This vacancy is for a PROGRAM ANALYST position in the Associate Director for Field Operations located at the U.S. Census Bureau Headquarters in Suitland, Maryland. The Census Bureau is accessible from the Metro Rail Green Line - Suitland Station. This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other PROGRAM ANALYST, 0343-9/11/12, positions within the Census Bureau in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.

Duties

Conducting detailed analyses of complex functions and work processes of administrative or technical programs; and recommending improvement in the effectiveness and efficiency of work operations. Conducting research and writing instructional material such as operational manuals and guides based on agency procedures. Developing new methods, organizational structures, and management processes.

Requirements

• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• U.S. Citizen.
• Suitable for Federal employment.
• This is a BARGAINING unit position.
• Time-in-grade/band requirements must be met by closing date.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Registered for Selective Service if applicable. (www.sss.gov)

Qualifications

This vacancy is advertised under two different announcements. If you are not eligible under this announcement, please see Announcement Number 24-ADFO-12255581-DE-BL. Please read the 'Who May Apply' section carefully to determine your eligibility. NOTE: Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for all grade levels for which both education and experience are acceptable. Specialized Experience: For the GS-09, you must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to a GS-7 in the Federal service. Experience for this position includes assisting with providing technical advice on program operations; assisting with planning, developing, reviewing, monitoring, and evaluating material to achieve program goals and objectives for a large organization. OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree; or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.B. or J.D., if related. Specialized Experience: For the GS-11, you must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to a GS-9 in the Federal service. Experience for this position includes performing analysis and advisory assignments related to the effectiveness of programs and/or the efficiency of the management of operations; conducting studies of work processes and procedures; identifying problems, reviewing production standards, and making recommendations for problem resolution; assisting in the development of directives and the design, development, documentation, and implementation of various reporting systems. OR Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.M., if related. Specialized Experience: For the GS-12, you must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to a GS-11 in the Federal service. Experience for this position includes providing technical advice on program operations; planning, developing, reviewing, monitoring, and evaluating material to achieve program goals and objectives for a large organization; developing approaches to identify and resolve significant issues. Education: For the GS-12, education CANNOT be substituted for experience. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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 work.

Contacts

• Address Associate Director for Field 4600 Silver Hill Road Washington, DC 20233 US
• Name: Bernard Lucious
• Phone: 301-763-3705
• Email: [email protected]