Program Analyst

Clarification from the agency

Status Candidates (Merit Promotion and VEOA Eligibles) Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees - Competitive service Individuals with disabilities Military spouses Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista Special authorities Veterans

If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected office that is responsible for evaluations, inspections, and reviews of DOJ programs. As a Program Analyst, you will perform the following duties, typically in a team environment as a team leader or member, and occasionally as the sole analyst for specific products of limited scope. The Program Analyst will plan, execute, and participate in all phases of reviews of DOJ programs and functional areas to assess compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, or participate in sensitive and complex congressional or DOJ management inquiries referred for review.

Major duties for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Conducting research and collecting, assessing, organizing, and analyzing relevant information from diverse data sources;

• Evaluating internal and external policy, and applying qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques to assess programs and processes;

• Interviewing employees, senior managers, and others involved with the program, activity, or function under review;

• Communicating complex and/or controversial issues through clear writing, visualizations, and verbal presentations to management;

• Developing recommendations to facilitate organizational or process changes;

• Developing and reviewing written materials (such as reports, special analyses, proposals) and presentations to convey information and make recommendations and improvements concerning complex programs and functions while demonstrating understanding of the organization's programs and activities; and

• Analyzing management responses to report findings and recommendations and preparing formal replies.

Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• You must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• You must be registered for the Selective Service, if applicable.
• You must successfully pass and are subject to random drug screenings.
• You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• You may be subject to a probationary period.
• You must complete the vacancy announcement questionnaire in USAhire in order to receive consideration for this position.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience is paid or unpaid experience which has equipped you with the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

GS-11: You must have successfully completed a Ph.D or J.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; OR have 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at or equivalent to a GS-9 Program Analyst Position; OR a combination of education and experience as listed below. Examples of specialized experience for the GS-343-11 level include but are not limited to: 1) Collecting and analyzing information from diverse data sources including interviews; 2) Evaluating internal and external policy; 3) Communicating complex and/or controversial issues both in writing and verbally; 4) Preparing segments of evaluation reports addressing an organization's productivity and efficiency, including conclusions and recommendations; 5) Possessing sound knowledge of how to use various databases and spreadsheets, and developing graphs, charts, and other data visualizations to organize, analyze, and present a variety of data.

GS-12: You must have 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level. Examples of specialized experience for the GS-343-11 level include, but are not limited to: 1) Presenting information and data to members of a team or higher level management; 2) Preparing segments of evaluation reports addressing an organization's productivity and efficiency, including conclusions and recommendations; 3) Planning or leading evaluations or inspections; 4) Possessing sound knowledge of how to use various databases and spreadsheets, and developing graphs, charts, and other data visualizations to organize, analyze, and present a variety of data.

GS-13: You must have 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level. Examples of specialized experience for the GS-343-12 level include, but are not limited to: 1) Presenting complex data in formal settings to higher level management; 2) Preparing segments of evaluation reports addressing an organization's productivity and efficiency, including conclusions and recommendations; 3) Planning and leading comprehensive evaluations or inspections; 4) Possessing sound knowledge of how to use various databases and spreadsheets, and developing graphs, charts, and other data visualizations to organize, analyze, and present a variety of data. Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade level (or equivalent).You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are basically qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the online assessment questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the below competencies.

Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire and a review of your application by a panel of subject matter experts. You will be assessed on the following competencies:

1). Program Evaluation
2). Critical Thinking
3). Research and Analysis
4). Verbal Communication Skills
5). Interpersonal Skills
6). Writing Skills
7). Team Leading/Coaching
8). Software Application

If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for further employment consideration.

USAHire Assessment: Applicants will be required to complete a USAHire Assessment. This assessment is online and measures the following competencies:

Accountability, Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Decision Making, Flexibility, Influencing/Negotiating, Integrity/Honesty, Interpersonal Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Learning, Program Evaluation, Reading Comprehension, Reasoning, Research and Analysis, Self-Management, Software Application, Stress Tolerance, Team Leading/Coaching, Teamwork, Verbal Communication, and Writing Skills


You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the USAHire assessment.

Resume/Transcript Review: Your resume will be reviewed to determine your technical qualifications. Applicants found to meet the requirements will be eligible to proceed to a qualifying interview.

Qualifying Interview: Applicants who pass the resume/transcript review may be assessed via an interview.

Writing Sample: Eligible candidates will be required to provide a writing sample.

• Resume
  • Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages. If your resume exceeds the two-page limit, you will be removed from consideration for this announcement. The resume and required supporting documentation should provide the minimum qualifications and relevant experience for the announced position. 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, and 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.
• SF-50 documentation (if applicable)
  • Must document (most recent Promotion, Within Rate Increase, or Appointment/Conversion SF-50 or Notification of Personnel Action if you are applying as a current or former Federal Employee) that shows you have acquired competitive status, and the highest grade or promotion potential you held.
• CTAP/ICTAP documentation (if applicable)
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and (for scored examining) score 85 or better on established ranking criteria OR (for category rating criteria) rate equivalent to the Highly Qualified or better category using established category rating criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp.
  • The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP): provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and (for scored examining) score 85 or better on established ranking criteria OR (for category rating criteria) rate equivalent to the Highly Qualified or better category using established category rating criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp.
• Veterans' Preference documentation (if applicable)
  • If you are a veteran and you are claiming 5-point veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility.
  • If you are a veteran and you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must also submit an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form. For more information on veterans' preference click here.
• Education documentation (if applicable)
  • Degree: Unofficial college transcript (If you are selected, an official transcript will be required before your first day)
• Schedule A documentation (if applicable)
  • Schedule A: DOJ welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities and is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department. DOJ also encourages eligible Schedule A applicants to submit their resumes.

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