Program Examiner (Agriculture and Interior)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must meet the qualification requirements outlined below to be considered minimally qualified for this position. The qualification requirements are in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standards. ALL QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the next lower grade or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector.

To qualify at the GS-09 grade level you must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector performing the following duties: 1. Gathering and researching information concerning programs, budgets, or organizational operations; and 2. Assisting in preparing written reports, memoranda, briefings, presentations, or other analytical products.

OR A master's or equivalent graduate degree, 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.B. or J.D., if related. OR A combination of experience and education. (Combinations of successfully completed education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements as specified above. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.

Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at grades GS-9.) To qualify at the GS-11 grade level you must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector performing the following duties: 1.

Analyzing information concerning programs, budgets, or organizational operations and identifying trends and discrepancies; 2. Collaborating in the development of written analytical products that present findings, options, or recommendations for review by senior staff or management; and 3. Communicating with internal or external stakeholders to obtain, clarify, or provide information concerning program or organizational matters. OR B.

A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; or possession of a LL.M. degree, if related. Graduate level education must demonstrate the competencies necessary to do the work of the position. OR C. A combination of education and experience as listed above.

To qualify at the GS-12 grade level you must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector performing the following duties: 1. Applying established analytical methods to evaluate the effectiveness, efficiency, funding, or operation of programs; 2. Reviewing budget requests, program performance, or policy proposals; and 3.

Preparing analytical products that synthesize program, financial, or policy details for management decision-making. To qualify at the GS-13 grade level you must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector performing the following duties: 1. Evaluating program performance, funding proposals, resource requirements, or policy alternatives and proposing recommendations; 2.

Leading the review of budget requests, program performance, or policy proposals and proposing findings or recommendations; 3. Synthesizing financial, or policy information into decision documents, briefings, or policy position papers; and 4. Working with organizational officials or stakeholders to obtain information regarding program, budget, policy, or management issues.

To qualify at the GS-14 grade level you must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector performing the following duties: 1. Conducting analyses of Federal programs or similar operations including budgets, regulations, or policy issues; 2. Formulating recommendations involving funding, resource allocation, program performance, or policy positions; 3.

Developing analytical information for senior officials to make program, budget, policy, or management decisions; 4. Providing recommendations to senior officials concerning funding or policy priorities; and 5. Participating in meetings or negotiations to resolve policy issues.

To qualify at the GS-15 grade level you must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector performing the following duties: 1. Leading analyses of Federal programs, budgets, policies, or management issues with organizational or government-wide implications; 2. Overseeing budgets, financial plans, resource allocations, or program funding proposals; 3.

Developing recommendations and decision products addressing sensitive, interagency budget, or policy issues for senior decision makers; 4. Engaging, advising, or negotiating with senior officials to resolve competing priorities, defend organizational positions, or secure decisions concerning major program, budget, or policy initiatives; and 5. Coordinating interagency, cross-organizational, or multidisciplinary efforts to resolve issues and advance strategic or national policy objectives.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service program (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.

As a Program Examiner (Agriculture and Interior), GS-0301-9/11/12/13/14/15, your typical work assignments may include the following: Serves as a senior Program Examiner and advisor for major Federal program portfolios, directing qualitative and quantitative analyses supporting formulation, presentation, execution, and oversight of the President's Budget.

Leads analyses of sensitive, and cross-cutting Federal program, budget, legislative, regulatory, financial management, procurement, and organizational issues with Administration or government-wide implications. Formulates and recommends funding levels, resource allocations, policy alternatives, legislative or regulatory approaches, management reforms, and other actions affecting major Federal programs and national priorities.

Develops and presents decision memoranda, issue papers, briefings, and recommendations for senior OMB officials, Executive Office of the President leadership, and other executive decision makers. Leads or plays a principal role in negotiations, interagency working groups, and high-level meetings; resolves conflicting positions and represents OMB on potentially controversial matters.