Management and Program Analyst

Summary

This position is part of the Office of Electricity, Department of Energy. As a Management and Program Analyst, you will analyze and evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency with which assigned DOE organizations and their components carry out their programs and functions.

Duties

As a Management and Program Analyst you will:

• Serve as the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Document Manager, overseeing and preparing documentation to ensure full legal and environmental compliance for energy and infrastructure projects.
• Act as the technical expert for National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Section 106 compliance, managing consultations, planning cultural resource studies, and negotiating and executing Programmatic Agreements.
• Support the execution of the Coordinated Interagency Transmission Authorizations and Permits (CITAP) Program by engaging across federal, state, and private entities to accelerate reviews and permitting.
• Lead and support government-to-government consultations with Tribes regarding cultural and natural resource management, technical assistance, and NEPA reviews.
• Apply knowledge of Endangered Species Act, Section 7 consultation processes to identify risks, provide guidance, and coordinate with interagency review teams.
• Provide professional analysis and recommendations on cultural resource programs to maintain regulatory compliance, mitigate project risks, and enhance overall program efficiency.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• 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, your appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• If selected, you may be required to complete a one year probationary period.
• This position is not eligible for remote work.

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-12 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting 2 of Total 3 of the following:

1. Executing complex environmental review documents (such as Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Statements, or Categorical Exclusions) under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) or equivalent environmental review mandates for energy, infrastructure, or resource management projects;
2. Advising or conducting regulatory compliance evaluations under applicable environmental or cultural resource authorities (such as Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, or related state/tribal requirements);
3. Collaborating with multi-jurisdictional government entities (such as federal, state, local, or tribal) or external stakeholders to resolve issues and advance required project approvals.

"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.

CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.

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.
• This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE.
• For general information on government-wide Telework polices visit: www.telework.gov
• Hiring incentives may be authorized in accordance with agency policy and if funding is available.
• CTAP/ICTAP Note: While a formal performance appraisal is highly recommended and requested to expedite your evaluation, if your agency-issued RIF separation notice or other official separation documentation explicitly states that your performance was at least "Fully Successful" (or equivalent) and notes your rating of record, it may be accepted in lieu of a formal performance appraisal. Failure to provide any documentation proving a rating of at least "Fully Successful" or equivalent will result in the loss of your priority consideration.

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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.

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