Program Analyst (Data Analytics)

Clarification from the agency

Your application will be considered if you are a: • GSA employee • GSA surplus or displaced employees in the local commuting area who qualify for the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) You must be serving on a career or career-conditional appointment, or under a noncompetitive Special Appointing Authority which provides for conversion to a permanent position in the Competitive Service.

This position can be located in any of the following locations: Kansas City, MO; Fort Worth, TX; Lakewood, CO; Tacoma, WA; Washington, DC; Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; San Francisco, CA.

As a Program Analyst (Data Analytics), you will perform the following duties:

• Serves as a senior Program Analyst (Data Analytics) and advisor to leadership at the Division and/or Branch level in leading and coordinating the efforts of other Agency professionals and contractors in solving complex and far reaching data management issues and problems for a wide range of systems, applications and customers.
• Translates complex concepts, findings, and limitations into concise, plain language. Closely ties findings and conclusions into the agency mission, original problem statement, and team objectives. Researches and designs presentations and interpretations of analytical outputs tailored to specific audiences including the use of interactivity and narrative storytelling where appropriate. Collaborates with teammates, customers, and stakeholders in a reproducible and organized manner.
• Conducts observational analyses using software and/or programming languages, such as Python or Java, and declarative query languages such as SQL to explore/group data, test hypotheses, predict outcomes, and inform decisions. Derives meaning from big data (i.e. datasets that may be large, disparate, unstructured, and/or complex), including structured, loosely structured, and unstructured data.
• Consults with stakeholders and customers and applies analytics processes to the planning, design, and implementation of new and improved information systems to meet the business requirements of customer organizations.
• Provides technical advice in the development and analysis of pilot initiatives and applications and makes recommendations to management on the use of such technology as it relates to Agency data.

Conditions of employment

• US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
• Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
• Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date, if applicable
• Register with the Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959
• Direct Deposit of salary check to financial organization required.

If selected, you must meet the following conditions:

Qualifications

To evaluate your qualifications, your resume must clearly demonstrate how you meet the specialized experience described below. Your resume must not exceed two pages. To ensure your qualifications can be fully evaluated, we recommend including the following information: 

• Name, address, telephone number, email address;

• Job Title (if Federal Service, provide series and grade; if not in GS plan, provide GS equivalent grade);

• Relevant work experience—should include employer name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and descriptions that explain how you meet the required qualifications in the job announcement.

• Education, certifications or licensures—If the job announcement requires any education, certifications or licensures, make sure to include the required information and any required documents like transcripts.

Your resume should contain enough information to make a valid determination that you fully meet experience requirements for each grade level you are applying to. If you do not provide enough information for us to determine your qualifications, you may be rated ineligible.

If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.

The GS-14 salary range starts at $127,829 per year. Locality will be determined based on duty location.

To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level or higher in the Federal service. 

Specialized experience is leading and coordinating efforts in solving complex and far reaching data management issues and problems; applying a wide range of quantitative methods to identify problems, identify, extract, and analyze data.  This experience must include:

• Conducting data analysis to improve program effectiveness and efficiency;
• Collaborating with customers to implement information systems;
• Executing observational analyses using software and/or programming languages (such as R. Python, SQL, or SAS) to explore/group data, test hypotheses, predict outcomes, and inform decisions for the Multiple Award Schedule; AND
• Developing business data systems to present information to senior executive for use in the decision making process.

How you will be evaluated

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

A panel of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will review theapplication of qualified candidates and assign a score for each of the five required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) based on the experience documented in the resume and narrative responses.

1. Knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods plus a thorough understanding of how data and information management and acquisition programs are administered to select and apply appropriate program evaluation and measurement techniques in determining the extent of compliance with policies and regulations issued by the agency, and in measuring and evaluating program accomplishments.
2. Skill in interpersonal relations and in written and oral communications required to explain and negotiate requirements and/or implementation of program initiatives.
3. Knowledge of database management tools (such as SQL Server, Squirrel, etc.), programming language (such as R, Python, etc.) data analysis tools and concepts (such as Excel, Tableau, etc.) in order to plan and execute major data analytic studies that materially affect projects, programs, and initiatives.
4. Skill in applying advanced data analytic principles,concepts, methods, standards, and practices.
5. Ability to communicate moderately complex ideas in writing in order to formulate and present findings, briefings, project papers, status reports, and correspondence to foster understanding and acceptance of findings and recommendations.

Demonstration of these KSAs must be supported by your application. Applicants should also make note of each KSA, as you will be asked to address them later in the application process.

Consideration will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3). You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume so that information will be taken into consideration during the selection process.  If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

If you are eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) or GSA’s Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), your resume must clearly demonstrate experience in at least 3 of the 5 required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) to receive priority consideration.

ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.

Resume: Must not exceed two pages. Refer to the Qualifications section for resume requirements. 

Current GSA employees: You must submit a legible copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, AND a SF-50 reflecting the highest grade held if different from your recent SF-50.

Promotion Consideration: If your most recent SF-50 became effective within the past year, it may not demonstrate that you meet the one-year time-in-grade requirement. In that case, submit additional SF-50(s) (such as promotion, within-grade increase, grade/range increase, or an SF-50 with an effective date more than one year old) that clearly document you meet the time-in-grade requirement.

GSA OIG Employees:  Submit latest SF 50 (other than award SF 50)

If you are CTAP  Eligible - Submit a, b, and c:  (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance appraisal.

Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50.

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