The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB) is looking for a highly qualified and motivated individual to serve as Program Analyst. This Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) may be used to fill other Program Analyst, GS-0343-13 positions within the FRTIB in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.

Duties

This vacancy is also being announced concurrently with vacancy announcement FRTIB-24-MP-005-12198884 under Merit Promotion procedures. Please review that announcement to see if you are eligible for consideration under Merit Promotion procedures. NOTE: Applicants must apply separately for each announcement in order to be considered. The major duties of the position are: Leads efforts to develop project performance measures that serves as input to executive reports and inform key-decisions. Works with program offices and project managers to identify success measures that may be used to track progress of initiatives. Leverages industry best practices to influence and mature strategic processes and frameworks across all associated areas of responsibility. Support the research and development of policy papers which may influence the Thrift Savings Plan policies. Conducts analysis and graphical representations of data by using charts, graphs, and visualization tools which adequately convey information to varied audiences including key stakeholders and executive leaders. Conducts research and market analysis on the Defined Contribution industry to identify trends and insights. Develops meaningful relationships with Defined Contribution industry partners and leverage them to understand market trends and potential impact on the Thrift Savings Plan. Coordinates and facilitates regular executive briefs to communicate status of Agency initiatives to senior leaders in the Agency. Leads or participates on committees or task forces for specialized issues or initiatives, as directed by the Strategy Division Chief or Office Director. Leads the annual operational planning process by partnering with Offices to plan activities/projects for out-years and use the information as input for their annual plans. Engages in the development, implementation, and communication of structured and inclusive strategic planning process/framework. Serves as the primary Agency lead to increase broad cohesion (i.e., linkage or alignment) between the activities, objectives, and performance measures in the Agency's Strategic Plan. Creates and maintains annual planning documentation such as the operational plan and strategic roadmap for the Agency's Strategic Plan.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position applicants must meet the Specialized Experience as described below. If this experience is not clearly and sufficiently documented in your resume, you will be marked ineligible and will not be considered for this position. Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one year of full-time specialized work experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the next lower level, GS-12, in the Federal government. Specialized experience is defined as: (1) demonstrated ability to partner with program offices to build an annual operational plan and to maintain a consolidated inventory for enterprise-level initiatives; (2) strong analytical skills, specifically applicable to agency-wide strategic planning and change management; (3) ability to apply qualitative and quantitative methods in the accomplishment of assignments; (4) effective communication that facilitates agency-wide engagement; (5) creation of data visualization and graphical reports; and (6) effective writing skills for the development of memos, white papers, and other documents. *Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations. 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. A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. In addition, your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Strategic Thinking - Formulates effective strategies consistent with the mission and strategy of the organization in a global economy. Examines policy issues and strategic planning with a long-term perspective. Determines objectives and sets priorities; anticipates potential threats or opportunities. Technical Competence - Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues. Communication - Ability to effectively communicate and interact with individuals at various levels and diverse groups within and outside the FRTIB in order to partner with, manage and influence these groups. Strategic Planning - Ability to conduct research, perform analysis, establish key finds and identify cost-effective and efficient recommendations that inform strategic planning and influence key decision making.

Education

Education may not be substituted for experience for this series and grade combination.

Contacts

• Address Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board Office of Planning and Risk 77 K Street NE Washington, DC 20002 US
• Name: HR Operations
• Phone: 202-942-1600
• Email: [email protected]