Program Analyst

Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens may apply.

This position is located in the Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards (NMSS), Division of Spent Fuel Storage and Transportation (SFST), Storage, Transportation, and Microreactor Licensing Branch (STMLB). STMLB manages and coordinates the safety, security, and environmental reviews and issues initial licenses, renewals, amendments and the certification of storage systems and microreactors under general license provisions per 10 CFR Part 71 and 10 CFR Part 72, and works closely with other programmatic areas, such as Fuel Facilities. The Program Analyst would provide program planning, management, and guidance to ensure the performance of the Spent Fuel Storage and Transportation (SFST) and Fuel Facilities (FF) Business Lines (BL) relate to financial and other Agency-wide performance measures and areas of accountability.

Such duties include but are not limited to:

• Plans, coordinates, and provides oversight of the FF and SFST BL program support functions and provides technical assistance for the effective operation of the Division's administrative functions in support of the mission. Works with senior staff to assure timely and effective implementation of processes and procedures for ensuring attainment of office goals, objectives, and deadlines.
• Prepares technical and financial documents, including supporting statistical data and narrative statements for managements review and consideration. Assures such documents reflect policy and program guidance, budget assumptions, and program objectives approved by NRC and FF and SFST BL management.
• Provides assistance to and coordination of input from NMSS Divisions and Regional Offices on incoming data calls related to all/any operational areas as needed.
• Monitors periodic reports on the programmatic status and the utilization of resources for FF and SFST BL programs. Performs analyses of programmatic impacts of changes in resource levels and division policies and procedures.
• Contributes to responses to questions on specific portions of the budget and related matters from the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, the Commission, the Office of the Executive Director, the NMSS Office Director and Deputies, and other internal or external stakeholders.
• Provides instructions and guidance and serves as a resource to the divisions, working closely with division contacts to develop inputs and other supporting information; prepares and maintains necessary backup information required for these documents; prepares portions of briefings and presentations to NRC Management.

Conditions of employment

You must meet the qualifications for this position by no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position.

All information in your resume must be true and accurate.

Conditions of Employment:

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• This is a Drug Testing position
• Must be able to meet and maintain security & suitability requirements.
• As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
  • your performance and conduct;
  • the needs and interests of the agency;
  • whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
  • whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as experience which demonstrates a knowledge of the theories, practices, and principles in the fields related to management and program analysis, Federal budgeting including formulation and execution, and knowledge of the development and manipulation of data using tools and applications.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

1. Demonstrated knowledge of and experience applying the theories, principles, and practices in the fields of management and program administration. Knowledge and experience and training in administrative and program management, planning, budget, and cost control necessary to assist in the management of support programs. (Experience, education and training that demonstrates knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices in the fields of management and program administration and training in administrative and program management, planning, and cost control necessary to assist in the management of support programs.)
2. Demonstrated analytical ability sufficient to plan, organize and perform a variety of program and administrative management functions and activities involving competing priorities and deadlines. (Describe the types, scope and complexity of activities and programs you have supported. Provide specific examples of the types of analyses, evaluations, and studies you have performed, including the purpose, complexity and results of your analyses. Describe your role in planning, organizing and performing multidisciplinary activities or programs, including developing milestones and monitoring work in progress. Provide examples of experience initiating, developing or recommending new or changed practices and procedures to improve the level of service, program effectiveness, or efficiency of your organization or program. Provide specific examples and accomplishments that demonstrate your ability to accomplish work assignments and projects, with competing priorities and deadlines, within the prescribed time frames.)
3. Demonstrated ability to compile/analyze data, extract sample transactions (statistically or randomly), and evaluate results toward the drawing of sound conclusions. (Experience demonstrates the ability to compile, analyze, and evaluate results in an effort to draw conclusions and make recommendations based on those conclusions. Discusses the recommendations made involving improvements in effectiveness and efficiency of program operations and demonstrate how those recommendations made a positive impact on program operations, organizational productivity, and/or functional processes.)
4. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. (Describes specific training, education, experience, and /or accomplishments that demonstrate ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to all staff, including senior management.)
5. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with individuals at all levels, including managers and supervisors, coworkers, and staff personnel of other offices. (Experience shows the various types and levels of individuals routinely interacted with and for what purposes. Described accomplishments developing and implementing successful approaches to discuss and resolve conflicts. Examples of specific assignments that required use of tact and diplomacy to achieve cooperation and develop consensus.)

