Summary
This position is located in the Office of the Executive Secretariat Staff (S/ES-S), Innovation Unit. You will serve as a Program Analyst responsible for planning, analyzing and/or evaluating the effectiveness of operating programs as well as developing, proposing, and sustaining innovative approaches to increase efficiency and support the work of the S/ES.
Duties
- Provides bureau leadership with advice and analysis on the effectiveness and efficiency of various functions regarding developing, proposing, and sustaining innovative approaches to increase efficiency and support the work of the S/ES-S.
- Provides a broad range of analytical and advisory functions relating to bridging existing gaps in data, technology, and operational spheres and supporting the ongoing development of Cascades and its ongoing expansion for enterprise-wide use.
- Evaluates and identifies the causes of problems and proposes solutions that balance strategic priorities with bureau needs. Supports technological development projects using the Agile methodology and other project management best practices.
- Provides analysis and advice to S/ES management on the Department's records lifecycle management process, adoption of new technology, and efforts to streamline existing workflows. Develops background information, strategies, and approaches.
- Analyzes the impact of actual or potential problem areas, trends, deficiencies, developments, and issues related to leveraging new technologies, finding innovative methods to increase efficiency, and creating digital solutions for paper processes.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
- Obtain/maintain eligibility to access Sensitive Compartmented Information
- Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/
Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement.
Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
-Experience conducting analytical studies and revising and improving administrative, management, and program policies and procedures.
-Experience implementing technology, innovation programs and managing programs by tracking accomplishment of goals, objectives, and priorities.
-Experience creating digital solutions for paper and records processes.
There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-12 position.
Education
Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.
Additional information
- For reasonable accommodation at the U.S. Department of State, please contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations at (202) 663-3474 or OAA@state.gov.
- If eligible, telework and/or remote work agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval. Please note that any approved remote work arrangement is subject to the locality pay area of the alternative telework worksite.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. If eligible, applicants to this announcement may be referred to other similar positions in other Bureaus/Offices in the Department for up to 240 days. Telework eligibility and security clearance requirements may vary for such similar positions.
- Benefits
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume will be conducted and compared against your responses to the assessment questions to determine if you are qualified for this job. Note: Responses to questions that are not fully supported by the information in your resume may result in adjustments to your rating.
Applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements, as described in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement, will be assigned to one of three quality categories:
- Qualified - In addition to meeting minimum qualifications, applicants must demonstrate a basic level of the required competencies (knowledge, skills and abilities) for the position.
- Well Qualified - In addition to meeting minimum qualifications, applicants must demonstrate proficiency in some but not all of the required competencies (knowledge, skills, and abilities) for the position.
- Highly Qualified - In addition to meeting minimum qualifications, applicants must fully demonstrate proficiency in all of the required competencies (knowledge, skills and abilities) for the position.
- Ability to apply logic and reasoning.
- Ability to analyze and prioritize multiple competing and/or complex issues.
- Ability to analyze data for trends and notable changes and reporting on these findings to senior management.
- Ability to make decisions based on information from a wide variety of sources.
Agency and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP and ICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never been a Federal employee, you are not CTAP or ICTAP eligible. View information about CTAP and ICTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. You must be rated in the Well-Qualified category for this position and submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this job announcement to receive consideration for selection priority.
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