Essendant

Business Analyst/Project Manager

Essendant • $95K — $115K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in project management and business analysis
  • Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects through all phases
  • Experience analyzing business requirements and developing effective solutions
  • Skilled in coordinating cross-functional teams and stakeholder management
  • Competent in preparing and presenting strategic recommendations to leadership

Responsibilities

  • Plan, manage, and execute assigned projects for VETS operations
  • Develop and monitor comprehensive project plans and schedules
  • Analyze and document business needs in collaboration with stakeholders
  • Coordinate policy development and implementation for new programs
  • Lead project teams to accomplish designated goals and objectives
  • Design and implement performance tracking systems for VETS programs

Benefits

  • Access to a comprehensive benefits package for employees and families
  • Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
  • Work in a mission-driven environment focused on improving labor conditions
  • Engagement in efforts to enhance government efficiency and public service
Full Job Description
Summary

This position is in the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS), Office of Agency Management and Budget (OAMB), and reports to the Government Information & Project Management Supervisor.

Duties

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The duties described below are at the full performance level (GS-14). Incumbents hired at the GS-13 grade level will serve in a developmental capacity, where the incumbent works under closer supervision while continuing to exercise supervisory and managerial authority assigned for the position.

  • Responsible for the planning, initiation, management, control, coordination, and execution of assigned projects that shape or improve the structure, effectiveness, efficiency, or productivity of VETS operations.
  • Develop, monitor, and report on project plans that establish scope and criteria. Schedules and creates milestones, budgets, dependencies, and responsibilities of participating program offices.
  • Develop functional and technical solutions to business problems beginning with defining, analyzing, and documenting requirements
  • Interact with business stakeholders and subject matter experts to identify, document, and analyze business needs and requirements. Analyzes activities, projects, and program requirements, coordinating with other divisions, offices, and directorates as appropriate.
  • Coordinate policy development, business rules, and establishes processes for implementation of new programs.
  • Work with and/or lead project teams to ensure the activities required to meet designated goals are identified, monitored, and completed.
  • Design, implement, and monitor a system of performance objectives and metrics that track how well VETS executes its business programs/processes.


Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be at least 16 years old.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Candidate required to obtain the necessary security/investigation level.
  • Requires a probationary period if the requirement has not been met.


Qualifications

You must meet the Specialized Experience to qualify for Business Analyst/Project Manager, as described below.

For the GS-13: Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-12 in the Federal Service.

Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform the duties of the position successfully, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.

Qualifying specialized experience for the GS-13 includes at least three of the following:

  • Leading complex projects through initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, risk management, and closeout.
  • Analyzing business requirements and developing solutions to improve programs, systems, or business processes.
  • Evaluating organizational operations, performance measures, and resources to identify efficiencies and recommend improvements.
  • Leading cross-functional teams and coordinating stakeholders to resolve issues, manage priorities, and achieve project objectives.
  • Preparing and presenting analyses, recommendations, briefings, or decision papers to senior leadership on complex program or project matters.


For the GS-14: Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-13 in the Federal Service.

Qualifying specialized experience for the GS-14 includes at least four of the following:

  • Leading complex projects through initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, risk management, and closeout.
  • Analyzing business requirements and developing solutions to improve programs, systems, or business processes.
  • Evaluating organizational operations, performance measures, and resources to identify efficiencies and recommend improvements.
  • Leading cross-functional teams and coordinating stakeholders to resolve issues, manage priorities, and achieve project objectives.
  • Preparing and presenting analyses, recommendations, briefings, or decision papers to senior leadership on complex program or project matters.


Education

This position does not have an educational requirements.

Additional information

The mission of the Department of Labor (DOL) is to protect the welfare of workers and job seekers, improve working conditions, expand high-quality employment opportunities, and assure work-related benefits and rights for all workers.

Refer to these links for more information: GENERAL INFORMATION, REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS, ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION, FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES

This position is inside the bargaining unit. If the duty location is within the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, the position will be included in the Local 12, AFGE bargaining unit. If the duty location is outside the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, the position will be included in the NCFLL bargaining unit.

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Based on agency needs, additional positions may be filled using this vacancy.

The Department of Labor may use certain incentives and hiring flexibilities, currently offered by the Federal government to attract highly qualified candidates. Click here for Additional Information.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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About Essendant

Essendant is a distributor of workplace essentials, including office supplies, furniture, and technology products. The company's platform enables businesses to purchase and manage their workplace essentials through a single source. Essendant's clients include small and medium-sized businesses, as well as large corporations. The company was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois.
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