Summary

This position is in the Whistleblower Office (WBO), within the Office of the General Counsel (OGC). The mission of the WBO is to perform intake, tracking, and recordkeeping of whistleblower submissions; oversee the review process of each whistleblower's eligibility; administer the determination process for whistleblower award claims; communicate with whistleblowers and their representatives; and report to the Commission and Congress on the whistleblower program.

Duties

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Program Management: serves as Program Specialist responsible for analyzing, designing, and optimizing business processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness within WBO, including:

• Program Management: serves as Program Specialist responsible for analyzing, designing, and optimizing business processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness within WBO, including: evaluation and improvement of day-to-day operations of the WBO, data and technology, strategic communications, and policies and procedures.
• Intake: organizes and handles receipt of all submissions to the WBO, in any format, from external sources, including: tips and complaints, whistleblower award applications, inquiries to the WBO, and FOIA and Privacy Act requests.
• Information Analysis and Management: gathers, develops, updates, and maintains data, records, documents, and all other information related to whistleblower program, including: information management systems, notices of covered actions, electronic case management systems, document databases, records management, enforcement collections, and whistleblower confidentiality
• Reporting and Communications: compiles, analyzes, and organizes WBO information for reports and other communications for WBO staff, other Commission staff, and external audiences, including: case status updates, annual reports to Congress, electronic dashboards for whistleblower matters, and other external communications.
• Administrative Support: supports WBO attorneys in all aspects of whistleblower program work, including: proofreading and cite checking, redacting and preparing records, budgeting and financial administration, maintaining the WBO's website, logistical support, and updating whistleblower forms.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship
• Background/Security Investigation
• May be required to serve a one-year probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency (knowledge, skills and abilities) in the following areas:

1. Manages and Organizes Information

2. Problem Solving / Strategic Thinking

3. Written and Oral Communication

4. Technical Competence

Qualifications

To qualify for the CT-343-12 Management & Program Analyst position, applicants must demonstrate one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the CT-11 (or GS-11) level, that includes:

• Conducting program analysis, program evaluation, performance measurement, or foundational fact-finding used to support management decisions.
• Developing recommendations to improve productivity, operational efficiency, or program effectiveness, including applying process improvement methodologies to identify and address organizational challenges.
• Interpreting laws, regulations, policies, agency manuals, and authoritative guidance to assess compliance and devise methods for carrying out studies and analyses.
• Analyzing complex qualitative and quantitative data, including statistical analysis related to program issues, and preparing findings, reports, briefings, or recommendations for management.
• Providing advisory services to managers or senior officials, influencing acceptance and implementation of program findings, often requiring persuasive communication.

Education

No education requirement for this position.

Additional information

This is a Bargaining Unit Position located in the National Treasury Employee Union (NTEU) Chapter 337.

Relocation: Relocation expenses will not be paid.

Probationary Period:

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-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; and
• Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

More than the number of positions listed may be filled through this vacancy announcement.

The overall salary range is provided for informational purposes as it represents the full range that is applicable to current employees in this occupation/grade. A new hire's direct and overall experience are critical factors in determining a salary offer, therefore, it is important that your resume fully reflects all of your work experience. Note that the upper end of each range is typically applicable only to candidates with significant years of work experience and qualifications Please review the CFTC Compensation Program website for additional information.

The law prohibits public officials from appointing, promoting, or recommending their relatives. The law prohibits requesting, making, transmitting, accepting, or considering political recommendations for employment or other personnel actions for non-political positions. This includes recommendations from Members of Congress, Congressional employees, elected state or local officials, and political party officials and any recommendation based on party affiliation.

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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