Program Analyst

Summary This position is located in the Small Business Administration, Office of Investment and Innovation in Washington, DC. The incumbent will serve as a seasoned analyst and advisor to management on the evaluation of SBA programs and resulting effectiveness issues. The work of this position is performed in a staff capacity that supports the principal mission or line program(s) of the SBA and/or its organizational components. Responsibilities APPLICATION LIMIT: This vacancy announcement is limited to the first 100 applications received and will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the day that we receive the 100th application, or at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the listed closing date, whichever occurs first. As a Program Analyst, GS-0343-13, you will be responsible for: Researching, identifying, coordinating, and writing a variety of reports requiring in-depth and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of specific SBA initiatives and programs. Serving as an expert who provides senior leadership with program evaluation results that are utilized in the resource management process for greater program effectiveness. Classifying program planning specifics through discussions and meetings with representatives of varying organizations Performing a wide variety of especially difficult administrative, technical, and analytical duties pertaining to program and functional related activities during all phases of the planning, programming, and budgeting process. Participating in agency and cross-agency work groups and teams involving cross-cutting initiatives and activities such as: conference planning, notice of awards, or updated procedures Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Specialized Experience for GS-13: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service, obtained in either the private or public sector: Experience managing or leading multiple projects in varying levels of complexity; and Experience producing publishable quality data reports for internal approval; and Experience researching and analysis skills including financial industry and analysis These qualifications must be clearly referenced in your resume. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on OPM's Qualifications web site: Management and Program Analysis Series 0343 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, 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. TIME-IN-GRADE: If you are a current career or career-conditional federal employee applying for promotion under Merit Promotion you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks in positions at the next level lower than the position being filled. All qualification requirements must be met by 11:59 pm (Eastern Time) on 11/15/2024. Education Education may not be substituted for experience for this position. Additional Information This is a bargaining unit position with AFGE Local 228. This is not a (drug) testing designated position (TDP). Career and InterAgency Career Transition Assistance Programs: Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) is a program that helps "surplus" or "displaced" federal employees improve their chances of finding a new job in their current agency (intra-agency, i.e. SBA employees only). Inter-Agency Career Transition Assistance (ICTAP) is a program that helps "surplus" or "displaced" federal employees improve their chances of finding a new job at another agency (inter-agency; i.e. not applying to their current or former agency). You are eligible for CTAP/ICTAP if: 1. You are a current federal employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee meaning you have received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF). 2. Your agency, or the agency to which you are applying, is accepting applications from within or outside of the permanent workforce. 3. The position to which you are applying MUST BE in the Local Commuting Area of the position of record from which you are being displaced. 4. You meet the qualifications and other requirements of the job for which you are applying. This includes being rated as well-qualified for the position (score of 85 or better based on your responses to the competencies and associated questions listed within the assessment). Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. For additional information visit www.sss.gov. Consistent with work requirements and current SBA Policy, and all applicable provisions of the collective bargaining agreement with AFGE the SBA offers employees opportunities to perform work at an alternative location (e.g. home). Telework may be available. For information on Telework visit: http://www.telework.gov/ Additional vacancies may be filled from this vacancy announcement if additional vacancies occur within 180 days of the date the certificates were issue d.