partnering, Planning and Evaluating, Problem Solving, and Strategic Thinking

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Resume: For qualification determinations, your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Your resume must include detailed information as it relates to the responsibilities and specialized experience for this position. Evidence of copying and pasting directly from the vacancy announcement without clearly documenting supplemental information to describe your experience will result in an ineligible rating. This will prevent you from receiving further consideration. Note: If you upload more than one resume, the last resume received will be the one utilized for consideration. Please limit your resume to 2 pages. If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.

2. A complete Assessment Questionnaire

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