Management and Program Analyst

Description:

This position is located in the Farm Service Agency, Deputy Administrator for Field Operations (DAFO), Business Analysis and Management Support Division.

The incumbent performs analyses of long and short-term program operations in State and county offices, including identifying and recommending improvements in both program and administrative operations.

Requirements:

In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's General Schedule Qualification Standards.

Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. If education is required or being used to qualify, you must submit a copy of your transcripts.

Specialized Experience Requirement

For the GS- 09 grade level: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in federal service or comparable experience not gained through federal service. Specialized experience is defined as:

• Administering and coordinating administrative, farm program or farm loan programs which demonstrates knowledge of the laws and regulations governing these programs;
• Using various software packages to prepare narrative and various reports;
• Experience establishing and maintaining effective relationships with representatives of public and private organizations, and others to coordinate activities and provide guidance and explain administrative, farm or farm loan program regulations, programs, and policies.

OR

Education at the GS-09 grade level: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Any field of study.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience:
A combination of education and experience as listed above.

For the GS-11 grade level: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in federal service or comparable experience not gained through federal service. Specialized experience is defined as:

• Reviewing, administering and/or coordinating administrative, farm or farm loan programs which demonstrates substantial knowledge of the laws and regulations governing these programs;
• Using various software packages to prepare narrative and various reports;
• Experience drafting guidance regarding management initiatives and business process improvements;
• Experience establishing and maintaining effective relationships with representatives of public and private organizations, and others to coordinate activities and provide guidance and explain administrative and farm program or farm loan program regulations, programs, and policies.

OR

Education at the GS-11 grade level: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Any field of study.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience:
A combination of education and experience as listed above.

For the GS-12 grade level: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in federal service or comparable experience not gained through federal service. Specialized experience is defined as:

For the GS-13 grade level: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in federal service or comparable experience not gained through federal service. Specialized experience is defined as:

There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-12 and GS-13 grade levels.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Time-in-Grade Requirement: If you are a current federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirements of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. You must meet this requirement by the closing date of this announcement.