You will serve as a Program Analyst (Preparedness Guidance Dev Specialist) for the Small Business Administration (SBA), Office of Disaster Assistance (ODA), Disaster Policy, Planning, and Partnerships Div in Washington, District of Columbia. This position provides advice and assistance on a variety of analytical issues including long-range planning, procedural and policy development, and policy implementation.

Duties

As a Program Analyst at the GS-0343-13 for Disaster Policy, Planning, and Partnerships Division (DPPPD), you will be responsible for providing advice and assistance on a variety of analytical issues including long-range planning, procedural and policy development, and policy implementation. Some of your typical work assignments may include: Coordinating the development and issuance of work products (reports, briefings, etc.) as an analyst. Conducting industry research and analysis, and assisting in the development of work products necessary to define SBA goals, objectives, and strategies as well as to develop performance measures. Preparing both written and oral presentations for the final review and presentation of program analyses and recommendations as required and presenting to various audiences that include senior leaders. Participating in the establishment of national policies, goals, and operating procedures for the effective management and delivery of disaster assistance program initiatives. IMPORTANT NOTES: Your primary residence is considered your official duty station. This Permanent Appointment confers competitive status, reinstatement rights, or eligibility for non-competitive conversion to a permanent job to the individual(s) selected. Mandatory Overtime: In order to respond quickly and efficiently to disaster survivors, substantial compensated overtime hours may be required while on assignment (up to seven days a week and twelve to fourteen hours a day). By applying for this position with SBA's Office of Disaster Assistance, you can enjoy challenging but satisfying work and join a highly motivated and diverse team that helps families and businesses rebuild their lives after a disaster. Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur within 180 days from the closing date. This position is not included in a bargaining unit.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• You must be able to obtain and maintain a Government travel credit card.
• Favorable background investigation and credit check are required.
• Credit score below 500 may negatively impact consideration in the hiring process.
• You may be required to complete a one-year probationary period.
• You must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date, if applicable.
• This position is not included in a bargaining unit.

Qualifications

Federal status applicants must meet both Time-In-Grade AND experience requirements by the closing date of this announcement. However, if you have separated from the Federal Government for at least 52 weeks, you are not subject to the Time-in-Grade requirement. Time-In-Grade Requirement: GS-13: Must have held grade GS-12 for 52 weeks Experience: To receive credit, you must indicate the month and year as well as the average hours worked per week for each employer. Average work hours must be stated on the resume to quantify each period of work experience or that experience will not be credited toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. You must address the specific specialized experience required for each grade level of this position on your resume or application or you will be rated "Ineligible" for that grade level. GS-13: To qualify you must have at least 1 full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the GS-12 level in the Federal service that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skill, and ability to perform successfully in this position. This experience may have been gained in a Non-Federal service position. In addition, this Specialized Experience must demonstrate the following: Participates in the creation of policies, goals, and operating procedures for the effective implementation of disaster assistance program initiatives Write, edit, and organize information used to advise management of procedural and policy development Collect and analyze key metrics that evaluate performance effectively Provide advice for procedural, policy development, and policy implementation

Education

GS-13: There is no education substitution for this grade.

Qualification Standards: Management and Program Analysis Series 0343 (opm.gov)

Contacts

• Address Disaster Policy, Planning, and Partnerships Division 409 3rd Street SW, Suite 6050 Washington, DC 20416 US
• Name: Ebube Utomi
• Email: [email protected]