Policy Analyst

Job Duties

The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. If this vacancy includes more than one grade and you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow in this position.

Performs assignments that are agency-wide in scope and have significant impact on issues facing the Division. Examples include participating in Business Reviews of field and headquarter offices, serving on task forces or study groups as the Division representative to address regional or service wide issues, or performing independent analyses of regional or service wide operations. The incumbent must be knowledgeable of the Division Commissioner's policies and ensure that views are well represented. The incumbent may also represent the Division Commissioner on local Federal executive projects or similar activities.

Leads teams of Division managers and employees or independently studies complex problems facing the Division's functions or those of particular concern or interest within the Division. This may require coordinating input from activities outside the Division, or identifying new or modified methods of performing work that requires the incumbent to demonstrate expert analytical or process analysis skills.

Coordinates cross-functional activities within the Division, including development of unit operating plans, Business Plan and Business Review assessments and reports. Assists the Division Commissioner with oversight responsibilities by conducting specific studies and analyses to support operational reviews and to measure achievement of goals and performance expectations, execution of plans, accomplishment of benchmarks, compliance with directives, and effective utilization of resources.

Analyzes program areas to discern trends in program delivery such as effectiveness of incorporating various applications into audit and compliance processes, analysis of consolidated report data to measure effectiveness in meeting baselines, or the degree to which program plans and achievements support strategic initiatives. Serves as the process analysis expert within the Division and applies skills to local or service wide issues.

Performs follow-up reviews of subordinate operations to monitor and independently report on progress toward implementing local unit and Business Plan action items, Integrity program initiatives, executive expectations, and administrative or operational review corrective actions.