Supervisory Management and Program Analyst, GS-0343-15 (ED Only)

DutiesAPPLICATION 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 Management and Program Analyst, GS-0343-15, you will be responsible for : Planning and assigning work, making decisions on work problems, evaluating performance, recommending promotions, taking disciplinary actions, and making position selections. Hearing and resolving employee complaints, approving leave, counseling employees, and assuring training needs are satisfied. Assuming and exercising leadership and responsibility for equal opportunity in employees' employment, development, advancement, and treatment directly and indirectly supervised.As a recognized expert on institutions of higher education and the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) community in particular, providing leadership in evaluating, assessing, and improving programs and management systems by applying various qualitative and quantitative techniques.Developing new standards for program management and analytical methods. Planning and overseeing the architecture for evaluation and measurement initiatives that significantly impact Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).Advising senior staff on proposals and legislative matters that involve substantial controversy, intense outside interest, or significant long-term effects on the program or other organizations.Creating tools and metrics to inform management about project status, timelines, and achieving objectives.Requirements Conditions of EmploymentRelocation will not be paid.Males 18 and over must be registered with the Selective Service.Must be a US CitizenMay be required to complete a background investigation.You may be subject to serve a one-year supervisory probationary period.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).Conditions of EmploymentTELEWORK ELIGIBILITY : You may be eligible for occasional telework in which you are required to report to the office on a regular basis. Participation must be requested and approved by the supervisor and there must be a signed telework agreement. The number of telework days approved is determined by the agency policy, emergency situations, the approval of your immediate supervisor. You must have access to high-speed internet and cell phone service meeting current Agency policy from the approved work location.   QualificationsMinimum Qualification RequirementsYou may meet the minimum qualifications for the GS-15, if you possess the specialize experience.Specialized Experience for the GS-15One year of experience in either federal or non-federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS-14 performing two (2) out of three (3) of the following duties or work assignments : 1. Experience in designing and conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses of the effectiveness of program operations.2. Experience in oral and written presentations on research and analyses to senior management.3. Experience in planning, assigning work, and providing direction and supervision to assigned teams.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) GS-15The 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. Ability to analyze a wide range of statutory, regulatory, managerial, and administrative issues related to implementing Executive Order 13256.2. Ability to interpret the Higher Education Act of 1965 and apply it to establish authority relevant to Historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs)3. Knowledge of system methods and processes for assessing and enhancing programs, institutional infrastructures, and facilitating planning. EducationThere is no education requirement at this grade level.Additional informationVeterans’ 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 sro_recruiting@ed.gov 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. Help 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 productive balance between work and home, 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 telework and 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.Review our benefitsEligibility 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.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.We use a multi-step process to review and evaluate applicants : 1. Eligibility and Minimum Qualifications Once the vacancy announcement closes, we will review your submitted resume and documents to determine if you meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements, including any required education, experience, and / or selective placement factors. You will be rated as ineligible if you are outside of the area of consideration (i.e., who may apply) or your application is missing any required documents. You will be rated as not qualified if you do not possess the minimum qualification requirements.2. Rating and Ranking If you are found to meet both the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements, we will assess the quality of your experience and the extent to which you possess the required KSAs by comparing your submitted resume and documents against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. (The occupational questionnaire is the list of questions in the automated system that you will have an opportunity to answer once you apply for the position). Based on the outcome of this evaluation, you will be assigned a numerical score (out of 100 possible). If your responses to the occupational questionnaire are not substantiated by your submitted resume, you may be eliminated from receiving further consideration.3. Referral and Selection If you are found to be amongst the most highly qualified applicants, you will be referred to the selecting official. As part of the assessment and selection process, the selecting official may invite you to participate in a structured interview, check your references, and / or request that you submit a writing sample or complete a written assessment or exercise to further evaluate your qualifications for this position.You may preview questions for this vacancy.