Job Listing: MANAGEMENT ANALYST

Duty Locations

 Few vacancies - Washington DC Metro Area, DC

Who May Apply:  Open to all U.S. citizens.  Also open to all competitive status candidates, reinstatement eligibles, noncompetitive eligibles, CTAP and ICTAP eligibles, and VEOA eligibles (i.e., veterans with preference and veterans who have been honorably discharged and substantially completed at least 3 years of continuous active duty service).  

 

This position is located in the Office of Audits within the OIG that has responsibility for planning, conducting, supervising, and coordinating audits. At the full performance level (GS-13) the selectee personally conducts and participates with teams of Auditors and other Management Analysts in conducting comprehensive management and program audits and evaluations of Department programs and functions at domestic and overseas locations.

Major Duties

At the full performance GS-13 level, the incumbent with expertise in the application of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for assessing management processes and program effectiveness, and wide comprehensive knowledge of the applicable laws, regulations and polices the incumbent plans, conducts, and leads team in conducting comprehensive performance audits/evaluations of Department and Broadcasting Board of Governors organizational entities located domestically and abroad.  The focus of the incumbent in these activities is to evaluate the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of program and management operations, to identify instances of fraud, waste and mismanagement, and to determine compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.  If selected for this position you will comprehensively plan, organize and coordinate an audit/evaluation.  This includes developing the scope, objectives, and methods to be used in the audit. 

How to Apply

To apply for this position you will need to submit the occupational questionnaire, a resume, and other supporting documentation as stated in the Required Documents section of this announcement.  Instructions for completing the occupational questionnaire are located in the Required Documents section.  Submit your documents using one or a combination of the methods outlined below.  Follow all instructions carefully.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes both of the following parts:

1.      Your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire, and

2.      Your résumé and any other documents specified in the Required Documents section of this job announcement.

 

Use Application Manager for convenience and quickest processing. Track your progress to a Complete Application Package using the My Application Packages checklist and status displays in Application Manager. Your Application Package status must be Complete by  Tuesday, April 08, 2008

 

Application Manager

To begin, choose one of these options:

·         If your résumé is going to come from the USAJOBS Resume Builder, you begin the process by clicking the Apply Online button near the bottom of this page. Your résumé will be attached only to the Application Package you complete and Submit immediately after you click the Apply Online button for this job announcement, not to any Application Packages you may already have created.

·         If your résumé is going to be one you prepared outside of USAJOBS Résumé Builder, click this link to begin the process:   Online Questionnaire

 

To return to Application Manager at any time, use whichever one of the links  you used to begin as described above, or simply go to https://ApplicationManager.org.

 

 

Option B:  Paper Qualifications Questionnaire

If it is not possible for you to use Application Manager, you can write your answers on paper.  Follow these steps:

1.      You can print a copy of this job announcement so that you can read the questions offline.

2.      Obtain and print a copy of the OPM Form 1203-FX, which you will use to provide your answers. You can obtain the form at this URL http://www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf or by calling USAJOBS by Phone at (703) 724-1850; after the introduction, press 1, and listen for instructions.

3.      You may submit the Form 1203-FX, resume, and any supporting documents either by fax, by mail or in person.

·         By Fax: If you are faxing a Form 1203-FX, do not use a separate cover sheet. Simply make sure the Form 1203-FX is on top of any other documents you are faxing. If you are faxing any documents without the Form 1203-FX on top, always use the official cover sheet which is here -- http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf -- and be sure to fill it out completely and clearly.  The fax number is 1-478-757-3144.  Feed all documents into your fax machine top first so that we receive them right-side up.

·         By mail or in person: 

U.S. OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

MID-ATLANTIC SERVICES BRANCH

200 GRANBY STREET, SUITE 500

NORFOLK, VA  23510

ATT:  AR178137

 

It is recommended that you keep the confirmation copy of your facsimile transmission.

Required Documents:

All application materials must be received by the closing date of this announcement.  

The following documents are required:

Occupational Questionnaire
Resume - Please ensure that your resume contains the basic information outlined in the Applying for a Federal Job link: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/of0510.pdf
Veterans' documentation if filing under VEOA, VRA or claiming veterans' preference (e.g., DD214 or statement of service, VA letter, SF-15 - see Other Information section for further details)
SF-50 and recent performance appraisal if filing as status or reinstatement candidate under Merit Promotion (see Other Information section for further details)
Noncompetitive eligibles (e.g., eligible former overseas appointments) - proof of eligibility for particular authority.

