Management and Program Analyst

Summary

This Management and Program Analyst position is located in the Office Office of Executive Director. For more information visit: Office of the Executive Director (OED) | Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

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Duties

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As a Management and Program Analyst, some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Designing, mapping, executing, and evaluating end-to-end business processes to
  identify bottlenecks and control gaps; improving processes and governance
  mechanisms; and assessing effectiveness, compliance, mission readiness, and
  operational performance across CSO programs (e.g., physical security, protective
  services, logistics, intelligence coordination, OSH, emergency preparedness, and
  continuity).

• Leading and supporting the planning and development of CSO strategic documents,
  policies, and operational frameworks for short- and long-range requirements and
  initiatives by researching and interpreting applicable laws, regulations, policies, and
  standards (e.g., FAR, security directives, continuity and emergency management
  doctrine) and applying them through leading and participating in cross-functional
  teams and working groups with internal and external partners (e.g., DHS, FPS, FBI, GSA,
  Capitol Police, and DOE).

• Overseeing and advising program managers on CSO acquisition lifecycle planning and
  operations through conducting analytical reviews and developing requirements
  documents and cost estimates; serving as the primary CSO Contracting Officer's
  Representative (COR); coordinating with Contracting Officers and CORs to monitor
  contract performance metrics and deliverables; supporting pre- and post-award
  evaluations and financial reviews; and ensuring contract compliance and alignment with
  mission requirements and applicable policies

• Leading and developing CSO budget formulation and execution by analyzing resource
  needs, cost drivers, spend plans, and budget exhibits; developing issue papers,
  reprogramming proposals, and multi-year planning documents; and conducting
  financial and budget planning for major security and emergency preparedness
  initiatives.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• You must provide your SF-50 (See Required Documents Section).
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• A background investigation is required.
• This is a bargaining unit position (AFGE Local 421).
• Generally, male applicants must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Relocation expenses will not be paid.
• If hired, you may be required to divest certain energy-related securities.
• Contracting Officer Representative (COR) level II or above preferred, private sector equivalency accepted.

Qualifications

You must meet the qualification (experience and/or education) requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Time-in-grade requirements must be met within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement unless you are (1) eligible for a special hiring authority OR (2) reinstatement eligible.

To view the eligibility and qualification requirements of a Management and Program Analyst, GS-0343 -14 please visit: Management Analyst, 0343 | Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

You must have one full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 level. Specialized experience is defined as: Analyzing and evaluating management, security, or mission-support programs; advising senior leadership on operational improvements; and developing recommendations, performance measures, and data-driven solutions to enhance organizational effectiveness and mission readiness.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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 any volunteer experience.

Please do not cut and paste the position description, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

Education

There is no education requirement for this position; therefore, transcripts are not required.

Additional information

The duty location of this position is Washington DC.

If selected for this position, you will be required to:

• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
• Have your Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of your choice.
• Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. FERC also participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). For more information about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.
• Attend a mandatory ethics training. We are governed by the Office of Government Ethics (OGE) Standards of Conduct, the criminal conflict of interest statutes, and FERC's supplemental ethics regulation, which specifically prohibits FERC employees from holding certain energy-related securities. To comply with these regulations and statutes, divestiture of at least some energy securities is likely to be required after you begin employment. See 5 C.F.R. 2634-41; 18 U.S.C. 201-208; 5 C.F.R. 3401. If selected, you may also be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of appointment.
• Receive authorization from OPM on any job offer you receive, if you are or were (within the last 5 years) a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a one-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government;
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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.

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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.

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.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.