Management Analyst (Strategic Planning and Governance)

In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below.

You may qualify at the GS-13 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates experience: Applying management-analysis and project-management methods to evaluate organizational programs, initiatives, or business operations; Using qualitative and/or quantitative information to assess organizational performance, priorities, and/or resource requirements; Communicating analyses, findings, and recommendations to management officials through clear, concise written products and oral briefings tailored to leadership and stakeholder audiences.

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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume. Your resume may not exceed two (2) pages.

For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the duration of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration.

Read more about what should I include in my federal resume at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: Federal agencies treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, as part of their application package, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD-214, indicating the service member is otherwise eligible and will be discharged or released within 120 days from the date of submission..

A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. This "certification" must include your rank, dates of active duty service, type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable), and date any terminal leave will begin.

It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters. Active duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible". Members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if they are on terminal leave.

Current or Former Political Appointees: Agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office.

Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.

Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following: Plans, coordinates, and supports enterprise program initiatives through development, implementation, and execution phases to achieve organizational objectives and advance PPIO and Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) priorities.

Develops and maintains program-management products including project plans, timelines, status reports, meeting materials, standard operating procedures, risk-mitigation documentation, and other work products to track progress, ensure compliance, and meet established requirements, deadlines, and quality standards.

Analyzes quantitative and qualitative information to identify emerging issues, risks, opportunities, and program performance trends; develops actionable recommendations to improve organizational efficiency, program outcomes, and mission execution.

Prepares and delivers executive-level briefings, reports, presentations, and decision materials that communicate complex strategic, technical, and programmatic information clearly to leadership and non-technical stakeholders in support of strategic direction and resource decisions.

Builds and sustains collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including WHS organizations, Department of War Components, contractors, and external partners, to gather input, build consensus, validate initiatives, and advance enterprise-wide priorities.

Facilitates strategic planning and cross-functional problem-solving efforts by coordinating stakeholders to establish priorities, define measurable goals, develop implementation roadmaps, address enterprise-wide challenges, and improve organizational effectiveness through sound management practices.