This position is a Program Analyst, GS- 0343-13 working in either Baileys Crossroads, VA OR Ft. Collins, CO for Ecological Services, Division of Budget and Technical Support, Division of Data Integration. This position is also open to status candidates under announcement R9-24-12404451-JMJ-MP. You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods.

Duties

As a Program Analyst your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Serves as a technical liaison working directly with FWS staff ensuring all ECOS and ECOSphere web-based applications, are consistent with FWS objectives and functions. Serves as a Subject Matter Expert in data management and data analysis, ensuring the effectiveness and efficiency of program-wide initiatives. Reviews and monitors long-range objectives and milestones for Ecological Services projects ensuring contractor developed applications are viable technical solutions and meet the Program's, Service's, and Department's standards. Manages and administers functional and technical components of Ecological Services' projects with high complexity, such as agency-wide system integration of different applications and mitigates risks. Conducts qualitative and quantitative assessments on existing and upcoming ECOS and ECOSphere applications, which requires consideration of multiple variables. Provides expert advice to ES contractor proposed solutions to ensure these align with security/information assurance policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of planning and management services. Reviews ES' IT solutions and provides expert advice and recommendations for changes or improvement. Leads the development and implementation of business procedures, tools, templates & methodologies. Performs continuous appraisal ECOS and ECOSphere systems requirements in accomplishing ES administrative objectives and goals. Performs continuous appraisal of ES system capabilities sufficient to provide appropriate support documentation to maintain ATO accreditation, including: Privacy Impact Analysis, Security Controls / Risk Assessment, Business Impact Analysis, Change Management Plans, User Role Assignments, Governance, Lifecycle Management and Contingency Plan documentation. Performs needs analyses to define opportunities for new or improved business process solutions. Consults with customers to identify and specify requirements. Develops overall functional and systems requirements and specifications. Conducts business process reengineering. Conducts feasibility studies and trade-off analyses. Plans ECOS and ECOSphere systems implementations, recommending system architecture and user interfaces based upon analysis and requirements from users. As the BDI representative and SME, reviews the contractors' submissions and maintenance of the code to ensure the requirements have been met. Works with customers to test applications and manage User Acceptance Testing (UAT) process. Salary Table 2024-DEN includes Fort Collins, CO Salary Table 2024-DCB - Washington DC Metro Area

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Resume (See "Required Documents"). Failure to provide ALL required information on your resume will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all information is provided on resume.
• Eligibility and Supporting documents - You will ONLY be considered for the eligibilities that you select "yes" to AND submit the required supporting documentation, as listed in the Required Documents section.
• Suitability for employment, as determined by background investigation
• Driver's License: Selectees MAY be required to possess and maintain a valid State driver's license at all times during their tenure.
• Probationary Period: Selectees may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. To verify registration visit SSS.gov.

Qualifications

Only experience obtained by 05/15/2024 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position you must possess Minimum Qualification GS-13 Have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level. Examples of specialized experience may include: Serving as lead in software requirement session; to enable clear and effective communication with (biological) business sponsors and with technology team; etc; Lead in evaluating business processes, anticipating requirements, uncovering areas for improvement, and developing and implementing solutions; Leading ongoing reviews of business processes and developing optimization strategies; Staying up-to-date on the latest process and IT advancements to automate and modernize systems and making recommendations 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 experience. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. All qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The category assignment is a measure of the degree in which your background matches the competencies required for this position. The category ratings for this position are: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, and Qualified The category rating process protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category. Veterans' preference eligibles who meet the qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent will be listed in the highest quality category (except in the case of scientific or professional positions at the GS-09 level or higher).

Education

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Contacts

• Address
• Name: Human Resources Staffing Division
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]