These positions are located within the Management Support Branch, Servicing and Asset Management Office (SAMO), Business Center - Operations Office, Rural Development (RD), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The incumbent serves as a management and program analyst, with responsibility for conducting studies and projects that impact all the SAMO Divisions.

Duties

Independently develops analytical methods and study procedures, deviating from accepted practices as required by each study. Studies directives, regulations, and other pertinent material and observes working processes. Evaluates new or revised regulatory and program guidance and rulings and provides guidance on implementation. Designs quality review plan(s) and testing reports that correspond to business initiatives and processes.

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 specialized experience, as defined below. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: For the GS- 12 level: Applicants must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-11); or its non-Federal equivalent that demonstrates knowledge and experience of in all of the following areas: Experience in analysis of program procedures to evaluate effectiveness and recommend corrective action and/or improvement. Experience in monitoring and coordinating system modifications and enhancements as well as researching any production issues. Experience in reviewing varied and complex programs and management processes. Designs and conducts studies in support of policy and procedural recommendation and/or changes related to annual goals and long-range plans. Tracks, monitors, and evaluates results; and is responsible for a variety of special projects and reporting requirements associated with loan servicing. There is no education substitution for the GS-12 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

Qualifications are based upon meeting specialized experience only. Education cannot be used to qualify for this position.

Contacts

• Address Rural Development 1400 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20250 US
• Name: Concepcion Reyna
• Email: [email protected]