Summary

This position is located in the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development (OPEPD), Student Privacy Policy Office (SPPO). SPPO is responsible for enforcing two federal laws that provide parents and student with certain privacy rights, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA), and for providing technical assistance.

Duties

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APPLICATION LIMIT: This vacancy announcement will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the listed closing date.

We encourage you to read this entire vacancy announcement prior to submitting your application.

As a Supervisory Managment and Program Analyst, GS-0343-14, you will be responsible for:

• Advising the Student Privacy Policy Office (SPPO)Director on potential policy concerns, implementation issues, and regulatory matters relating to Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA)and the Armed Forces Recruiter Access to Students and Student Recruiting Information provisions (section 9528 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act), including other Department programs and policies affecting these laws.
• Providing expert guidance to SPPO staff in resolving complaints and compliance issues under applicable student privacy statutes; develops, interprets, and directs plans to address complex or emerging issues involving the application of student privacy laws; and ensures SPPO's policies and responses remain aligned with evolving educational practices, technological developments, and industry privacy best practices.
• Leading the development and implementation of procedures and systems that improve program efficiency and streamline office operations; clearly communicates organizational goals and priorities; assigns and manages workload and deadlines; guides staff in selecting effective problem-solving approaches; and fosters collaboration by resolving workplace issues using informal dispute-resolution techniques to promote open communication and organizational effectiveness.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a US Citizen
• Males 18 and over must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Relocation will not be paid.
• Must complete a background investigation and fingerprint check.
• You may be subject to serve a one-year supervisory probationary period.

Condition of Employment:

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a probationary period or trial 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 period OR trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

If you are a current federal employee, you must meet all time-in-grade and time-after competitive appointment qualifications within 30 days of the closing date of this vacancy announcement. To verify that you meet these requirements, we will review your responses to the core eligibility questions on the occupational questionnaire, as well as your submitted resume and required documents. To make an accurate determination, you will need to include on your resume your federal position title, pay plan, occupational series, grade level, agency, dates for which you held the grade level (stated as MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY, OR MM/YYYY to PRESENT), and total hours worked per week. 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).

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Specialized Experience for the GS-14:

You may meet the minimum qualifications for the GS-14, if you possess the specialize experience.

One year of experience in either federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS-13 performing two (2) out of three (3) of the following duties or work assignments:

1.Experience completing Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) investigations, reviewing institutional practices, evaluating evidence, and providing recommendations to senior leadership.

2. Experience serving as a subject matter expert on FERPA, PPRA, and military recruiter provisions, interpreting requirements for Department leadership and external partners, assessing policies for compliance, and developing agency level policy recommendations.

3. Experience developing training, guidance, and outreach materials, ensuring high quality responses to stakeholder inquiries, and identifying opportunities to improve program operations and information sharing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

The quality of your experience will be measured by the extent to which you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). You do not need to provide separate narrative responses to these KSAs, as they will be measured by your responses to the occupational questionnaire (you may preview the occupational questionnaire by clicking the link at the end of the Evaluations section of this vacancy announcement).

1. Knowledge of Federal Student Privacy Laws and Related Regulatory Frameworks

2. Skills in identifying, analyzing, and advising on policy concerns, implementation barriers, and regulatory matters impacting student privacy laws and Department programs

3. Ability to develop and implement efficient office procedures, manage workloads and deadlines, communicate organizational priorities clearly, guide staff in effective problem-solving, and foster collaborative, constructive resolution of workplace issues.

Education

There is no educational requirement at this grade level.

Additional information

Veterans' Career Counseling: If you are a veteran interested in receiving tips on preparing a Federal resume and/or how to prepare for an interview, you may email [redacted] to schedule a session with a career counselor ("Veterans Counseling Session" should be placed in the subject line of the email).

Student Loan Default: If selected for this position, we will verify that you have not defaulted on any loan funded or guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Education. If you are found to be in default, we will contact you to make arrangements for repayment prior to making an official offer of employment.

Suitability and Investigation: If selected for this position, you will be required to complete the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) to determine your suitability for federal employment and successfully complete a pre-appointment investigation/background check.

Non-Essential: This position is considered non-essential for purposes of reporting to work during federal government closures.

Financial Disclosure: This position requires financial disclosure.

Bargaining Unit: This position is not included in the bargaining unit.

Selections: Agencies have broad authority under law to hire from any appropriate source of eligibles and may fill a vacancy in the competitive service by any method authorized. We may make additional selections from this vacancy announcement within 90 days from the date the selection certificates are issued, should vacancies occur. We may also share selection certificates amongst program offices across the agency.

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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.

As an ED employee, you will also benefit from our family-friendly work environment. As part of our commitment to maintain a work life balance, we offer excused leave for Parent/Teacher Conferences (3 hours); excused leave for annual health screenings (4 hours); and matching leave for community volunteer service. Other flexibilities that may be available to you include alternative work schedules. You may be eligible to receive a recruitment incentive for this position. To receive this incentive payment, you will be required to sign a service agreement obligating you to remain with the U.S. Department of Education for a specified period as agreed upon. You may be eligible to receive a relocation incentive for this position. To receive this incentive payment, you will be required to sign a service agreement obligating you to remain with the U.S. Department of Education for a specified period as agreed upon. You may be eligible to participate in the Student Loan Repayment Program as a recruitment incentive for this position. To receive student loan repayments, you will be required to sign a service agreement obligating you to remain with the U.S. Department of Education for a specified period as agreed upon.

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