Management Analyst

Summary This position is part of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Office of the Associate Administrator for Emergency Management (NA-40). A successful candidate will serve as a Management Analyst, providing administrative, financial, and logistical services; strategic guidance; and executive secretariat and security support to all program offices within NA-40. Responsibilities As a Management Analyst, you will: Applies an extensive knowledge and expert understanding of the full complement of administrative/management policies, principles, laws, regulations, and procedures to perform analytical and/or management support assignments of unusual scope and difficulty. Delegates substantial discretion to plan, schedule, carry out, and modify work assignments in progress. Provides authoritative administrative advisory services to employees and managers throughout NA-40. Works with senior management officials to develop long-range management plans, required for the efficient and effective management and operation of the organization. Initiates, leads, and conducts studies of administrative or management policies and/or program requirements encompassing many different and unrelated business processes. Recommends appropriate business management solutions or process improvements and resolves novel and extremely complex problems. Serves on intra-agency working groups with other subject matter experts and to participate in formal audits, high level meetings and conferences with departmental executives and other external review authorities or auditors. Requirements Conditions of Employment Subject to Random Drug Testing Must pass a pre-employment drug test. Favorable suitability determination required. Financial Disclosure is required. Must be able to obtain/maintain a Q level Security Clearance. You must be a United States Citizen. This employer participates in the e-Verify program. Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements. Compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) governing personal identity which will require that you provide two forms of identification. A one year probationary period may be required. Subject to polygraph examinations. Travel in- and outside the country in the performance of official duties is required, which requires an official and personal passport as well as current immunization records. The incumbent is required to have access to highly classified facilities, documents or materials related to the emergency preparedness mission. Qualifications SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA pay band or GS grade level in the Federal Service i.e., NQ-02 or GS-12. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: expert knowledge and skill in the application of analytical and evaluative methods to provide authoritative advice and guidance to management on various program, administrative, and technical issues, such as Emergency Management operations, human capital management strategies, and long-range planning initiatives. Expert knowledge of a range of administrative laws, policies, regulations, and precedents applicable to the administration of Emergency Management programs, goals, and objectives as well as methods of evaluating program goals, objectives and evaluating accomplishments. Examples of Specialized Experience: 1. Experience with qualitative and quantitative methods to plan and conduct research. 2. Experience planning, organizing, and performing assessments, reviews, or studies. 3. Experience negotiating with management to accept and implement recommendations. 4. Experience analyzing procedures, processes, policies, or systems to determine accomplishment of goals and objectives. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. If you are eligible for career transition assistance plans such as ICTAP or CTAP, you must meet the definition of "well qualified" which is defined as having a score of 85 or better. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. Education Not Applicable Additional Information The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit the links at the bottom of this page or visit the FedsHireVets website. If you believe that you are eligible for the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), please visit the OPM ICTAP/CTAP website for more information. In order to be considered under the ICTAP program, your application must score within the pre-established "well qualified" category as stated in the Qualifications section. More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement. Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year. 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