This position is located at the NCA North Atlantic District Office in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Duties

The incumbent of this position conducts studies and analyses to correct problem areas which many pertain to administrative, management or operational matters. Provides an objective analysis of management problems. Applies a range and sequence of analytical steps appropriate for the assigned duties, or portions of studies, form planning through fact-finding to reporting results. Assignments are of limited complexity involving conventional problems which can be resolved through the selection and application of a variety of standard analytical techniques and procedures. Establishes the necessary facts and links those facts to the appropriate solution of assigned problems and issues while continuously deciding whether sufficient information has been gathered to substantiate findings. Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of program operations in meeting the established goals and objectives of the designated office component. Reviews, analyzes and evaluates such areas as proposed changes in mission, operating procedures and delegations of authority affecting program operations. Performs public outreach as needed. Work schedule: Required to work Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. May include occasional weekends. When a Federal holiday falls on a Monday or Friday, staff may be required to work on that holiday or a Saturday. All staff is required to work Memorial Day and Veteran's Day each year. Staff will be required to work overtime, weekends and holidays when necessary to meet the needs of the District Office. Occasionally staff may be called back to the facility to perform emergency overtime work. Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Available Telework: Available Remote/Virtual: This is not a virtual or remote position. Position Description Title/PD#: Management Analyst/PD1572311 The full performance level of this position is GS - 09. Relocation Expenses: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Requirements

• Subject to a background/security investigation.
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all specialized experience and time in grade requirements within 45 days of the closing date of this announcement, 04/26/2024. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements within 45 days of the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-09 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-07. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If your most recent non-award SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional non-award SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one year time-in-grade. Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. Must have the ability to type at least 40 words per minute. Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license. You may qualify based on your education and/or experience, as described below: Specialized Experience: You 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. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: work such as applying complex fact-finding, analytical and problem solving methods and techniques to identify problems, set work priorities, and preparing plans and proposals; preparing and presenting recommendations and solutions on complex issues; analyzing interrelated issues of effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of programs; developing criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of programs; assessing and developing internal controls; preparing reports, technical correspondence, etc. . OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have a Master's or equivalent graduate degree or two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D.,, if related. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work such as fields of study in contracting, law, financial management, etc. OR, Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond 36 semester hours of graduate education earned. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: CommunicationsComputer SkillsContract AdministrationPlanning and EvaluatingProblem Solving 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. Physical Requirements: Work is primarily sedentary and performed in an office environment. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.

Education

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

PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement). Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. 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 NCA North Atlantic District Office 5000 Wissahickon Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19144 US
• Name: NCA Human Resources Center
• Phone: (317)916-3660
• Email: [email protected]