Program (Policy) Analyst Job in Washington DC, DC

Vacancy No. 25-16(DE) Department Pretrial Services Agency
Salary $74,441.00 to $115,079.00 Grade 12 to 13
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 12/18/2024 Close Date 1/2/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Washington DC, DC


Summary

If you are looking for a position where you are responsible for performing predictive analyses, program evaluations, and cost-benefit analyses, then this job is for you! The office of Planning, Policy and Analysis develops PSA's strategic plan and framework and measures Agency progress against stated targets.

Bargaining Unit Status and Chapter: Not Covered, AFGE Local 1456

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies

This is not a law enforcement position

This job is open to

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United States Citizens

Duties

As a Program (Policy) Analyst, you will:

  1. Manage the development of policies, procedures, and guidelines. Apply knowledge of the PSA mission and of pretrial and related criminal justice requirements to establish priorities, plans, and milestones for policy development. Prepare and coordinate policies and procedures ensuring that they meet mission requirements and those of customers and stakeholders.
  2. Assess policy implementation. In conjunction with other Agency staff, study or evaluate areas such as extent of policy implementation and effectiveness of policies in meeting objectives. Revise policies and procedures as necessary. Provide guidance to program staff in policy interpretation and application.
  3. Maintain awareness of and analyze new and revised federal policies and incorporate into PSA procedures.
  4. Provide expert input in development of policies, plans, and strategies to improve departmental data management.
  5. Establish governance policies and procedures, maintaining technical relevance as new techniques and procedures emerge.
  6. Independently draft justification narratives and performance summaries; and coordinate with the Office of Finance and Administration to finalize submission of written materials.
  7. Develop methodology for and conduct or lead teams performing studies in areas such as trends in pretrial services, pretrial programs in other jurisdictions, or state-of-the-art information on substance abuse treatment, electronic monitoring, or other supervision-related techniques. Prepare reports of studies with conclusions and recommendations for potential application to PSA.
  8. Independently or as a leader of teams, perform internal studies of PSA programs. Develop methodologies and schedules and executes analyses, including assessment of risk, cost benefit, feasibility, and effect on current operations. Prepare and coordinate reports and recommendations.
  9. Represent OPPA and PSA in planning, evaluation, and other efforts with CSOSA, law enforcement agencies and other criminal justice agencies in both the public and private sectors. Articulate PSA policy, provide statistical and narrative information and respond to special requests.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Conditions of Employment

1. Must be a U.S. Citizen
2. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
3. Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
4. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period, if not already completed
5. All applicants are subject to a comprehensive criminal background investigation, and required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment
6. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice
7. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
8. Will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Form within 30 days of appointment and annually thereafter.

A candidate appointed at a lower grade level may be promoted up to the full performance level without further competition.

Telework: PSA supports the use of telework to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework based on supervisory approval and in accordance with the Agency's telework policy.

Virtual Position: This position is NOT eligible for remote work.



Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must meet the specialized experience requirement below.

To qualify at the GS-12 level, you must possess one year of specialized experience assisting in the development of written materials relevant to criminal justice and/or administrative processes and procedures and, under close supervision, providing guidance to staff on the interpretation and application of written directives.

To qualify at the GS-13 level, you must possess one year of specialized experience independently developing written materials relevant to criminal justice and/or administrative policies and processes and procedures and providing guidance to staff on the interpretation and application of written directives.

NOTE: Your resume must clearly show the specialized experience related to this position. Failure to demonstrate how you possess the experience requirements will result in an "Ineligible" rating.

Education

There is no education substitution at the GS-12 or GS-13 grade levels.

Additional information

1. If you are an eligible Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) applicant or Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) applicant, you may apply for special selection over other applicants for this position. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provides eligible displaced Federal/PSA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified, you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified for this vacancy. Click here for more information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility.

2. If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-point veterans' preference, you should attach a copy of your DD-214 (unedited long version) or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must attach an SF-15, "Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form.

3. If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.

4. Reasonable Accommodation, this agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of this application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation is made on a case-by-case basis.

5. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this 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 in our office, in other Federal agency personnel offices, and on OPM's web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications.

6. Equal Opportunity Employer: The Pretrial Services Agency is an equal opportunity employer. Selection for this position will be based solely on merit without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, marital or family status or other non-merit based factors.

Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Your rating will be based on your responses to the job specific information provided in your resume. Your resume must clearly show how you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below. Failure to demonstrate how you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities will result in a rating of "Qualified" by the rating panel.

1. Skill in verbal and written communication, specifically policy and procedure development in criminal justice or business administration areas.

2. Knowledge of and ability to analyze management and/or criminal justice programs and processes.

3. Ability to lead teams, projects, gain consensus and establish and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders in a policy development, planning, and evaluation environment.

Once the application process is completed, your application will be reviewed to ensure you meet the job requirements. You will be evaluated on the extent and quality of your experience, education and training. If you meet the basic qualification requirements, your resume will be forwarded to a panel for rating. Category Rating will be used to evaluate applicants using the following categories to further determine which applicants will be referred to the selecting official for final consideration.

Best Qualified: Applicants possessing a background that demonstrates a superior level on all evaluation criteria.

Well Qualified: Applicants possessing a background that demonstrates a satisfactory level on evaluation criteria.

Qualified: Applicants possessing the specialized experience described above.

Application of Veterans' Preference: Category rating and selection procedures place those with veterans' preference above non-veterans within each category. Veterans who meet the eligibility and qualification requirements, and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10% are listed in the highest quality category (Best Qualified), except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-9 grade level or higher.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume listing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment, duties performed and salary information.
2. Other supporting documents:

  • DD-214 (member 4 copy) showing honorable discharge, SF-15 Form and VA letter, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty from Veterans for consideration under Veteran hiring authorities
  • Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program Documentation, if applicable (e.g. Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.)
  • Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
  • Only send documentation as requested/required by this announcement and that directly supports your qualifications for this position.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date (01/02/2025) to receive consideration.

  • To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
  • You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
  • You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
  • To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  • If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact Office of Planning, Policy and Analysis at (202) 220-5681 or Nehdene.Williams@psa.gov to obtain instructions on how to submit an alternative application.

Agency contact information

Nehdene Williams
Address
Office of Planning, Policy and Analysis
633 Indiana Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20004
US
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Next steps

Once the on-line application and supporting documents are received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made, you will be notified of your rating and or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.


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