This position provides a unique opportunity to work at senior levels of the U.S. Government and interact with a variety of OMB, White House Policy Council and State Department employees. OMB Program Examiners/ Policy Analysts are the core source of expertise for the White House on matters pertaining to the programs and operations of Federal departments and agencies.

Duties

As a Program Examiner (International Affairs), GS, 0301, 12, your typical work assignments may include the following: Conduct analyses of policy, program, budgetary and management issues related to assigned program areas. Analyze legislative proposals and testimony for conformance with the policies and priorities of the President and monitor their progress through the congressional process. Resolve budget, program, and policy issues and render advice for resolution of senior-level decisions. Serve as the primary advisor on OMB recommendations relative to budget execution and implementation for assigned accounts, and on budget and policy issues for countries, regions, or issues areas in assigned portfolio. Initiate and monitor analytical work on program and policy issues within areas of responsibility. Represent OMB views in interagency policy review processes and meetings. This is a developmental position description, classified at less than the full performance level of GS-15 for recruitment and training purposes. The overall duties and assignments of this position are similar to those covered in the target Program Examiner, GS-301-15. The incumbent will be fulfilling qualification requirements for potential promotion to the target position. While occupying this position, the incumbent will become sufficiently familiar with the programs of the organization and their relationship with other organizations to satisfactorily perform the full range of duties. As experience and knowledge is gained and competency is demonstrated, the employee will be gradually given more freedom to make independent judgments and decisions. The incumbent will participate in and complete prescribed formal and informal training as specified by the supervisor. Responsibility will increase and assignments will become more complex as training and experience progress.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must register with the Selective Service.
• Relocation expenses will not be paid.
• This is a Drug Testing Designated Position (DTDP) and is covered by the Executive Office of the President Drug-Free Workplace Program.
• You must submit to a drug test and receive a negative test result prior to appointment to this position. After appointment, you may be subject to periodic random drug testing.
• You must be able to obtain and hold a Top Security clearance.
• You must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• You may be required to complete a one-year trial/probationary period if not previously completed in a competitive or excepted service position.
• All employees are required to participate in Direct Deposit/ Electronic Funds Transfer for salary payments.
• You may have to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I USOGE, 6/08). Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position, as well as annually.
• You must 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/.
• Resume and supporting documents required (See How To Apply).
• Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
• Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).
• Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for EOP to share your application with others in EOP for similar positions.
• More than one selection may be made from this announcement.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must meet the qualification requirements outlined below to be considered minimally qualified for this position. The qualification requirements are in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standards. All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE for GS12: Applicants must have a minimum of one full year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level (GS-11) in Federal Service or equivalent pay band or equivalent experience in the private or public sector that demonstrates: Conducting analyses and studies to support budget and/or financial management for programs. Presenting analyses and synthesized materials to provide program recommendations or influence decision-making. Prepares budget materials to include excel spreadsheets for review and presentation. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Promotion to the next highest grade level is neither guaranteed nor implied.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street, NW Washington, DC 20503 US
• Name: Client Services EOP - OA
• Email: [email protected]