This position serves as a Management and Program Analyst in Pennsylvania State Office providing oversight and coordination of a full range of administrative and business management functions in support of the Rural Development (RD) mission. This vacancy is to fill (1) position in the location listed above. THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION; THE SELECTEE WILL REPORT TO THE OFFICE AS LISTED..

Duties

Assists in determining office effectiveness and efficiency in accomplishing goals and management initiatives and in executing and implementing administrative management actions that support the objectives of the organization to which assigned. Collaborates with program directors to monitor management initiatives, strategic plans, and organizational objectives and program goals. Works with a Administrative Officer (AO) on the developing a strategic vision for annual goals and long-range plans of operations throughout all organizational units. Assists in analyses of various administrative related data to determine efficiencies, historical trends, and weaknesses. Coordinates with other offices on such administrative requirements as information technology management, oversight activities, civil rights data collection, travel arrangements, and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Direct Deposit - Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. Time in grade: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet the Time-in-Grade (TIG) requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. For the GS-09 level: Applicants must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level; or its non-Federal equivalent that demonstrates: Experience working with internal colleagues and external vendors to satisfy administrative requirements related to purchasing, budget, human resources, travel, fleet management, leasing and personal property, Freedom of Information Act requests, records management and information system accesses; Assisting with gathering data; conducting research; administering and tracking program requirements; participates in conducting studies of organizational efficiency; providing basic recommendations orally and in writing for improving methods/processes.; 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. Equivalent combination of experience and education are qualifying at this grade level. For the GS-11 level: Applicants must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level; or its non-Federal equivalent that demonstrates: Experience working with internal and external contacts to satisfy administrative requirements, solve problems, and make recommendations related to purchasing, budget, human resources, travel, fleet, leasing and personal property, Freedom of Information Act requests, records management and information system accesses; Analyzing and evaluating the effectiveness of program operations; researching and investigating new or improved business and management practices for application to agency programs or operations; Performing quantitative and qualitative research related to organizational policies, effectiveness, and management practices with oral and written presentation of relevant findings and recommendations to management; working with senior analyst on developing strategic vision for annual goals and long-range plans of operations throughout all organizational units; identifying and assembling narrative and statistical source information relating to programs and administrative functions; preparing initial work plans and draft reports based on existing procedures and/or observation of the program activities; OR 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. Equivalent combination of experience and education are qualifying at this grade level. NOTE: To be considered for this position, you must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the GS-0343 series set forth in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards by the closing date of the announcement. A copy is available at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

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

Contacts

• Address Rural Development 1400 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20250 US
• Name: Jessica Redman
• Phone: 302-857-3591
• Email: [email protected]