Summary

The incumbent is assigned to the Office of the Managing Director and reports to the Chief Data Officer. The incumbent is responsible for agencywide business process management, process improvement, program evaluation, operational analysis, and organizational performance support across the enterprise. The incumbent leads efforts to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of agency processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and recommend changes aligned with agency priorities.

Duties

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As a Program Analysis Officer,GS-0343-15, you will perform the following major duties:

• Serve as the Enterprise Business Process Manager responsible for agencywide business process management, process improvement, program evaluation, operational analysis, and organizational performance support.
• Apply expert knowledge of management and program analysis, business process management, and enterprise operations to evaluate and enhance agencywide business processes, programs, and procedures. Conduct end to end assessments to identify inefficiencies, operational risks, and opportunities for modernization.
• Use advanced data analysis tools, performance measures, process mapping, Lean/Six Sigma principles, root cause analysis, and other improvement methodologies to diagnose systemic issues and determine the policies, practices, procedures, training, and communication strategies required to achieve organizational outcomes.
• Lead or support Evidence Act-aligned program evaluations by assessing data quality, measuring program results, identifying performance gaps, and developing practical, actionable recommendations that strengthen evidence-based decision making and organizational accountability.
• Develop comprehensive reports, business cases, implementation plans, governance approaches, policies, and procedures that improve program effectiveness, operational efficiency, and agencywide performance. Translate analytical findings into clear strategies that guide leadership decisions and drive sustainable change.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Resume and supporting documents (see "How to Apply" section.)
• Suitability for Federal employment
• Financial Interest in transportation enterprises will be evaluated on a case-by-case-basis.
• Bargaining Unit Position: NO
• Direct Deposit is required.
• Trial or probationary period may be required.
• Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level) by the closing date of this announcement. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
• You may be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, upon entering the position and annually.
• THIS POSITION IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR REMOTE TELEWORK.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
• This position is eligible for ad-hoc/situational telework as determined by the agency policy.
• Moving expenses associated with permanent change of station (PCS) ARE NOT authorized for this position.
• Two-Page Resume Limit: Resumes must not be more than two standard single-sided pages (or one page if submitting a front and back, hard-copy).

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must meet one of the following Basic Requirements:

The applicant must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level which demonstrates the following Specialized experience defined as: developing reports, business cases, implementation plans, governance models, and policy frameworks that help leaders make informed decisions and drive meaningful change; utilizing data-driven evaluation to strengthen performance across an entire enterprise, with tools like Lean Six Sigma, process mapping, and root cause analysis;

For more information see link: Management and Program Analysis Series 0343

NOTE: IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your resume must clearly show the specialized experience and competencies related to this position. Failure to demonstrate how you possess the education, specialized experience and/or competencies will result in an "Ineligible" rating.

Education

EDUCATION IS NOT APPLICABLE AT THE GS-15 LEVEL.

Additional information

• If you left Federal Employment and received a buy out and you are selected for this position, you may be required to repay the full amount of the payment.
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): Must be a preference eligible or a Veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. VEOA please visit https://www.fedshirevets.gov/job-seekers/special-hiring-authorities/#veoa
• Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements identified below please visit https://www.fedshirevets.gov/job-seekers/special-hiring-authorities/.
• Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) meet the basic qualification standards (including minimum educational and experience requirements; (3) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 80 and above on the rating criteria for this position; and, (4) submit the appropriate documentation ( to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp
• Note: ICTAP eligibles must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for the special selection priority: a separation notice; a "Notice of Personnel Action" (SF-50) documenting separation; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; OR a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456.
• All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• 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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