Supervisory Management and Program Analyst

Summary This position is located in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (OCAO). Office of Administrative Services (OAS), Business Operations Division. The OCAO provides administrative services and support to all USPTO business units. The CAO mission is to plan and administer a variety of administrative support programs responsive to the needs of the USPTO workforce. Learn more about this agency Duties The physical worksite for this position is located in Alexandria, Virginia. Presence at the Alexandria, VA campus is required for this role, as it includes on site functions that must be performed in person. Position may be eligible for situational telework in accordance with agency policy/business unit discretion. The agency currently allows for 52 hours of telework per calendar year. This rewarding opportunity is ideal for you if: You are excited about to serving as a first-level supervisor responsible for providing both technical and administrative supervision to a small staff performing a range of administrative functions. You have experience serving as the primary budget advisor to senior leadership and providing authoritative analysis on budget formulation, execution, and resource allocation decisions affecting multiple business units. You are committed to providing expert guidance to managers and supervisors on the full range of human capital issues, including position description development, performance management, awards, employee development, benefits administration, workers' compensation coordination, career-ladder progression, and talent management initiatives You are committed to serving as a senior subject matter expert on the development, implementation, and assessment of administrative systems, internal controls, and process improvement initiatives designed to improve workflow, accountability, responsiveness, and service delivery across the organization You have experience providing senior-level oversight of property, procurement, and acquisition-related activities. Requirements Conditions of employment Applications will only be accepted from United States Citizens and Nationals. Your resume and question responses must demonstrate the job-related competencies. You must meet the definition of specialized experience. Required to pass a background investigation and fingerprint check. Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov). If selected, you may be required to complete a one year probationary period. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement. Suitable for Federal Employment Must possess a COR Level II certification. Must file OGE-450 Financial Disclosure annually. Must obtain COR Level III certification within one year of employment. Qualifications You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. OPM Qualifications Standards are available at Management and Program Analysis Series 0343. Specialized Experienceis experience that has equipped applicants with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the federal service. For this position, the next lower grade level is a GS-13. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience serving as a team lead, project manager, or senior advisor responsible for assigning work, setting priorities, and ensuring timely completion of deliverables across multiple functional areas. Experience preparing budget justifications, spend plans, and financial analyses to support senior leadership decision-making on resource allocation. Experience coordinating and supporting hiring actions, including developing and reviewing position descriptions, tracking vacancy actions, and serving as a liaison between hiring managers and HR offices. Experience coordinating and overseeing procurement and acquisition activities, including purchase requests, contract oversight, and ensuring compliance with applicable procurement requirements. Experience analyzing administrative and operational program data to identify process inefficiencies, develop recommendations, and support management decisions. 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, 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. Education Education may not be substituted for specialized experience at this grade level. Additional information If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System. If you are exempt from registration under Selective Service Law, you must provide appropriate proof of exemption. Please visit the Selective Service System website for more information. This is a Non Bargaining Unit position. If selected for this position, you may be required to complete the Fair Credit Act Memo, which gives consent so that one or more consumer credit reports may be obtained for employment purposes. This is a Public Trust position and has a risk level designation of "hight". Background Investigation - If selected for this position, you may be required to complete a Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306), which includes a fingerprint and credit check, to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. The USPTO participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify, please visit the Department of Homeland Security Website. Supervisory Probationary Period-If selected, you may be required to complete an initial one-year supervisory probationary period. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice. Relocation Expenses are not authorized and will not be paid. CTAP and ICTAP candidates will be eligible for selection priority if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a "well qualified" rating of 85 out of 100. Information about CTAP and ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Career Transition Resources website at: OPM CTAP/ICTAP. CTAP/ICTAP documentation requirements are listed in the 'Required Documents' section of this announcement. More than one selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade, and unit occur within 90 days from the date the certificate was issued. All application materials become the property of the United States Patent and Trademark Office. USPTO Job Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should request accommodation(s) from the USPTO at USPTO Reasonable Accommodation. The United States Patent and Trademark Office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation), national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, retaliation for engaging in protected activity, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors. If you believe that you have been discriminated against and would like to file an EEO complaint, you must do so within 45 days of the date of the alleged discriminatory act. Claims of employment discrimination must be submitted to the attention of the USPTO's Office of Equal Employment Opportunity via email ([email protected]) or phone (571-272-8292). Expand Hide  additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits 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.