Workforce Analyst

DutiesAs a GS-14 Workforce Analyst, you will perform the following duties : Demonstrates vast knowledge of employment-related issues and effective strategies for employment, reemployment or advancement in the workplace for adults, dislocated workers, and youth, as well as extensive knowledge of the public workforce investment system.Provides expert analysis and advice to support the development of ETA policy and guidance for the workforce system and grantees.Prepares analysis of research and evaluation studies and program experience to develop new program initiatives and to identify issues requiring further study and analysis.Develops funding opportunity announcements or Training and Employment Guidance Letters for grant applications and prepares funding allotments.Coordinates with Federal Project Officers for grants, ensuring interim and final deliverables are completed within established timeframes, grantee cohort performance measures are meeting expected targets, or grantee implementation lags projected milestones.Identifies underlying issues where performance or financial indicators show that grantee cohorts are not meeting agency objectives. Informs management of issues as appropriate, recommends solutions and implements corrective actions with Federal Project Officers.Identifies need for, develops and delivers effective on-site and web-based technical assistance for grantees, workforce system officials, other federal and state agencies, and DOL staff that reflect expertise in serving adult, dislocated, youth, or older workers through programs operated by the public workforce investment system.Responds to requests for information or technical assistance. Identifies and shares effective workforce practices, service delivery strategies, and tools. Uses data to inform program management, spending, and technical assistance decisions.Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with federal, state, and local agencies and other DOL agencies; organizations; and employers to ensure that ETA policies and priorities regarding adult, dislocated, youth, or older workers are given appropriate consideration, and that senior ETA and DOL staff are apprised of major policy and program initiatives of other agencies.Develops and maintains other partnerships and participates in task forces or working groups as identified.Prepares timely, accurate and responsive written documents such as fact sheets, memos, policy papers, and advisories; edits other's work for consistency with current agency strategic direction and formatting and style preferences.Persuades others to accept recommendations, cooperate, or change their behavior; works with others towards an agreement; negotiates to find mutally acceptable solutions. Requirements Conditions of EmploymentMust be a U.S. Citizen.Must be at least 16 years old.Candidate required to obtain the necessary security / investigation level.Requires a probationary period if the requirement has not been met.Subject to financial disclosure requirements. QualificationsYou must meet the Basic Requirements / IOR (Individual Occupational Requirement) andthe "Specialized Experience" to qualify for the Workforce Analyst, as described below.Basic Requirements / IOR (Individual Occupational Requirement) : A. Degree that included at least 30 semester hours in one or a combination of the following : sociology, psychology, economics, political science, or allied social science subjects that are especially pertinent to knowledge and understanding of employment and training programs.ORB. Courses in a college or university consisting of 30 semester hours as described in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5 or equivalent) : Professional experience in studying, analyzing, and / or advising on the economic, social and / or psychological factors affecting employment and training problems. This experience must have required knowledge of one or more of the following : Labor force dynamics, e.g., the population, economic, cultural, and political factors affecting employment and training problems; problems relating to labor force adjustment to automation and other technological change; the effects of collective bargaining agreements; and the impact on job content and educational and training requirements of a rapidly changing industrial environment.The cultural, environmental, political, or sociological factors related to employability or employment, e.g., employment and training problems concerning specific ethnic groups, group imbalances, skill imbalances, patterns of discrimination, rural community life, etc.The psychological aspects of employability such as individual differences, attitude formation, motivation, and factors affecting learning.NOTE : You must submit academic transcripts demonstrating that you meet the qualifying educational requirements listed above. You must supply transcripts from each academic institution in which the required courses were taken in order to receive credit for that course work. If you do not submit sufficient academic documentation necessary to demonstrate that you meet the Basic Requirements described above, your application will be deemed incomplete and you will be ineligible for further consideration for this vacancy.In Addition to meeting the Basic Requirements / IOR you must also meet the specialized experience and / or education for this position.Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform the duties of the position successfully, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.For GS-14 : Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level GS-13 in the Federal Service with the public workforce development programs authorized by WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act).Qualifying specialized experience for GS-14 includes all of the following : Experience providing technical assistance to grantees on workforce development issues;Experience analyzing policies in order to develop responses to grantees regarding program requirements; andExperience drafting program guidance and funding opportunity announcements,WHEN DOCUMENTING EXPERIENCE IN YOUR RESUME, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. NO ASSUMPTIONS WILL BE MADE ABOUT YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE.EducationAll academic degrees and course work must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions. You must upload a copy of your transcripts to support the Education requirement.Any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service.If your education was completed at a foreign college or university, you must show comparability to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States and comparability to applicable minimum coursework requirements for this position. Click Evaluation of Foreign Education for more information.Additional informationThis position is inside the bargaining unit. If the duty location is within the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, the position will be included in the Local 12, AFGE bargaining unit. If the duty location is outside the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, the position will be included in the NCFLL bargaining unit.The mission of the Department of Labor (DOL) is to protect the welfare of workers and job seekers, improve working conditions, expand high-quality employment opportunities, and assure work-related benefits and rights for all workers. As such, the Department is committed to fostering a workplace and workforce that promote equal employment opportunity, reflects the diversity of the people we seek to serve, and models a culture of respect, equity, inclusion, and accessibility where every employee feels heard, supported, and empowered.Refer to these links for more information : GENERAL INFORMATION, REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION, ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION, FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEESAs a condition of employment, all personnel must undergo a background investigation for access to DOL facilities, systems, information and / or classified materials before they can enter on duty : BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONThis position is subject to the confidential financial disclosure requirements of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (P.L. 95-521). Therefore, if selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest(s) and your prospective position with DOL. This information will be required annually.Click here for Telework Position Information. This is not a remote work position. The selectee will report to an assigned DOL office location on a regular basis and is eligible for participation in telework as determined by management in accordance with DOL policy.Based on agency needs, additional positions may be filled using this vacancy.The Fair Chance Act (FCA) prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOL employee has violated your rights under the FCA, you may file a complaint of the alleged violation following our agency's complaint process Guidelines for Reporting Violations of the Fair Chance Act.Note : The FCA does not apply to some positions specified under the Act, such as law enforcement or national security positions.All Department of Labor employees are subject to the provisions of the Drug-Free Workplace Program under Executive Order 12564 and Public Law 100-71. 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. 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.Evaluation Factors (Competencies) - All qualified applicants will be evaluated on the following key competencies : Grants ManagementOral CommunicationOrganizational AwarenessTechnical CompetenceTechnical CredibilityWritten CommunicationClick here for evaluation details.You may preview questions for this vacancy here : The information you provide may be verified by a review of your paid, unpaid, volunteer, and other lived experience, as it demonstrates the competencies or skills required for the position to be filled. Your evaluation may include an interview, reference checks, or other assessment conducted by HR specialists, subject matter experts, or panel members and may include other assessment tools (ex. interview, structured interview, written test, work sample, etc.). The examining Office of Human Resources (OHR) makes the final determination concerning applicant ratings. Your resume MUST provide sufficient information to substantiate your vacancy question responses. If not, the OHR may amend your responses to more accurately reflect the level of competency indicated by the content of your resume.INFORMATION FOR CTAP ELIGIBLE(S) ONLY : If you are eligible for special priority selection under CTAP, you must be well-qualified for the position to receive consideration. CTAP eligible(s) will be considered well-qualified if they attain at least a rating score of 85 in a numerical rating scheme. Be sure to review the eligibility questions to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP eligible and submit supporting documentation.