Supervisory Program Analyst

Summary

This position is located in the USDA Food and Nutrition Administration, Deputy Administrator of Nutrition Research and Regulations, Office of Research.

Duties

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• Working with the Director of the FNA Office of Research and other agency leaders, assumes a leadership role in identifying evaluation, data, and evidence needs to inform policy decision-making.
• Developing and overseeing plans for executing quantitative and qualitative data collection and analyses to deliver on those needs.
• Typical range of supervisory duties including planning and assigning work to subordinates, developing performance standards, and evaluating work performance.
• Providing administrative and technical advice and counsel, identifying and providing training, managing and approving travel requests and reimbursements, effecting minor disciplinary measures when needed, and hiring and promoting staff.
• Exercises discretion and judgment in determining whether to broaden or narrow the scope of projects.
• Analyses, evaluations, and recommendations are reviewed for methodological rigor, accuracy, quality, and potential influence on broad and policy objectives and program goals.
• Skill in written, oral, and interpersonal communications with a high degree of tact, diplomacy, discretion, and judgment while representing FNA and in carrying out the duties with other agencies and organizations.

Requirements

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Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.

Time in Grade: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet the time in grade requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled.

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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

To qualify for the GS-15: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 in the Federal and or Public Service. Specialized experience is defined as:

• Engaging executive leadership and other senior stakeholders to negotiate complex agency priorities related to evidence and evaluation;
• Designing advanced research methodologies and data evaluation plans for agency level strategic initiatives; and
• Directing multidisciplinary teams and operational workflows to ensure delivery of critical objectives.

Education

There is no substitution of education at this grade level.

Additional information

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP/ICTAP candidates must be rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. When assessed through a score-based category rating method, CTAP/ICTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100.

Farm Service Agency (FSA) County Employees: Permanent County employees without prior Federal tenure who are selected for a Civil Service position under Public Law 105-277 will be given a career-conditional appointment and must serve a 1-year probationary period.

For more information on applying under special hiring authorities such as the Veteran's Recruitment Act (VRA), 30 percent disabled veterans, certain military spouses, Schedule A Disabled, etc., explore the different Hiring Paths on the USAJOBS website.

Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) provides current or former temporary or term employees of federal land management agencies opportunity to compete for permanent competitive service positions. Individuals must have more than 24 months of service without a break between appointments of two or more years. Service must be in the competitive service and have been at a successful level of performance or better. Refer to PUBLIC LAW 114-47-AUG. 7, 2015 for more 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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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.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.