Management Analyst

Summary

The United States Capitol Police (USCP) safeguards the Congress, Members of Congress, employees, visitors, and Congressional buildings and grounds from crime, disruption, and terrorism. We protect and secure Congress so it can fulfill its constitutional and legislative responsibilities in a safe, secure and open environment.

Duties

• This position is in the Intelligence Services Bureau (ISB), Office of the Assistant Chief of Police for Protective and Intelligence Operations, United States Capitol Police. The incumbent serves as a Management Analyst responsible for planning and conducting complex management studies, organizational assessments, business-process analyses, program and project reviews, strategic planning, and related analytical assignments designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of ISB. Coordinates with stakeholders, gathers and validates information, identifies problems and trends, develops findings, and prepares reports, briefings, process documentation, and recommendations for review. Independently completes substantial portions of management studies, project reviews, process analyses, and data-reporting assignments; coordinates with stakeholders; develops findings and recommendations; and prepares reports, decision memoranda, briefings, process documentation, and related products. Applies expert knowledge of management principles, organizational practices, project-management methods, and qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques to evaluate policies, procedures, workflows, management systems, and operating practices. Identifies significant organizational or operational problems, evaluates alternative courses of action, and develops recommendations to improve program performance, resource utilization, internal controls, and service delivery. Leads or participates in cross-functional projects and organizational improvement initiatives involving ISB, Department components, process owners, subject-matter experts, contractors, and other stakeholders. Serves as an advisor to management and prepares comprehensive reports, decision memoranda, briefings, implementation plans, standard operating procedures, and other analytical products used to support management decisions. Supports administrative processes related to timekeeping, office space, supplies, equipment, inventory management, records management, emergency management and ISB security access as part of the ISB Front Office.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. For the CP-9 level you must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the CP-08/GS-10 level which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience for this grade level is defined as: 1) experience in management analysis, project coordination, process improvement, data analysis, reporting, and preparation of recommendations and analytical products for management; and 2) independently planning and carrying out the successive steps of assigned studies, project segments, process reviews, and data-analysis assignments in accordance with established policies, precedents, and accepted practices. For the CP-10 level you must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the CP-9/GS-11 level which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience for this grade level is defined as: 1) experience in management analysis, project coordination, process improvement, data analysis, reporting, and the preparation of recommendations and analytical products for management; and participating in cross-functional projects and organizational improvement initiatives involving ISB offices, Department components, process owners, subject-matter experts, contractors, and other stakeholders. For the CP-11 level you must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the CP-10/GS-12 level which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience for this grade level is defined as: 1) responsible for planning, conducting, and leading complex management studies, organizational assessments, program reviews, and administrative improvement initiatives affecting ISB programs, operations, and management processes; and 2) developing annual, multiyear, and other long-range work plans and determining the qualitative and quantitative methods necessary to complete assigned projects and studies. All eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. (Information on Qualification & Education is located at the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/)

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen. Successful completion of a background investigation is required. Must complete a one-year probationary period. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Security (TS/SCI) Clearance. Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid REAL ID U.S. driver's license.

Education

There is no education substitution for experience in this series and/or grade.

How to apply

Navigate to the following URL to apply to this job: USCP Careers 1. Follow the prompts to upload your resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. 2. Click the Submit Application button to submit your application package. 3. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date. 4. To verify that your application is complete, log into your account and select the job posting for this position. The page will display the status of your application, the documentation received, and any correspondence the Department has sent related to this application. 5. Failure to provide all required documents and information requested by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application not being considered. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date to receive consideration.