Job Summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Data/Program Analyst responsible for design, development, planning and organizing of detailed strategic training pipeline analysis while conducting predictive analysis for planned and on-demand/ad-hoc data requests resulting in recommended courses of action.

Job Description

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge and skill in applying analytical (descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive) methods and techniques to measure and improve program effectiveness and/or productivity carried out by administrative or professional personnel, or substantive administrative support functions. Knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, policies, and precedents that affect the use of program and related support resources. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in­-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of a wide range of principles, practices, and methods for the assessment and improvement of major aspects of the training pipelines for initial/skill training progression and functional areas. 2. Knowledge and application of analysis, evaluation, fact-finding, and investigative techniques in order to gather data, identify significant factors, and recommend a solution from a number of possible alternatives. 3. Knowledge of accepted management and program management/analyst concepts, principles, and practices as they apply to organization operations, systems, and resources and ability to apply this knowledge to unconventional work assignments. 4. Ability to prepare special studies and staff reports, including the ability to meet emergency and/or changing program requirements within available resources and with minimum sacrifice of quality or quantity of work. 5. Ability to utilize MS Office tools to levy application code and MS Access queries and reports to develop, prepare, coordinate, staff and implement policies, procedures, programs and directives. 6. Ability to effectively communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy, both orally and in writing, as well as work in a professional manner with peers and management. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.