SummaryThis position is located in the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation's (PBGC), Communications Outreach and Legislative Affairs Department, Legislative Affairs Division.
CONCURRENT ANNOUNCEMENT: THIS POSITION IS ALSO BEING ADVERTISED UNDER DELEGATED EXAMINING PROCEDURES UNDER ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER IF YOU WISH TO BE CONSIDERED UNDER THAT ANNOUNCEMENT, PLEASE REVIEW TO DETERMINE IF YOU QUALIFY.
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This position serves as an Understudy to the current Supervisory Management Analyst (Legislative), GS-0343-15 division manager. To ensure a successful transition, if selected, you will shadow the current incumbent. Once the incumbent vacates the position, you will transition into the position at the GS-15 grade level without further competition.The candidate selected for this position will:
- Work in coordination with the Chief Policy Officer and Policy, Research, and Analysis Department Director to coordinate and oversee review and analysis of legislative proposals and incorporate appropriate PBGC and Executive Branch views. Support development of policy options, communications products that implement legislation, and PBGC content in the President's Budget and reports to Congress.
- Coordinate PBGC responses to requests for technical assistance from congressional committees, congressional member offices, and other federal agencies concerning legislative items and the operation of PBGC programs.
- Develop outreach plans and conduct outreach to congressional staff, including notifications of agency actions and developments. Coordinate responses to questions and requests for further information, manage delivery of reports to Congress, and arrange briefings on PBGC developments.
- Monitor and review congressional hearings, retirement-related legislation, and PBGC-related policy proposals from other Executive Branch agencies and outside parties.
- Plan, direct, coordinate, and evaluate the work of subordinate staff to ensure the effective and efficient accomplishment of organizational goals and objectives.
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Conditions of employment- You must be a U.S citizen.
- You may undergo a personnel security background investigation.
- Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt.
- 1-year probationary period required unless met during prior Federal service.
- Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
- Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- 1-year supervisory probationary period required unless met during prior Federal service.
QualificationsAll qualification requirements must be met within 30 days of the announcement closing date.To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience qualifications and/or education for the grade at which you are requesting consideration.
Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the private sector reviewing complex pension or retirement related legislative and policy proposals; coordinating technical assistance or responses to congressional offices or federal agencies; developing congressional outreach or briefing materials to support agency programs and policy recommendations; and conducting analysis related to, or experience with private sector pension plan operations and regulation.
Experience working for or with a Congressional committee or a member's staff is preferred.
Examples include: leading multidisciplinary review of legislative proposals affecting pension insurance programs; coordinating technical analysis and clearance of communications to Congress; planning congressional outreach and briefings; and monitoring hearings, legislation, and external policy proposals for agency leadership.
Time-In-Grade Requirement: In order to be eligible for this position, all current Federal employees must provide proof of meeting the time-in-grade requirement (i.e., at least 52 weeks of experience at the next lower grade level in the Federal service). This information must be in both your resume and on an SF-50. Those who do not provide proof of having met the time-in-grade requirement will be deemed ineligible for this position.
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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
EducationNO EDUCATION IS REQUIRED.
Additional informationTo be considered under a special hiring authority such as the Schedule A appointing authority for persons with disabilities; the direct-hire authority to appoint veterans with service-connected disabilities of 30 percent or more; Peace Corps or VISTA service; or another excepted service/special hire authority, you must submit documentation to support your claim for eligibility with your application package.
All Veterans are encouraged to visit CareerOne for resume writing tips and skill conversion terms.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.
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