Program Examiner

Summary This position is located in the Executive Office of the President, Office of Management and Budget, Education, Income Maintenance and Labor (EIML) Division. The incumbent supports the President in overseeing the federal budget for legislative, economic, financial management, regulatory, and organizational analyses to support policy, program, budgetary, and financial management policymaking related to assigned program areas. Learn more about this agency Duties As a Program Examiner, GS-0301-9/11/12/13/14/15, your typical work assignments may include the following: Plans and conducts legislative, economic, financial management, regulatory, and organizational analyses to support policy, program, budgetary and financial management policymaking. Reviews and analyzes legislative proposals, regulations, testimony, responses to questions for the record, and Reports to Congress for conformance with the policies and priorities of the President and monitor their progress through the congressional and/or regulatory process. Reviews and analyzes the formulation and execution process of the Federal budget. Prepares background information and assists with the preparation of formal budget submissions, amendments, supplemental, and other necessary materials to support Presidential programs. Identifies issues and problems that require attention and develops legislative and administrative options to improve program performance and resolve problems for senior policymakers. Determines the most efficient and cost-effective methods of management and program delivery services as well as an assessment of performance and results. Prepares formal budget submissions, amendments, supplemental, and other necessary materials to support Presidential programs and review and analyze such materials that come from agencies. Works with OMB leadership to resolve budget, program, and policy issues and render advice for resolution of senior-level decisions. 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-09 level, if you fulfill one of the following qualification requirements: A. One full year of specialized experience that is equal or equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector performing the following: 1) Assisting with legislative, economic, regulatory, or organizational analyses supporting policy or program work AND 2) Collecting and organizing quantitative or qualitative data used in policy or budget analysis. OR B. A master's or equivalent graduate degree; or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.B./J.D., in a closely related field. OR C. A combination of experience and education. (Combinations of successfully completed education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements as specified above. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at grades GS-9.) You may qualify at the GS-11 level, if you fulfill one of the following qualification requirements: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the public/private sector that demonstrates: 1) Analyzing legislation, regulations, or program data affecting Federal or State programs; AND 2) Preparing written analysis or summaries related to policy, program, or budget issues. OR B. A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; or possession of a Ll.M. degree, if related. Graduate level education must demonstrate the competencies necessary to do the work of a Program Examiner. OR C. A combination of experience and education. (Combinations of successfully completed education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements as specified above. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at grades GS-9.) You may qualify at the GS-12 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the public/private sector that demonstrates: 1) Conducting legislative, policy, or program analysis independently; 2) Evaluating Federal or State budget formulation or execution for assigned programs; AND 3) Developing recommendations to improve program performance or resolve policy issues. You may qualify at the GS-13 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the public/private sector that demonstrates: 1) Leading policy, legislative, or budget analysis affecting Federal programs; 2) Advising leadership on program performance, budget, or regulatory issues; AND 3) Developing policy recommendations using quantitative and qualitative analysis. 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 public/private sector that demonstrates: 1) Providing policy advice to senior leadership regarding Federal programs and budgets; 2) leading legislative, regulatory, and policy analysis initiatives AND 3) Coordinating analysis and policy development across multiple organizations or agencies. 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 public/private sector that demonstrates: 1) Provides technical policy advice to senior leadership regarding Federal programs and budgets; 2) Executing comprehensive communication strategies as demonstrated by skills in negotiating, conducting meetings, briefing high-ranking officials, and presenting clear and concise analysis; AND 3) Coordinating analysis and policy development across multiple organizations or agencies. 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 have a positive 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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