This position service as a Management & Program Analyst in Iowa State Office. Providing oversight and coordination of a full range of administrative and business management functions in support of the RD mission. This position may be eligible for hiring incentives. This position is neither remote nor virtual. The employee will be expected to report in person to the assigned duty location.

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 Identifies and assembles a narrative and statistical source information relating to the program and administrative functions. Collaborates with program directors to monitor management initiatives, strategic plans, and organizational objectives and program goals. Assists in analyses of various administrative related data to determine efficiencies, historical trends, and weaknesses. Coordinates with other BC offices on such administrative requirements as information technology management, oversight activities, civil rights data collection, travel arrangements, and other duties as assigned. Assists in developing the annual plan of work/calendar of events/meetings to plan and project the effective utilization of the organization's resources.

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 E-Verify at 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. 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: Assisting with gathering data; conducting research; administering and tracking program requirements; participates in conducting studies of organizational efficiency; providing basic recommendations for improving methods/processes.; OR master's or equivalent graduate degreeOR 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: Gathering and analyzing data; conducting research; coordinating long range planning of administrative functions, conducting and maintaining tracking systems for operations and internal reviews; participates in conducting studies of organizational efficiency; developing new approaches for improving methods/processes; assisting in strategic planning. 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: Katherine Brevard
• Phone: 202-720-0075
• Email: [email protected]