Summary

You will act as the agency's principal technical authority, policy architect, and strategic advisor on all matters related to employee performance management, executive oversight, and regulatory compliance across all Operating Administrations (OAs). This position is responsible for providing advice and subject matter expertise in the administration of performance management. The impact of the work extends across the Office of the Secretary and all Operating Administrations.

Duties

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The Management and Program Analyst:

• Evaluates agency-wide performance management system, ensuring full alignment with 5 U.S.C. Chapter 43, 5 CFR 430, and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) policy directives. Leads the operationalization of regulatory reforms, including the implementation of OPM biennial appraisal system certifications, standardized rating distribution caps, mandatory non-SES supervisory critical elements, weighted summary rating derivation formulas, and alignment to a uniform Fiscal Year performance appraisal cycle.
• Serves as the principal advisor to the Chief and Deputy Human Capital Officer (CHCO) and agency leadership on interpreting, applying, and enforcing 5 U.S.C. Chapter 43 and 5 CFR Part 430. Formulates agency-wide directives (e.g., Departmental Policy Manual 430 updates) to implement statutory and regulatory changes.
• Directs the preparation, auditing, and submission of the agency's performance appraisal systems for OPM Biennial Certification pursuant to 5 CFR§ 430.210. Establishes compliance auditing protocols to ensure sub-agency appraisal programs meet all OPM system standards.

The ideal candidate for this position possesses extensive experience and expertise across both organizational and individual performance management frameworks, bridging policy with enterprise strategy and workforce execution. They should possess expert knowledge of U.S. Office of Personnel Management regulations under 5 CFR Parts 430 and 432, and performance appraisal architectures (critical elements, measurable standards) to establish programs and implement policy and procedures to ensure successful program management.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S.Citizen and eligible for consideration.
• You must meet specialized experience to qualify.
• Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.
• Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

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

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.
• GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: This position involves travel. A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only.
• PROBATIONARY PERIOD: You must complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).
• TIME-IN-GRADE: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the competitive or excepted service in the executive branch to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.

Qualifications

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience requirements.

To qualify for the Grade 15, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equal or equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in federal service (or senior private/non-profit equivalent):

• Leading or advising on performance management, strategic planning, or enterprise-wide policy programs.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

• Performance Management - Knowledge of performance management concepts, principles, and practices related to planning, monitoring, rating, and rewarding employee performance.
• Compliance - Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance.
• Program Evaluation and Executive Advisory: Establishes qualitative and quantitative evaluation metrics to monitor summary rating distributions, PIP outcomes, and award correlations across OAs. Briefs the CHCO on rating
  pattern trends and compliance anomalies. Provides expert counsel to senior executives, Performance Review Boards (PRBs), and OA leadership on resolving complex performance appraisal challenges and structural equity across components.

For all types of consideration, 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 volunteer experience.

For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4

All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

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The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Transportation and its Operating Administrations from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Transportation by email at, [redacted]. To learn more, please visit our page at: The Fair Chance to Compete Act | US Department of Transportation

This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if similar vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.

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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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