What are the responsibilities and job description for the Workforce Analyst position at Employment and Training Administration?

Summary

This position is in the Office of Workforce Investment's Division of Adult Services and Governance, Partnership and Innovation Unit. It requires the performance of a variety of program-related assignments to include analyzing legislation and developing program requirements, establishing, and revising program policy and operating procedures, reviewing plans and operations for conformity and compliance with program requirements, procedures, and policies, and providing technical assistance.

This job is open to

Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of this agency.

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

Clarification from the agency

Open to current permanent Employment and Training Administration, Office of Workforce Investment (OWI) employees with competitive status; CTAP eligibles in the local commuting area of Washinton, DC.

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Duties

As 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 Employment

Must 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.

Qualifications

You 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.

B. 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; and

Experience 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.

Education

All 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 information

This 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 EMPLOYEES

As 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 INVESTIGATION

This 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.

Benefits

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.

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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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You 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 Management

Oral Communication

Organizational Awareness

Technical Competence

Technical Credibility

Written Communication

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You may preview questions for this vacancy here : https : / / apply.usastaffing.gov / ViewQuestionnaire / 12662979

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.

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Required Documents

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

The following documents must be submitted by 11 : 59 p.m. (ET) on the vacancy closing date.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements of time-in-grade (52 weeks at the next lower grade), time-after-competitive-appointment (90 days), and minimum qualifications (52 weeks equivalent to the next lower grade in federal service). These requirements must be met within 30 days of 01 / 16 / 2025 the announcement closing date.

The following documents are required from all applicants (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY) :

AGENCY EMPLOYEES : Please provide a copy of your last or most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which shows your appointment eligibility for the position for which you are applying. Your SF-50 must identify the highest grade you held on a permanent basis, Pay Plan / Pay Schedule, Series, Grade / Pay Band, and career status. Multiple SF-50 may be submitted to demonstrate your highest previous rate and eligibility.

WARNING : An award SF-50 (ex. cash or time off award) may not indicate grade, step, and competitive status. For current DOL employees, an award SF-50 DOES NOT indicate grade and step.

Resumes are required- provide a resume either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one from your profile. To receive full consideration for relevant and specialized experience, please list the month, year, and number of work hours worked for experience listed on your resume. We also suggest that you preview the vacancy questions, and confirm that your resume supports your question responses.

Most recent performance appraisal / evaluation signed and dated within 18 months is requested by the agency, but will not disqualify candidates if not submitted. If not submitted during the application process, one may / will be requested at the time of the interview if the opportunity is extended.

In most cases, CTAP applicants must submit this document - see the CTAP link below for more details.

The following documents are required (if applicable) :

Displaced Employee Placement Documents : Only required if requesting priority consideration under Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) Eligibility. Click / Review this CTAP link to confirm what must be submitted as proof that the requirement has been met.

Unofficial Transcript(s) (in English) - If you are using education as a basis for qualifying for this position, you must submit all applicable academic transcripts demonstrating that you meet the qualifying educational requirements (ex. BA / BS, MA, JD, Ph.D., etc.). If specific coursework is required to qualify, you must supply an unofficial transcript from each academic institution in which the required courses were taken in order to receive credit. You may upload your unofficial transcript(s) as one document with a maximum size limit of 5 MB.

NOTE : The OFFICIAL Transcript(s) MUST BE RECEIVED, if you are selected, and prior to receiving the firm offer with a start date.

Cover Letters are not mandatory and will not be used to verify experience but may be submitted.

Reference the Education Section for College Transcript and Evaluation of Foreign Education.

Do not upload password-protected documents.

Applicants selected for employment who are not current DOL employees will be required to provide proof of citizenship, and the E-Verify system will be used to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements :

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and / or degrees from

schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

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To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, including submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section.

Your application and ALL required supplemental documents MUST be received by 11 : 59 pm Eastern Time on the vacancy closing date to receive consideration.

Paper applications and supplemental documents submitted in any other manner without prior approval from the vacancy contact will not be considered. Click here for information on Reasonable Accommodations.

Important - Save your information before the 30 minute system timeout! For help, go to USAJOBS Help Center.

STEP 1 - Create USAJOBS Account on www.usajobs.gov, including Resume and Saved Documents. Your resume must provide sufficient information to substantiate your responses to the self-assessment vacancy questions. If not, HR may amend your responses to more accurately reflect the competency indicated by resume content. For each employment period , include start / end month & year and note full-time or part-time (if part-time, include # of hours worked per week) otherwise, your application may be considered incomplete.

STEP 2 - Complete the 1st part of the application process (USAJOBS). Once you have identified a job on USAJOBS that you wish to apply for, click on the job title and then click the Apply button. For questions about the vacancy, contact the Agency Contact at the bottom of the announcement. Proceed through the steps noted at the top of the USAJOBS page. You will be able to select a resume and documents from your USAJOBS Account that you can submit as a package as part of your DOL application. In the final step, once you have certified your application, click the Continue to agency site button.

STEP 3 - Complete the 2nd part of the application process (DOL). On the Department of Labor (DOL) page, create a DOL Account if you have not already and click Apply to this vacancy . Continue through the progress steps at the top of the DOL page. The 2nd progress step is where you answer the vacancy-specific questions. The 3rd progress step Documents is where you submit the required documents (only if applicable to you) specified in the Required Documents section of this vacancy.

STEP 4 - On the Review and Submit step , verify each section of your application is complete and correct. In order to submit your application, you must have a check mark next to each section listed. If there is an X, return to the appropriate section and follow the prompts. When it is ready for submission, certify your application and click the Submit Application button.

STEP 5 - Edit Application as needed by 11 : 59 pm Eastern Time of Closing Date by returning to USAJOBS, clicking the vacancy, thenUpdate Application.

NOTE : It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.

For more detailed information on applying for positions with DOL click here to view the U.S. Department of Labor, How to Apply website.

Agency contact information

Yolanda Schmitz

Phone

972-850-4434

schmitz.yolanda.i@dol.gov

Address

Employment and Training Administration

200 Constitution Avenue NW

Washington, DC 20210

Next steps

Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and refer candidates for selection consideration. Candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interviews. You will be notified of the outcome. A selection is expected to be made within 30 calendar days of the issuance date of the certificate.

For instructions on how to check the status of your application, go to USAJOBS Help Guide.

USAJOBS will no longer send status alert email notifications. You can check your application status in the TAS by logging into USAJOBS and in the Applicant Dashboard, click the hiring agency Talent Acquisition System (TAS). If the TAS does not provide application tracking information, contact the agency's point of contact on the job announcement.

To verify that your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, select the Application Status link, and then select the more information link for this position. The Application page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and / or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

Fair and Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability

New employee probationary period

Privacy Act

Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service

Signature and false statements

Social security number request

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