The Program Examiner serves as a senior examiner & expert in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for all matters pertaining to a specific area of assignment. The incumbent plans, conducts, and completes special analyses and studies to support budget, legislative, management, financial management, procurement, information resources and regulatory policymaking for major federal programs and issues. The incumbent analyzes program plans & operations & policy matters, performance.

Duties

As a PROGRAM EXAMINER, GS, 0301, 9/11/12/13, your typical work assignments may include the following: Performs legislative, economic, management, financial management, procurement, information resources, regulatory, and organizational analyses. Reviews and analyzes agency submissions, studies, research materials, and other information related to assigned areas. Synthesizes highly complex and voluminous materials. Serves as OMB expert for assigned program areas. Oversees, guides, and coordinates the formulation and execution of the budget in assigned areas. Develops, reviews, and advises on the preparation of formal documents (e.g., Executive Orders, budget submissions, program/policy guidance, reports). Reviewing and analyzing the formulation and execution of the budget in assigned areas.

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 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/.
• 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).

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 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 Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standards. TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade level or pay band in Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the next lower grade or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. You may qualify at the GS-09 level, if you fulfill one of the following qualification requirements: A. One full year of specialized experience that is equal or equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector performing the following: Specialized experience must include: 1) assisting in the objective qualitative and quantitative analyses of policy, budget, and programmatic issues to inform decision-making; 2) assisting in the development of recommendations to higher-level decision makers; AND 3) drafting succinct written products to describe and summarize analyses and recommendations. OR B. A master's or equivalent graduate degree in an accredited or pre-accredited college or university; or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or possession of a LL.B. or J.D degree, if related. Graduate level education must demonstrate the competencies necessary to do the work of a Program Examiner. OR C. A combination of education and experience as listed above. You may qualify at the GS-11 level, if you fulfill one of the following qualification requirements: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector performing the following: Specialized experience must include: 1) performing objective qualitative and quantitative analyses of policy, budget, and programmatic issues to inform decision making; 2) developing recommendations to higher-level decision makers; AND 3) drafting and presenting succinct written products to describe and summarize multifaceted analyses and recommendations. OR B. A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or possession of a LL.M. degree, if related. Graduate level education must demonstrate the competencies necessary to do the work of a Program Examiner. OR C. A combination of education and experience as listed above. You may qualify at the GS-12 level, if you fulfill one of the following qualification requirements: One full year of specialized experience that is equal or equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector performing the following: Specialized experience must include: 1) drafting and presenting succinct written products to describe and summarize analyses, policy options and implications, and recommendations on such issues; 2) utilizing advanced analytic methods, such as applied economics, econometrics, finance, statistics, financial management, budget analysis, or cost-benefit analysis; AND 3) developing strategies to improve the effectiveness of programs and program operations. You may qualify at the GS-13 level, if you fulfill one of the following qualification requirements: One full year of specialized experience that is equal or equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector performing the following: Specialized experience must include: 1) performing objective qualitative and quantitative analyses of policy, budget, and programmatic issues; 2) applying analytical and evaluative methods to improve effectiveness of programs, leading the development and presentation of recommendations to higher-level decision makers; AND 3) independently drafting and presenting both succinct and more in-depth written products to describe and summarize complex analyses, demonstrating policy options and implications, and developing strategies for audiences with differing levels of expertise to improve the effectiveness of these or similar programs.

Contacts

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