Management Analyst
Peoria, IL - USA
Job Summary
This position is located in the Office of the Area Director for the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Peoria IL.
In this position you will be responsible for coordinating and facilitating a wide range of activities related to the Areas Business Management portfolio and serving as a central point of contact/coordination for the Area research mission.
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- Works with the Area Director and Associate Area Directors in the development of the Area Business Management portfolio and the development and implementation of program strategic planning.
- Serves as the lead in the Areas research delivery processes and programs.
- Coordinates all Annual Resource Management Plans (ARMP) activities and provides comments on ARMP strategic planning documents.
- Develops and manages data and reporting processes for the Area Director.
- Establishes annual strategic planning priorities and data delivery schedules and tracks related to information and data quality.
- Collects and reviews data from various sources to determine if procedures are contributing effectively to the accomplishment of mission and programs.
- Serves on formal and informal panels task forces groups and meetings with internal and external organizations representing the Area Director and the Area.
- You must be a US Citizen or US National.
- Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
- Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
- Direct Deposit - Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
- Successful completion of a one-year probationary period unless previously served.
- Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities visit Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions specialized experience and/or education as defined below.
Time in grade: Applicants must have one year at the next lower grade to be considered for the next higher grade (e.g. one year at the GS-11 grade level for consideration for the GS-12 grade level).
GS-12 level - One year of specialized experience comparable to GS-11 in the federal service which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.- Assisting with evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of internal operating procedures;
- Assembling program data and working with leadership to generate recommendations for improvement;
- Working with and leading groups through various team activities to accomplish agency mission and goals;
- Providing technical and analytical support to management to develop and execute the Annual Resource Management Plans (ARMPs); and
- Analyzing Human Resources information to provide advice to the management officials regarding the implementation impact of the procedures laws regulations and policies.
Note: 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.EducationThis position does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional informationCareer Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) Reemployment Priority List (RPL) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP RPL or ICTAP eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP/ICTAP candidates must be rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. When assessed through a score-based category rating method CTAP/ICTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100.
Veterans who are preference eligible or who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after three years or more of continuous active service are eligible for consideration under the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA).
This position may also be eligible for flexible work arrangements as determined by agency policy and any applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e. physical or mental) covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position after notification of the adjudication of your request you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here.Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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Required Experience:
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