As a Management Analyst you will develop recommendations for program officials and supervisors and strives to have viable recommendations accepted by operating components. Recommendations include development of new or modified work methods, procedural changes, systems variations, and acceptance of new technology developments.

Duties

Develops recommendations for improvements in administrative operations and to promote efficiency and cost savings. Evaluates, processes, and makes recommendations for effective organizational changes. Recommends areas and methods by which efficiency of operation can be improved and develops training to implement. Provides higher management with reports, evaluated information, budgetary proposals, and similar products necessary for effective direction of administrative operations. Participates in discussions, meetings, conferences and conference calls with agency administrators, senior subject matter and technical personnel, and other federal agency officials to secure and provide information, to investigate facts; present conclusions, recommendations, and alternatives; obtain concurrence; develop alternate courses of actions; and mutually resolve problems. Advises management of unique conditions and issues which affect administrative activities and provides guidance on interpretation and implementation of new and revised legislation, policies, regulations, and procedures. Serves as a liaison between VBA District Offices, Pension Management Center and the Fiduciary Hub, coordinating and facilitating initiatives that require team cooperation and action. Regularly apprises the Director of initiative status and recommends when intervention is necessary, providing sound advice and guidance to station management in achieving the Fiduciary Hub's objectives. Provides support for innovative programs aimed at highlighting and improving mission effectiveness; maintaining, adjusting, and recommending short- and long-term plans as required by changes or evolution in mission and objectives. Utilizes statistical analysis, and/or other techniques designed to effect process improvement and more efficient business practices. Investigate and recommend solutions to operational and/or managerial problems as identified by the Director and/or Assistant Director(s). Reviews initiatives, measures the Fiduciary Hub's performance toward initiatives and advises the Director of corrective action to be taken to meet initiatives. Assists in the formulation of action plans to track Fiduciary Hub progress with respect to implementation goals and facilitates work or program reviews to improve results. Responsible for continuous communication of results to Director and other Management. Establishes study methods and techniques to be utilized in substantive program studies and audits. Develops and employs advanced qualitative and quantitative techniques to analyze and measure the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of organizational programs. Gathers and organizes narrative and statistical information using generally advanced methods, techniques, and precedents requiring considerable adaptation and/or interpretation for application to administrative functions.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job.
• Selectees are subject to a background/suitability investigation.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• A probationary period may be required for employees and supervisors.
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
• Remote: This is not a remote position.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience for GS-09: Applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. To qualify, applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-07) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience is defined as: Uses computer systems or applications to collect, compile, and organizes information; Provides technical advice in subject matter area to others; Analyze or interpret data or other information. Or 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. Or Applicants may substitute a combination of graduate education and specialized experience to qualify for the GS-09 position: A combination of less than the full year of specialized experience described above and less than the full amount of education described above, however, combined the experience and education equal 100% of the required qualification. (You must submit an official or unofficial copy of graduate level transcripts that demonstrates this information). Specialized Experience for GS-11: Applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. To qualify, applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-09) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience is defined as: Experience gathering a variety of data to analyze, plan, evaluate, and measure the effectiveness and efficiency of the Organization that generate recommendations for operational and/or procedural changes. You must also possess the business acumen needed to effectively review programs, special studies, projects, etc., to identify trends, problem areas, inefficiencies, and inconsistencies. Or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. Or Applicants may substitute a combination of graduate education and specialized experience to qualify for the GS-11 position: A combination of less than the full year of specialized experience described above and less than the full amount of education described above, however, combined the experience and education equal 100% of the required qualification. (You must submit an official or unofficial copy of graduate level transcripts that demonstrates this information). Time-in-grade Applicants who are/were federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. For a GS-09 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-07 level. For a GS-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-09 level. To support your claim of time in grade, you must submit your most recent appointment, promotion, or within grade increase SF-50 (not an award or general adjustment SF-50). Some applicants may have to submit more than one SF-50 to demonstrate their eligibility. See the required documents section for more information. Note: 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; religions; 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. Note: 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. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at http://://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Education

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for federal employment. You can verify your education here. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.

Contacts

• Address Indianapolis Regional Benefit Office 575 N Pennsylvania St Indianapolis, IN 46204 US
• Name: Kevin Providence
• Phone: (313) 596-7207
• Email: [email protected]