Program Examiner (National Security)

Summary As a senior expert in OMB's National Security Division (Intelligence Programs Branch), the Program Examiner leads analyses on budget, legislative, and management issues for major federal programs. The incumbent supports the President in overseeing the federal budget for defense and intelligence programs, conducting special studies to guide financial management, procurement, and policy work. Learn more about this agency Duties As a Program Examiner (National Security), GS-0301-14/15, your typical work assignments may include the following: Analyzes and evaluates agency budget proposals to support the formulation, justification, and execution of the President's Budget for assigned programs, ensuring alignment with Administration policies, and compliance with OMB guidance and statutory requirements. Advises OMB leadership, senior managers, and stakeholders on budgetary matters, including developing apportionment strategies, identifying cost-saving opportunities and proposing resource allocation and trade-off strategies that advance Administration priorities. Conducts financial management, procurement, and legislative analyses for assigned programs to inform OMB and agency actions. Synthesizes complex and voluminous materials to identify key issues, develop alternative solutions, and prepare comprehensive, defensible recommendations for OMB senior leadership. Assists OMB policy officials in developing and analyzing Administration policies, reports, and memorandums, assessing the resource implications of proposed initiatives. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, stakeholders, and subject matter experts to facilitate communication, knowledge sharing, and the dissemination of OMB guidance. Reviews and assesses legislative proposals, testimony, and reports to Congress for consistency with the President's Budget and Administration positions. Requirements Conditions of employment Must be a U.S. citizen or national Selective Service registration is required if you are a male born after December 31, 1959. Subject to pre-employment and random drug tests. Must participate in the direct deposit pay program. New employees to the Executive Office of the President will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/. May be required to successfully complete a one year probationary period. You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. Must be determined suitable for federal employment. RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID This is a Drug Testing Designated Position (DTDP) and is covered by the Executive Office of the President Drug-Free Workplace Program. More than one selection may be made from this announcement. Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS All applicants must meet the qualification requirements outlined below to be considered minimally qualified for this position. The qualification requirements are in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standards. ALL QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the next lower grade or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. You may qualify at the GS-14 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector that demonstrates the following: 1. Analyzing, evaluating, and providing recommendations on agency plans to implement and resource national security policies governing cybersecurity, cyber operations, signals intelligence (SIGINT), or Special Access Program (SAPs); 2. Assessing the efficiency and effectiveness of programs that perform cybersecurity, cyber operations, SIGINT, or SAP activities, to include recommending programmatic changes that align resources with national security priorities; 3. Collaborating across a large organization to collect and synthesize interdisciplinary technical data, assess tradespace, and propose actionable options for the allocation of resources; and 4. Experience working within, or overseeing programs executed or overseen by, the National Security Agency (NSA), U.S. Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM), SAP Central Office (SAPCO) or any organization with the Department of War (DoW) or Intelligence Community (IC) that executes or oversees cybersecurity, cyber operations, SIGINT, or SAP activities. You may qualify at the GS-15 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector that demonstrates the following: 1.Directing and performing analysis and evaluation of agency plans to implement and resource national security policies governing cybersecurity, cyber operations, SIGINT, or SAPs; 2. Assessing the efficiency and effectiveness of portfolios of programs that perform cybersecurity, cyber operations, SIGINT, or SAP activities, advising senior officials of recommended programmatic changes to align resources with national security priorities; 3. Partnering across multiple disparate organizations to synthesize interdisciplinary technical data and influence decision tradespace, communicating concise and actionable resource allocation recommendations to senior officials; and 4.Experience leading teams working within, or overseeing programs executed or overseen by, NSA, USCYBERCOM, SAPCO or any organization with the DoW or IC that executes or oversees cybersecurity, cyber operations, SIGINT, or SAP activities. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service program (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 This position does not have an education requirement. Additional information This is a Direct Hire Public Notice. Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration. Category Rating, Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to this Public Notice. **Notice, more than one selection can be made within 90 days of the issuance of the certificate, if more vacancies occur. Vacancies will be filled through OPM's Direct Hire Authority. Veterans' preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to positions filled under this announcement. All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be forwarded to the selecting official for consideration. Applications received as a result of job fairs, recruitment events, and emergency hiring mechanisms in support of this hiring initiative will also be accepted during the duration of the direct-hire authority. For more information on OPM's authorization of Direct Hire Authority, please visit: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/direct-hire-authority/ Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx). Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs & Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov//working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/ Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement: http://www.eeoc.gov/federal/index.cfm Employment Information Resources - Resource Center: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Main_Page If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternative Application. 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