Summary

This position is located in the Legislative Reference Division (LRD) within the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in the Executive Office of the President (EOP). LRD coordinates the articulation of the Administration's position on legislation by overseeing the review and clearance of the Administration's legislative proposals, testimony, and statements on bills. The incumbent will carry out OMB's legislative oversight functions covering a broad range of government programs and activities.

Duties

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As a Legislative Analyst, GS-0301-12/13/14, your typical work assignments may include the following:

• Coordinates, reviews, and clears draft legislation, testimony, and formal correspondence from Executive Branch agencies to Congress, ensuring that the views and recommendations of all affected Executive Branch agencies and interested parts of the Executive Office of the President (EOP) are obtained and evaluated for consistency with Administration policy.
• Evaluates legislative proposals to determine their relationship to the President's policies and legislative priorities and advises policy officials on potential conflicts.
• Analyzes, prepares, and coordinates the interagency review and clearance of Statements of Administration Policy, outlining the Administration's position on legislation scheduled for Congressional floor action.
• Monitors congressional activity, including committee hearings, mark-ups, and voting schedules, and keeps OMB staff and White House officials informed of critical legislative developments.
• Conducts comprehensive analysis of legislation passed by Congress and prepares Enrolled Bill Memoranda for signature by the OMB Director and presentation to the President, providing recommendations for approval or veto.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national
• Selective Service registration is required if you are a male born after December 31, 1959.
• Subject to pre-employment and random drug tests.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• May be required to successfully complete a one year probationary period.
• You will be required to 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.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• 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.
• More than one selection may be made from this announcement.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION 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 OPM Qualification Standards.

ALL QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

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-12 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector, that demonstrates the following: 1. performing objective analysis of policy issues and/or legislation, including authorization or appropriations matters, and synthesizing information from multiple sources into clear, concise analytical products; 2. collaborating across organizational or interagency teams to facilitate resolution of conflicting views; and 3. communicating issues effectively, both orally and in writing, to develop clear, accurate, and timely products for a variety of audiences.

You may qualify at the GS-13 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector, that demonstrates the following: 1. initiating and conducting objective analysis of policy issues and/or legislation, including authorization or appropriations matters, and synthesizing information from a wide range of sources into analytical products that support leadership decision-making; 2. collaborating across organizational or interagency teams to facilitate resolution of conflicting views; and 3. communicating complex issues effectively, both orally and in writing, to produce clear, concise, and timely products for senior officials and stakeholders.

You may qualify at the GS-14 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector, that demonstrates the following: 1. leading objective analysis of complex policy issues and/or legislation, including authorization or appropriations matters, and synthesizing information from diverse sources into comprehensive analyses and actionable recommendations for senior leadership decision-making; 2. leading cross-functional or interagency teams in high-pressure environments and negotiate resolution of conflicting views; and 3. communicating highly complex issues effectively, both orally and in writing, to develop clear, accurate, and timely products for senior executives, leadership officials, and key stakeholders.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills 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

This position does not have an education requirement.

Additional information

This is a Direct Hire Public Notice. Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.

Category Rating, Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to this Public Notice.

**Notice, more than one selection can be made within 90 days of the issuance of the certificate, if more vacancies occur.

Vacancies will be filled through OPM's Direct Hire Authority. Veterans' preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to positions filled under this announcement. All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be forwarded to the selecting official for consideration. Applications received as a result of job fairs, recruitment events, and emergency hiring mechanisms in support of this hiring initiative will also be accepted during the duration of the direct-hire authority. For more information on OPM's authorization of Direct Hire Authority, please visit: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/direct-hire-authority/

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs & Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/

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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