Instructions for completing the occupational questionnaire:  Use the following instructions in completing the questionnaire.  Be sure to double check your answers before submission. 

Social Security Number

Enter your Social Security Number in the space indicated. Providing your Social Security Number is voluntary, however we can not process your application without it.

Vacancy Identification Number

The Vacancy Identification Number is: AR178137

1. Title of Job

MANAGEMENT ANALYST

2. Biographic Data

All biographic information is required, except for your telephone number and the contact time.

3. E-Mail Address

4. Work Information

5. Employment Availability

Indicate your availability for full-time, part-time and temporary employment.  Also indicate your availability for travel.

6. Citizenship

Are you a citizen of the United States?
7. Background Information

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX leave this section blank.

8. Other Information

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX leave this section blank.

9. Languages

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX leave this section blank.

10. Lowest Grade

Enter the lowest grade level (11-13) you will accept.

111213
11. Miscellaneous Information

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX leave this section blank.

12. Special Knowledge

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX leave this section blank.

13. Test Location

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX leave this section blank.

14. Veteran Preference Claim

15. Dates of Active Duty - Military Service

These dates are required if you have claimed Veterans' Preference unless you have claimed derived Preference (i.e., widows, spouse, etc.)
Please use this format: (mm/dd/yyyy)

16. Availability Date

You may omit the availability date if you can begin work immediately. Otherwise you must provide the date you will be available for employment. Please use this format: (mm/dd/yyyy)

17. Service Computation Date

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX leave this section blank.

18. Other Date Information

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX leave this section blank.

19. Job Preference

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX leave this section blank.

20. Occupational Specialties

If you are within the merit promotion area of consideration stated on page 1 of this announcement AND wish to apply under merit promotion procedures, select or check 001 for this section.  Points for veterans' preference will not be added to any score you may receive.

If you wish to apply under procedures open to all U.S. citizens, select or check 002 for this section.  If applicable, additional points for veterans' preference will be added to your qualifying score.  Federal status applicants who are not within the merit promotion area of consideration may apply under this option.

If you are eligible and wish to apply under both procedures you must select or check 001 and 002 for this section.  You MUST be covered by the merit promotion area of consideration stated on page 1 of the announcement in order to file for 001.

001 Status Candidates only - Merit Promotion eligible002 Open to the General Public Option - U.S. citizens only
21. Geographic Availability

Select/enter at least one geographic location in which you are interested and will accept employment. The location code for this position is:

0070 Washington DC Metro Area, DC
22. Transition Assistance Plan

In this section indicate if you are a surplus or displaced Federal employee requesting special priority consideration under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP).

Note: To receive consideration for CTAP or ICTAP, you must submit the necessary supporting documentation. Refer to the vacancy announcement for additional information and instructions.

23. Job Related Experience

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX leave this section blank.

24. Personal Background Information

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX leave this section blank.

25. Occupational/Assessment Questions:

1. This section will be used to determine if you possess the education and/or experience needed to qualify for this position. From the description below, choose the letter beside the statement that BEST describes your background relevant to this position. Darken the oval corresponding to that letter in Section 25, number 1 on the form or electronic application. SELECT ONE LETTER ONLY. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THIS QUESTION WILL RESULT IN YOUR BEING RATED INELIGIBLE.

A. I qualify for the GS-11 level because I have at least one full year of experience (equivalent to the GS-9 level in the Federal service) that demonstrated a comprehensive knowledge of and skill in the application of a wide range of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques in order to plan and conduct audits/evaluations of management processes and systems; planning, scheduling, and conducting audits of significant scope and complexity; resolving issues encountered during audits; and preparing reports that are clear, logical, concise and accurate .

B. I qualify for the GS-11 level because I have completed a Ph.D., or 3 years of full time graduate level education leading to such a degree, in a relevant field of study (.e.g., business or public administration, etc)

C. I qualify for the GS-11 level because I have a combination of related work experience (A) and graduate level education (B). When an applicant has less than one year of specialized experience as described above, he or she may combine successfully completed graduate-level education with experience to meet the total qualification requirements. Forty hours of work per week in the specialized field for 12 months is equivalent to 1 year of full-time experience, and, generally, 18 graduate semester hours is equivalent to 1 full-time year of graduate study (your school and department determine what constitutes 1 full-time year of graduate study). The applicant's percentage of specialized work experience (for example, 6 months equals 50%) and the percentage of graduate study (for example, 45 graduate hours for a GS-11 equals 50% where 18 graduate hours constitute a full-time year) must total at least 100%.

D. I qualify for the GS-12 level because I have at least one full year of experience (equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service) that demonstrated a comprehensive knowledge of and skill in the application of a wide range of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques in order to plan and conduct audits/evaluations of management processes and systems; planning, scheduling, and conducting audits of significant scope and complexity; evaluating the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of program and management operations to identify instance of fraud, waste and mismanagement; resolving issues encountered during audits; and preparing reports that are clear, logical, concise and accurate .

E. I qualify for the GS-13 level because I have I have at least one full year of experience (equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service) that demonstrated experience in planning, organizing and coordinating an audit/evaluation; conducting major segments of an audit while directing, making assignments and providing technical direction to, and evaluating the activities of team members in conducting the audit; resolving issues encountered during an audit; interpreting and applying laws, regulations, policies and precedents pertinent to specific situations in order to reach conclusions on the wide range of issues that may arise in the course of an audit; and drafting comprehensive, clear, concise, and objective reports of an audit with well defined findings and well-reasoned recommendations for corrective actions needed.

F. My background is not reflected in any of the above statements.

The following criteria will be used to evaluate your level of knowledge, skill, or ability in certain areas required for this position. For each item, choose the statement from the list below (A-E) that best reflects your level of experience and/or training in that area. Darken the oval corresponding to that statement in Section 25, on the form. Please select only one letter for each item.

A- I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task.

B- I have had education or training in performing this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

C- I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior coworker to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

D- I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without assistance from a supervisor or senior coworker.

E- I have instructed or assisted other workers in the performance of this task due to my expertise in this area.

2. Assist in conducting audits which are directed to determine compliance with applicable laws, the economy and efficiency with which programs are carried out, or achievement of program results.

3. Conduct comprehensive management and program audits and evaluations of an organization's programs and functions.

4. Conduct audits that frequently involve consideration of complex or controversial issues.

5. Plan, organize and coordinate and audit/evaluation to include developing the scope, objectives, and methods to be used in the audit.

If you answered C, D, or E to question 5, please describe where and when you performed this task. If you answered A or B to question 5, please enter "Not Applicable". Please limit your description to no more than 700 characters.

6. Conduct major segments of an audit.

7. Resolve issues encountered during an audit.

8. Interpret and apply administrative laws, regulations, policies, and precedents pertinent to specific situation in order to reach conclusions on a wide range of issues that may arise in the course of an audit.

9. Ensure the findings reported are fully supportable and that appropriate documentation is provided.

10. Draft for supervisor comprehensive, clear, concise, and objective reports of an audit with well defined findings and well-reasoned recommendations for corrective actions needed.

11. Apply a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for assessment of program and management effectiveness.

12. Evaluate responses from audited entities to determine compliance with recommendations and prepare correspondence on the recommended appropriate action that should be taken by the program on each responses.

13. Explain or justify decisions, conclusions, findings, or recommendations.

14. Collaborate with others or work on a team to accomplish work-related activities.

15. Analyze and evaluate existing programs related to potential new initiatives to determine the extent which existing programs meet perceived needs and what additions, changes, and improvements are required to meet the perceived needs.

16. Independently develop or assist in developing organizational performance measurements and evaluations.

17. Analyze programs, policies, initiatives, plans, and organizational performance in order to assess strategic, long-range, and near-term impacts on the organization.

Contact Information:
Mid-Atlantic Services Branch

Phone: (757)441-6765

Email: NorfolkMail@opm.gov


Or write:
Mid Atlantic Services Branch
Office of Personnel Management
200 Granby Street
Norfolk, VA 23510


What To Expect Next:

Applicants will receive notification advising them of their rating and if they were referred to the hiring agency for consideration.  If your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly by that office for a possible interview.