A description of how you possess the specialized experience as well as how you meet the qualifications desired in an ideal candidate must be addressed in your resume. Applicants may also use the supplemental vacancy question to provide additional information pertaining to the specialized experience and ideal candidate criteria.

PLEASE BE CLEAR AND CONCISE. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

How you will be evaluated

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

When the application process is complete, your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the job requirements. Your application will be evaluated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to any vacancy questions to determine your level of knowledge, skills, and abilities related to the job requirements. You must respond to all required application questions.

If you are among the top candidates for this position, your application will be referred to the hiring manager for possible interview and selection based upon the number of available vacancies to be filled in each office.

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 submit a resume that directly relates to this position.

The following documents are required for your application package to be complete. If you fail to provide any required documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

• Resume that includes: 1) personal information such as name, address, contact information; 2) education; 3) detailed work experience including work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment, title, series, grade (if applicable); and 4) other qualifications. Please limit your resume to 2 pages. See below for Additional Resume Information.

In addition to the above, you must submit the documents below if you claim the following eligibilities:

• Current Federal Employees/Reinstatement Eligibles: You must submit a copy of your most recent non-award SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) to verify competitive/excepted status or reinstatement eligibility. Applicants who only submit an award SF-50 will not receive further consideration.
• Veteran Preference Eligibles: You must submit DD-214 showing type of discharge/character of service (e.g. DD-214 Member 4 Copy); SF-15 Form; and related documentation such as a VA letter showing disability percentage. 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. You can find additional information about Veterans' Preference at http://www.fedshirevets.gov/.
• Individuals with Disabilities: If you are applying under the Schedule A Hiring Authority, you must submit supporting documentation (i.e., Schedule A Letter). You may refer to the following link for additional information. USAJOBS Help Center - Individuals with disabilities.
• Military Spouse: All military spouses must submit documentation verifying marriage to the service member (e.g., marriage certificate); AND
  • Current military orders (e.g., statement of service) to support active-duty service for more than 180 consecutive days; OR
  • If you are a spouse of a 100% disabled service member, documentation must include service member's DD-214 and 100% service disability (e.g., VA Letter); OR
  • If you are an un-remarried widow or widower of a service member killed while on active duty, documentation must include verification of service member's death while on active duty (e.g., DD-1300).
• Peace Corps: You must submit a copy of your description of service or other proof of non-competitive eligibility.

All application materials, including transcripts, must be in English.

Additional Resume Information:
Your resume is crucial in our evaluation of your qualifications. Resumes should clearly demonstrate your skills, knowledge, and abilities. Please limit your résumé to 2 pages. To ensure your resume contains all required information, we encourage you to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder. If you choose to use your own resume, please ensure it contains all the required information, and you organize it so we can associate the following information with each experience/position:

• Job title
• Name of employer
• Beginning and ending dates of employment (month/year) format
• Hours worked per week. We will assume full-time unless otherwise stated. We will pro-rate part-time employment in crediting experience.
• Concise, results-focused language for job duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities to include any supervisory/managerial responsibilities and number of staff supervised (if applicable).
• Series and grade or equivalent (if a federal position).

Do not include a photograph or video of yourself, or any sensitive information (age, date of birth, marital status, protected health information, religious affiliation, social security number, etc.) or other inappropriate material on your resume or cover letter. If your resume contains prohibited information as listed above, your application may be determined ineligible, and you will not receive consideration for this position. We will not access web pages linked on your resume or cover letter, links to social media such as LinkedIn, to determine your qualifications. Cover letters are optional.

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