This position is located in the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Field Policy and Management. If you do not meet any of the categories listed below, you may wish to apply under announcement 25-HUD-101-P which is open for any U.S. citizen to apply. Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply.

Duties

The following are the duties of this position at the GS-13. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position. As a Program Analyst, you will: Represent the RA/DRA/FOD in communication and liaison activities with HUD clients, HUD program officials, local leaders, state legislators, representatives of industry, foundations, universities, public and private interest groups and the media. Lead and conduct projects and studies that require analysis and evaluation of programs effectiveness, including recommending methods of improvement. Research, analyze, evaluate, and report on system-generated data, narrative information, and statistical data, proposes solutions, and develops input for briefings, data-calls, meetings, community and demographic profiles, charts, and the like. Serve as the central point of contact for consumer and industry groups. Prepare and facilitate informational and technical assistance meetings on HUD programs for prospective customers including trade and professional groups, business and financial institutions and the public.

Requirements

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. Specialized Experience: For the GS-11, you must have one year (52 full weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position includes: Using computer software, applications, and social media to research, and prepare data driven analysis of practices and proposals (e.g., evaluation of system-generated data, scenario planning); AND Working with a variety of community-based housing, education or service programs (e.g., community-based engagements, participate in projects on housing and community development); AND Establishing and maintaining working relationships with partner organizations (e.g., government and advocacy groups) OR Education: You may substitute education for general or specialized experience as follows: A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. OR Combination: You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. To combine education and experience, the total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the specialized experience requirement, as well as the percentage of completed education compared to the education requirement must equal at least 100 percent. Specialized Experience: For the GS-12, you must have one year (52 full weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position includes: Using computer software, applications, and social media to research, and prepare qualitative and quantitative analysis of practices and proposals (e.g., to brief executive leadership); AND Working with a variety of community-based housing, education or service programs (e.g., community-based engagements, participate in projects on housing and community development); AND Establishing and maintaining working relationships in designated communities with lead organizations, federal, state, or local agencies (e.g., government and advocacy groups) Specialized Experience: For the GS-13, you must have one year (52 full weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position includes: Using computer software, applications, and social media to research, and prepare qualitative and quantitative analysis of practices and proposals, including recommendations for further action (e.g., to gain acceptance and implementation, and/or brief executive leadership); AND Implementing community-based housing, education or service programs (e.g., community-based engagements, conduct projects on housing and community development); AND Establishing and maintaining working relationships in designated communities with lead organizations, federal, state, or local agencies (e.g., government and advocacy groups) Experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resume. Time-in-Grade: In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable: For the GS-11 you must have been at the GS-9 level for 52 weeks. For the GS-12 you must have been at the GS-11 level for 52 weeks. For the GS-13 you must have been at the GS-12 level for 52 weeks. Time After Competitive Appointment: Candidates who are current Federal employees serving on a non-temporary competitive appointment must have served at least three months in that appointment.

Education

The education generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Refer to the OPM instructions.

• EDUCATION DOCUMENTATION:
  • For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. An official transcript will be required if you are selected. A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page.
  • If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Refer to the OPM instructions.

Contacts

• Address Office of Field Policy and Management Administrative Resource Center Parkersburg, WV 26101 US
• Name: Applicant Call Center
• Phone: 304-480-7300
• Email: [email protected]