PROGRAM ANALYST

Program Analyst

This vacancy is for a GS-0343-9 / 11, Program Analyst located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, SFLC WSD Workforce Management BR -SFLC-WSD-WMB in Baltimore, Maryland. Responsibilities You will serve as a Program Analyst and be responsible for providing expertise in the areas of planning, programming, budgeting, execution, and reviewing and Human Resources and organizational / manpower allocations in support of the USCG, Surface Force Logistics Center. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include :

• Serving as an advisor to management, in areas to include but not limited to; workforce management, organizational effectiveness, and strategic initiatives, with independent responsibilities for resolving controversial and complex issues.
• Developing, overseeing, and analyzing administrative programs and conduct management surveys and / or research on substantive issues of moderate scope and impact to assess the effectiveness of program operations for a large complex organization.
• Collecting, reviewing, evaluating, and interpreting data to provide advice and recommendations to staff via reports, briefings, and project papers.
• Planning and carrying out projects to provide comprehensive management-related services on a variety of complex interrelated issues.
• Researching and interpreting federal laws, regulations, policies, and procedures to advise on intent and application of concepts and principles to different situations that arise.
• Coordinating with different organizations to identify development needs and opportunities to maximize capabilities and achieve organizational manpower goals.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) 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.

Reasonable Accommodation Information Requirements Conditions of Employment All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume : Social Security Number (SSN) Date of Birth (DOB) Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position) Personal information : such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.

Key Requirements : Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See www.sss.gov A one-year probationary period may be required. To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation. This position requires a public trust clearance. This is not a Bargaining Unit position. Selectee must be able to obtain / maintain a valid state driver's license. Time-in-Grade requirement must be met by the closing date of the vacancy. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit.

Qualifications To qualify at the GS- 09 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis. Applying Analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to complex or issues concerning efficiency and effectiveness of program operations. Able to interpret pertinent laws, regulations, policies, and precedents which affect the use of program and related support resources in organizations. Demonstrating skill in maintaining effective working relationships inside and outside the immediate organization. Working under supervisor on planning and organizing a variety of projects that the organization needs for manpower reports and assignments.

To qualify at the GS-11grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis. Applying Analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to complex or issues concerning efficiency and effectiveness of program operations. Able to interpret pertinent laws, regulations, policies, and precedents which affect the use of program and related support resources in organizations. Demonstrating skill in maintaining effective working relationships inside and outside the immediate organization. Independently responsible for planning and organizing a variety of projects that the organization needs for manpower reports and assignments.

NOTE : All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or related applicable assessment) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. NOTE : Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience) : 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 This position does not have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and / or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail. Are you qualifying based on education? Submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) from an accredited institution. Once selected & prior to appointment, applicants must provide an official college transcript. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. College Transcript : If this position requires specific educational course work to qualify, or you are qualifying based in whole or part on education, you are required to provide all unofficial transcripts (undergraduate, graduate, etc.) by the closing date of this announcement or you will be disqualified from further consideration. Transcripts should be legible and detailed, showing course number and department (i.e., bio 101, math 210, etc.), course title, number of credit hours, and grade earned. If course content cannot be easily identified from the title of the course as listed on your transcript, you must submit an official course description from the college / university that reflects the content at the time the course was taken. FOREIGN EDUCATION : Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. To receive this credit, you must submit evidence of equivalency as provided by a credentialling evaluation service. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application.

Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. Additional Information Due Weight Due weight will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3). E-Verify DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities. Fair Chance Act The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Homeland Security and its Components from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to Dexter.L.Greene@uscg.mil. Suitability Statement If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment. Shared Certificates Statement Applying to this announcement certifies that you