Program Analyst

Summary As a Program Analyst, you will serve as a technical advisor for assigned Technology Modernization Fund (TMF) activities, including conducting data analysis, identifying trends and takeaways, communicating your findings, and collaborating on driving strategic change. Location of position: General Services Administration (GSA), Office of the Deputy Administrator, Project Management Office (PMO) for the TMF. We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed. Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment US Citizens and National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959 If selected, you must meet the following conditions: Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non­Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service. Serve a one year probationary period, if required. Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level). Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee.  We will use the Department of Homeland Security’s e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment. Qualifications For each job on your resume, provide: the exact dates you held  each job (from month/year to month/year) number of hours per week you worked (if part time).     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. For a brief video on creating a Federal resume, click here.  The GS-13 salary range starts at $103,409 per year (based on Step 1, outside of locality pay areas) to $128,717 (includes locality pay). Locality pay will be determined once the duty location has been established. If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.   To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or higher in the Federal service. Management and Program Analysis Series 0343. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:   Specialized experience is one year of experience equivalent to the GS-12 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience serving as a technical advisor utilizing data analytics tools to perform studies on program activities. Experience must include evaluating and identifying operational problems, evaluating alternative solutions and recommending actions using data standards and protocols to ensure data integrity and accuracy. Education Note: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit:   https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/  Additional information This is a TERM appointment, made for an initial period of up to 2 years. The appointment may be extended up to a total of 4 years, in increments of 1 year or less. Permanent competitive career or career-conditional employment cannot be acquired through a term appointment. Term employees are eligible to participate in most of the benefit programs available to permanent federal employees, e.g., the FEHB, FEGLI, Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) and the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). Bargaining Unit Status Bargaining Unit Status:  - This position is eligible for the bargaining unit Criminal History Inquiries - Not allowed before offer If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency or visit GSA's webpage. Promotion Policy If you are selected at a grade lower than the full performance level, you may be promoted up to that grade level without having to re-apply or compete against other applicants. Relocation Not Paid Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.   Travel – May be approved Travel expenses associated with interviews may be approved. Determinations will be made on a case-by-case basis. Recruitment/Relocation Incentive On a case-by-case basis, the following incentives may be approved: ·       Recruitment incentive if you are new to the federal government ·       Relocation incentive if you are a current federal employee ·       Credit toward vacation leave if you are new to the federal government Management Rights Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed; through other means; or not at all. Temporary Position For information on temporary and term appointments go to USAJOBS Center - Appointments. Diversity GSA is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility that goes beyond our compliance with EEO regulations including:  Valuing and embracing diversity, promoting equity, inclusion and accessibility, and expecting cultural competence; and Fostering a work environment where all employees, customers and stakeholders feel respected and valued. Our commitment is:  Reflected in our policies, procedures and work environment; Recognized by our employees, customers and stakeholders; and Drives our efforts to recruit, attract, retain and engage the diverse workforce needed to achieve our mission. Read more 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 window Learn more about federal benefits. You will have access to many benefits including: Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans) Life insurance coverage with several options Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan) Flexible work schedules Transit and child care subsidies Flexible spending accounts Long-term care insurance Training and development 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.