Program (Policy) Analyst

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 Learn more about this agency 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. 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. 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