Program Analyst (Assistant Chief of Staff)

First priority will be given to applicants who apply in-person or on-line by an initial applicant cut-off of 12:00 PM Central Time on November 17. If the position is filled after the first cut-off, this announcement may close prior to the posted closing date. Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement, including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.

FOR THE GS-12 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-11 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Drafting and editing fast-moving, politically-sensitive, potentially highly-visible memorandums for senior leaders. Drafting and editing informational and decisional documents related to policy development and policy communication.

Implementing effective short-term, day-to-day operational plans, and managing day-to-day operations, in a highly dynamic work environment. Implementing effective long-term, horizon-type strategic plans for a team or work unit. There is no education substitution for this grade level.

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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

The duties may include, but are not limited to:,Assists the Supervisory Program Analyst (Chief of Staff) with planning, implementing, and coordinating special projects and studies of interest to the ADA concerning all phases of program operations.,Participates with the FiOps Leadership Team in establishing and executing broad policies, plans, and objectives of VS, as related to domestic animal health.,Ensures proper and timely attention is devoted to high level, high priority, urgent, and/or controversial issues, problems, or situations which arise and responding to policy and action initiatives.,Prepares narratives or reports summarizing findings and providing recommendations.,Assists with developing recommendations for the ADA’s consideration based on review, evaluation, and interpretation on a variety subject matters, policies, and general guidance.,Serves as a committee member involved in organizing and facilitating efforts of multiple task groups or teams focused on implementation of numerous major program initiatives.,Designs proposed strategies for achieving desired outcomes, and prepares and presents summary analytical reports on the projected impact of proposed strategies.,Facilitates the preparation of a broad range of information resource documents critical to policy and decision-making processes at the ADA’s level and beyond.,Assists in the development of intervention strategies to protect the United States from animal disease and pest incursions that are of economic significance to the Nation’s economy.