Policy Analyst

Summary

This position is located in the Executive Office of the President (EOP), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Federal Financial Management Branch or the Federal Financial Assistance and Real Property Branch. The incumbent will provide a wide range of policy and financial management related work related to the assigned portfolio. Promotion to the next highest grade level is neither guaranteed nor implied.

Duties

• As a Policy Analyst, GS-0301-13/14/15, your typical work assignments may include the following depending on the branch you are selected for: Federal Financial Management Branch: - Develops, analyzes, and evaluates Government-wide financial management policies, programs, and initiatives. - Leads and coordinates complex financial management projects, including developing project plans, managing milestones, resolving implementation issues, and coordinating across Federal agencies and other stakeholders. - Develops and evaluates policies and guidance related to Federal financial reporting, accounting standards, financial management systems, and internal controls. - Conducts analyses of complex financial management issues and develops recommendations to support OMB and Administration policy decisions. - Coordinates Government-wide implementation of financial management policies and initiatives and provides technical assistance and guidance to Federal agencies. Federal Financial Assistance or Real Property Branch: - Develops, analyzes, and evaluates Government-wide policy on Federal financial assistance or Real Property. - Conducts independent special studies to support financial, budget, and regulatory policies regarding Federal financial assistance or Real Property. - Measures costs and effects of alternative policy choices to recommend actionable options. - Engages with stakeholders across federal agencies, state and local governments, and Congress. - Coordinates interagency policy development and builds multi-stakeholder consensus. - Oversees government-wide project plans for new policy implementation. - Reviews proposed budget actions, legislation, and regulations. - Serves as the resident OMB expert for Federal financial assistance or Real Property. - Supervises junior staff, interns, detailees, and interagency task forces. - Assists supervisors in communicating key policies, priorities, and operational guidelines.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must meet the qualification requirements outlined below to be considered minimally qualified for this position. The qualification requirements are in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standards. TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade level or pay band in Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the next lower grade or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. ALL QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the next lower grade or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Examples of specialized experience are: You may qualify at the GS-13 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: 1. Analyzing and evaluating Federal programs and policies by collecting, interpreting, and presenting data to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency; AND 2. Experience in one or more of the following: financial reporting and accounting standards, financial operations, financial management systems, internal controls; or financial assistance programs, regulations, policies, or procedures, as well as knowledge of audit requirements.; AND 3. Analyzing issues, evaluated alternatives, and recommended solutions to enhance policy, program operations, and compliance outcomes. You may qualify at the GS-14 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: 1. Analyzing and evaluating Federal programs and policies by collecting, interpreting, and presenting data to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency; AND 2. Experience in one or more of the following: financial reporting and accounting standards, financial operations, financial management systems, internal controls; or financial assistance programs, regulations, policies, or procedures, as well as knowledge of audit requirements; AND 3. Analyzing issues, evaluated alternatives, and recommended solutions to enhance policy, program operations, and compliance outcomes; AND 4. Leading or coordinating complex projects involving multiple organizations or stakeholders. You may qualify at the GS-15 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: 1. Analyzing and evaluating Federal programs and policies by collecting, interpreting, and presenting data to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency; AND 2. Analyzing issues, evaluated alternatives, and recommended solutions to enhance policy, program operations, and compliance outcomes; 3. Leading or coordinating complex projects involving multiple organizations or stakeholders, AND 4. planning, conducting, and managing complex studies, projects, and analyses related to one or more of the following: financial reporting and accounting standards, financial operations, financial management systems, internal controls; or financial assistance programs, regulations, policies, or procedures, as well as knowledge of audit requirements; AND 5. Applying analytical skills to resolve highly complex and sensitive issues, assess policy and program impacts, develop strategic recommendations, and communicate findings to senior executives and policymakers. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

There is no education substitution for this job series.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. If an application limit has been reached, the vacancy may close prior to the stated closing date. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. To ensure full consideration of your experience and education we encourage you to use the USAJOBS resume builder to prepare your resume or to guide you in preparing your resume. See http://www.usajobs.gov/Content/pdfs/Tutorials-Resume.pdf for more information. PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant. Application packages will NOT be accepted via mail or e-mail. All resumes/applications received at the addresses listed in the Contact Information or Agency Information will not be considered for this vacancy announcement. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13039593.