Management and Program Analyst

Summary

This position is part of the Office of Management, Department of Energy. As a Management and Program Analyst, you will you will analyze and evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency with which assigned DOE organizations and their components carry out their programs and functions and to develop information, advice, and recommendations for management to use in making decisions on the administrative and programmatic aspects of agency operations and management

Duties

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As a Management and Program Analyst, you will:

• Oversee staff workload distribution, establish work priorities, assess performance and work quality , and direct audits of high priority pre trip and extended travel vouchers to ensure compliance and prevent waste, fraud and abuse.
• Provide guidance to Department executive and program offices on complex and unusual travel matters, interpreting federal travel laws, regulations, and policy discussions to ensure proper application and compliance
• Review and assess proposed internal travel policies, regulations and Departmental directives, providing formal recommendations, and guidance to ensure alignment with federal requirements and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for new systems and regulatory requirements, and prepare official responses to congressional inquiries, audit reviews, and public records requests.
• Lead program evaluations, customer surveys, and operational assessment of domestic and international travel systems to improve processes, increase efficiency, streamline workflows, and identify opportunities to cost savings.
• Work with cross-functional teams across multiple offices to evaluate , improve, and implement updated travel software and electronic tools, while coordinating training initiatives to support department-wide training adoption and effective use

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• You must be a United States Citizen.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov.
• If selected, you may be required to complete a one year probationary period.
• If selected, your appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position is not remote, the selectee will be expected to report to the duty station(s) listed. If selected, military spouses, veteran caregivers, and spouses of foreign service employees may be eligible for applicable workplace flexibilities.
• This position is not included in a Bargaining Agreement.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• You are required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of entering the position and annually.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-13 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting 2 OF THE 3 of the following:

1. Leading team initiatives and assigned projects, set priorities, and perform detailed audits of travel, financial, and operational records to identify discrepancies, address potential issues, and prevent fraud, waste and abuse;
2. Interpreting and applying complex travel regulations, financial requirement, and agency policies to resolve unique operational challenges, develop standard procedures, and provided expert guidance and recommendations to senior leadership;
3. Evaluating large-scale domestic and international travel programs, financial processes, and automated systems to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements, technology upgrades, and cost-saving measures.

Education cannot be substituted for education at the GS-14 level

"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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.

Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications. Your full resume will be made available to the hiring manager if you are referred.

Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration and current employees must have at least a fully successful or equivalent performance rating to receive consideration.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position.

Additional information

• Shared Certificates: The Department of Energy shares lists of applicants among its internal Departmental Elements and organizations. You may be referred for consideration to other DOE Hiring Managers throughout the Department for more than one position based on this application. By applying to this announcement, you understand your application materials may be shared with multiple Hiring Mangers throughout DOE. If additional positions are filled from this announcement conditions of employment may differ. You will be notified if you are referred for additional positions.
• New employees to the Department of Energy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
• Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit the links at the bottom of this page or visit the FedsHireVets website.
• If you believe that you are eligible for the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), please visit the OPM ICTAP/CTAP website for more information. In order to be considered under the ICTAP program, your application must score within the pre-established "well qualified" category as stated in the Qualifications section.
• More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement.
• Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year.
• Many positions require successful completion of a background investigation.
• Your performance appraisal and incentive awards will be given due consideration in the selection process based on their relation to the duties of the position and the consistency with which they may be considered in evaluating you against other candidates.
• Hiring incentives may be authorized in accordance with agency policy and if funding is available.

Benefits

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