Program Analyst

Summary HRS partners with Federal agencies to provide diverse Human Capital solutions. ASMG is responsible for the USA Staffing program and other HR information technology tools which are used by Federal agencies on a reimbursable basis. The incumbent serves as a Program Analyst or Product Owner on USA Staffing Agile Development (Scrum) teams. Human Resources Solutions has many job openings at various levels and locations. View them here: https://www.usajobs.gov/Search/Results?mco=OPM-HRS Responsibilities Guide software development lifecycle for USA Staffing features and capabilities, from conceptual design and feature prioritization through testing and release. Ensure that all functionalities and capabilities adhere strictly to federal hiring laws, regulations, guidelines, and uphold the highest standards of best practices. Perform work breakdown and write user stories to capture detailed requirements and acceptance criteria for USA Staffing features. Elicit and document detailed requirements from stakeholders, ensuring a clear understanding of their needs and expectations for USA Staffing features and capabilities. Serve as a key member of the Agile scrum team, participating in all scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among team members, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and shared ownership of the product. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a U.S. Citizen or National Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation May be required to successfully complete a probationary period Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required BU POSITIONS POSTED FOR WASHINGTON, DC AREA (BU Code - 2286) This position is eligible for inclusion in the bargaining unit. The union that represents employees in this position is the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 32 Qualifications Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Specialized Experience requirements as noted below. Specialized Experience: GS-13: You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing ALL the following duties: Identifying root problems or trends involving Human Resources Information Technology (HRIT) system through analyzing information (e.g., from business intelligence tools, help desk tickets, database queries, user feedback surveys, or provided by customers); AND Developing and implementing business process improvements by analyzing customer needs, goals, problems, or questions; AND Conducting functional and regression testing to validate system functionality and ensure compliance with federal hiring laws and best practices. Applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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. Education Additional Information Relocation expenses will not be paid. If you are unable to apply online and would like to request information about the Alternate Application process, please use the contact information at the bottom of this announcement. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across OPM. Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Reasonable Accommodation Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire