Program Analyst

BE DOING DAY TO DAY As a Program Analyst, you will use your knowledge and experience to optimize business results and customer experience by: Providing the ORR Refugee Programs with analysis and evaluation of the efficiency and effectiveness of national refugee resettlement program operations, practices, and systems.

Making recommendations that address issues impacting the division's ability to accomplish its mission. Coordinating the division's strategic planning process, needs backssments, program evaluation, and other initiatives that promote intentional and proactive program management. Participating in administrative management projects at the request of the DRA Director or ORR Director

that impact program operations. Assisting senior Refugee Programs analysts with internal policy guidance and technical assistance on the business practices, grants management activities, and interpretation of Federal laws, and regulations as they pertain to assigned ACF/ORR program activities.

Providing policy guidance to grantees and ensures compliance with all program requirements. Requirements Conditions of Employment U. S. Citizenship required Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service - http: //www. sss. gov Suitable for federal employment Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation

and favorable adjudication. All information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation.

Documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS " E-Verify" System. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date. Financial disclosure statement may be required. Probationary (or trial) period may be required. Qualifications WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Minimum Qualifications: You must have one year of specialized experience.

To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service performing at least three (3) of the following: Evaluating national refugee program operations and/or performance results to determine deficiencies and/or needed changes in operations or policies to improve services to refugee communities. Analyzing broad and multi-faceted management, budget, and operational problems to provide advice to higher-level officials based on findings. Developing presentations, briefing materials, or talking points for use by senior leaders.

Administering grants and/or overseeing grant recipients that provide assistance and/or services to refugees and/or new populations. Documenting experience: IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification.

Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational backssment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. In accordance with Office of Personnel Management policy, federal employees are assumed to have gained experience by performing duties and responsibilities appropriate for their official series and grade level as described in their position description.

Experience that would not normally be part of the employee's position is creditable, however, when documented by satisfactory evidence, such as a signed memorandum from the employee's supervisor or an SF-50 or SF-52 documenting an official detail or other official assignment. The documentation must indicate whether the duties were performed full time or, if part time, the " percentage of times" the other duties were performed. It is expected that this documentation is included in the employee's official personnel record.

In order to receive credit for experience in your resume that is not within the official series and grade level of your official position, you must provide a copy of the appropriate documentation of such experience as indicated above. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through national Service programs (e. g. Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) and other organizations (e. g. professional; philanthropic; religious; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to gain employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. If such experience is on a part-time basis, you must provide the average number of hours worked per week as well as the beginning and ending dates of the experience so it can be fully credited. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. In accordance with Executive Order 12564 of September 14, 1986, The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is A Drug-Free Federal Workplace.

The use of illegal drugs, on or off duty, by Federal employees is inconsistent not only with the law-abiding behavior expected of all citizens, but also with the special trust placed in such employees as servants of the public. Once the application process is complete, a review of the resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the backssment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. Category rating procedures will be used to rate and rank candidates. The category assignment is a measure of the degree in which your background matches the competencies required for this position. Qualified candidates will be ranked into one of three categories: Best Qualified - Applicants who have experience that is almost identical to those required by the position. Well Qualified - Applicants who have experience that is very similar to those required by the position.

Qualified - Applicants who meet minimum qualification requirements, but do not identify any additional qualifying experience or skill. Candidates in the highest category will be referred to the hiring agency. The Category Rating Process does not add veterans' preference points but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category. Preference eligibles who meet the minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent must be listed in the highest quality category (except in the case of scientific or professional positions at the GS-9 level or higher).

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Manages and Organizes Information Planning and Evaluating Problem Solving To preview the backssment questionnaire, click the following link: Required Documents Submission of a resume alone IS NOT a complete application. You must provide a complete online Application Package which includes: Your Resume: You are encouraged to use the USAJobs online resume builder to ensure that all required information is in your resume.

Your resumemust clearly articulate how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the qualifications section of this announcement and it must support your responses to the backssment questionnaire. For each position you must describe your duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities. Your resume must also include the day, month, and year that you began and ended for each position held. Full-time employment will be assumed unless otherwise stated on your resume.

Part-time employment will be prorated in crediting experience. Not providing this information may result in the lowering of your backssment score or an ineligible rating. For resume writing guidance, please visit the or view their. For Most Effective Resumes Tips visit: A complete backssment Questionnaire () Other required supporting documents. Other Supporting Documents: (Only Submit if applicable to you. ) College transcript (if qualifying all or in part based on your education) Veterans' Preference documentation: Discharged Veterans: If you are claiming 5 point preference, you must submit a copy of your DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from the armed forces that supports dates of service and discharge status; if claiming 10 point preference, an application for 10-Point Veterans Preference (SF-15) and an official document dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces, and/or any other associated documentation based on your preference.

Active Duty Members: Under the VOW (Veterans Opportunity to Work) to Hire Heroes Act of 2011, if claiming 5 point preference, submit written documentation from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted with your application package.

CTAP/ICTAP Documentation A copy of your RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate, notice of disability annuity termination, or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement; A copy of your SF-50 " Notification of Personnel Action'', documenting your RIF separation, noting your positions, grade level, and duty location, and/or Agency certification of inability to place you through RPL, etc.

A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential. For Résumé Tips visit: For Application Tips visit: For additional information about USAJOBS visit the Help Center: You are not required to submit official documents at this time; copies are sufficient. Official documentation will be requested upon selection. PDN-9ad5cdcf-126d-48aa-bed9-2fe495ca224f