Program Analyst

Summary

See QUALIFICATIONS for important information about this position.

Independently leads complex studies, analyses and process improvement initiatives related to the assigned program area. Provides expert recommendations to senior management on program effectiveness, efficiency and compliance. Supports the development and implementation of agency-wide policies and initiatives.

See DUTIES for additional responsibilities of this position.

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Duties

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• Provides advanced analytical and evaluative support; leads research, analyzes data, prepares reports and makes recommendations that influence policy formulation, program alignment and executive decision-making at the enterprise level.
• Provides authoritative advice and guidance to senior management on the resolution of complex, sensitive or controversial program-related problems; develops and presents analyses of high-impact issues.
• Provides expert recommendations to senior management on program effectiveness, efficiency and compliance and supports the development and implementation of agency-wide policies and initiatives.
• Represents the office at executive staff meetings and on interagency workgroups addressing government-wide concerns; may serve as a technical expert or lead on cross-functional teams.
• Prepares and coordinates the preparation of highly confidential reports, briefing materials and background information for senior management on a variety of programmatic and administrative concerns, including sensitive or controversial issues.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship required. If you are a male born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt under the Selective Service Law. See
• Fingerprinting and background and/or security investigation may be required. Job offers are contingent on fingerprinting and background / security investigation results.
• All application materials must be received by the closing date. All application forms submitted become the property of SSA Human Resources. Requests for copies of application documents will not be accepted.
• Applicants must be in good standing. Applicants must have a fully successful rating of record. Official Personnel Folders will not be reviewed.
• See QUALIFICATIONS, ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED and REQUIRED DOCUMENTS for more information about this position.
• Resumes exceeding two pages in length will not be considered. See the 'Required Documents' section below for more information.

Qualifications

To meet Minimum Qualifications for this GS-14 Program Analyst position you must demonstrate at least 52 weeks of Specialized Experience.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE must have been gained in a federal position at or above GS-13 OR (if your position is on another federal pay scale OR outside of federal service) by performing duties at a level of responsibility and difficulty equivalent to GS-13 or above.

Specialized experience is work that primarily consists of managing cybersecurity practices within an organization to ensure that information systems, networks and data are protected from cyber threats.

**If you have this experience, your resume must describe, in your own words, the duties you perform that demonstrate it.**

Reviewers cannot assume you perform duties you don't describe.

Since Specialized Experience also has a time component, it must be evident that the duties you describe are at the required level for at least 52 weeks.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE can be demonstrated by any of the following:

(1) justifying resources for cybersecurity programs, ensuring compliance with federal and agency-specific controls and supporting investments in cyber tools, training and infrastructure

(2) interpreting, evaluating or applying administrative and management policies, procedures or regulations to support cybersecurity programs or initiatives

(3) analyzing data and providing recommendations to improve the effectiveness, efficiency or compliance of cybersecurity operations

(4) building and fostering effective teams or business relationships to support cybersecurity objectives

(5) communicating cybersecurity concepts, policies or recommendations to management, staff or external partners, both orally and in writing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Specialized Experience) must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Applicants for promotion must have 52 weeks at (or equivalent to) GS-13.

Time in grade requirement for applicants with federal status must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

This position does not have an educational requirement.

Education cannot be used in lieu of (or in addition to) Specialized Experience.

Additional information

WHO MAY APPLY:

(1) ICTAP/CTAP :Career Transition Guide)

(2) Current Competitive Service / permanent OR conditional tenure

(3) Former Competitive Service resigned or retired with

(a) permanent tenure (separation at any time)

(b) conditional tenure (separation within previous 3 years) OR

(c) conditional tenure AND vet preference (separation at any time)

(4) Current Excepted Service:

(a) agency with competitive service compatibility (Foreign Service, US Postal Service, etc.)

(b) agency with Interchange Agreement

(c) Schedule A block 5 of APPOINTMENT action shows Reg 213.3102(u) must work in competitive service agency, agency with competitive service compatibility or agency with Interchange Agreement

(d) not described above but can demonstrate prior Competitive Service OR vet status

(5) Former Excepted Service - must have prior Competitive Service (permanent or conditional tenure) OR vet status

(6) Military Spouse see USAJOBS Help Center | Military Spouses

(7) VEOA see USAJOBS Help Center - Veterans - veterans with non-qualifying federal status (i.e., certain Excepted Service or non-tenured positions) may apply under VEOA, but still must provide federal status documents (e.g., current SF-50 / performance appraisal or separation SF-50).

VEOA / Military Spouse cannot be used to circumvent federal status requirements. Applicants will be considered on federal status first. Military status will be considered only if federal status cannot be used. Eligibilities must be fully documented to receive consideration.

If you are a federal contractor, do not identify yourself as a federal employee.

OTHER NOTES:

See QUALIFICATIONS for information on qualifying for this position.

See HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED and REQUIRED DOCUMENTS for information on applying for this position.

This is a non-bargaining unit position to be filled under the provisions of the Management Officials Promotion Plan. The best-qualified list for this vacancy may be used to fill the same or similar positions in this office. Additional selections may be made within 6 months of the date the best qualified list is issued.

Relocation expenses will not be paid; salary will be set in accordance with locality pay provisions.

Successful performance of work in this position and adherence to conditions of this position will be assessed during the 1-year probationary period served that may be served by new appointees (e.g., new to SSA and/or new to this series).

This is a high-risk public trust position. You may be required to complete Standard Form 85P, Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions, to have the appropriate investigation conducted.

Position is assigned to:

Security and Resiliency

Cyber Security

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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