Summary

This position is located in the Executive Office of the President (EOP), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Budget Review Division, Budget Analysis Branch reporting to the OMB Assistant Director and senior leadership on OMB's major policy issues and decisions.

To apply for this position, you must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section to [redacted].

Duties

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Candidates must obtain and document approval from their current supervisor before applying to this detail.

The Detailee of this position reports directly to OMB Deputy Chief, Budget Analysis Branch and senior leadership on OMB's policy decisions. The incumbent will provide assistance in the analysis of a diverse array of major policy decisions.

As a Policy Analyst (Detail), GS-0301-9/11/12/13/14/15, your typical work assignments may include the following:

• Participates in the development of multifaceted budget, program, and legislative proposals. Plans, conducts, and completes special analytical and other studies relevant to budget and legislative policymaking.
• Reviews important research, evaluation, and statistical activities of Federal and nongovernment sectors to identify and initiate actions to improve databases available to shape informed policy decisions.
• Reviews pending and proposed budget actions and legislation on assigned topics and advises senior staff and the Assistant Director on recommended actions. Develops and recommends options for action in relevant areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national
• Selective Service registration if a male born after December 31, 1959
• Be at least 18 years old and obtain a favorable security determination
• Subject to pre-employment and random drug tests
• Direct Deposit is required
• RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID
• MUST BE A CURRENT FEDERAL EMPLOYEE TO BE CONSIDERED.
• This is a Non-Reimbursable (the candidates home agency will continue to pay the employees salary and benefits) Detail Opportunity. - Minimum 4 - 6 months with longer terms available and option to extend up to a Maximum (1) year.
• Home agency must concur with the non-reimbursable detail. A memorandum of understanding (MOU) will be signed.
• Candidates must obtain and document approval from their current supervisor before applying to this detail.

Qualifications

GRADE REQUIREMENT: This is NOT a promotion. Applicant MUST currently be at the grade level advertised.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the next lower grade or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector.

For the GS-9: Must currently hold a GS-09 grade level or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience related to the duties listed in this announcement.

For the GS-11: Must currently hold a GS-11 grade level or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience related to the duties listed in this announcement.

For the GS-12: Must currently hold a GS-12 grade level or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience related to the duties listed in this announcement.

For the GS-13: Must currently hold a GS-13 grade level or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience related to the duties listed in this announcement.

For the GS-14: Must currently hold a GS-14 grade level or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience related to the duties listed in this announcement.

For the GS-15: Must currently hold a GS-15 grade level or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience related to the duties listed in this announcement.

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

Additional information

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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