Management & Program Analyst
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Washington, AR - USA
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Job Summary
Positions are located in the U. S. Department of Labor (DOL) Employment and Training Administration (ETA) National Office Office of Workforce Investment (OWI). OWI is responsible for implementing an integrated national workforce investment system that supports economic growth and provides workers with the information advice job search assistance supportive services and training for in-demand industries and occupations.
These positions are in the bargaining unit.
Major duties for this position are listed below:
- Serves as the principal program analyst responsible for evaluating all aspects of workforce development education employment and training national grant programs to ensure successful implementation of statutory regulatory and departmental objectives.
- Provides authoritative technical assistance to Federal staff grant recipients state agencies Tribal governments local organizations institutions of higher education nonprofit organizations and other stakeholders regarding program requirements performance expectations allowable activities fiscal accountability and implementation strategies.
- Studies proposed legislation regulations executive orders and Department initiatives to determine operational impacts on program administration.
- Develops recommendations regarding policy implementation regulatory changes and program improvements.
- Analyzes Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and Perkins V program requirements policies and procedures to support statewide and local implementation.
- Reviews local applications budgets and program plans for compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Develops recommendations for program improvements based on data analysis and performance outcomes.
- Researches legislative regulatory and policy changes affecting Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and Perkins V implementation.
- Reviews grant applications continuation awards work plans budgets performance reports corrective action plans and other program documentation to ensure consistency with statutory requirements and agency priorities.
- Provides oversight of cooperative agreements and discretionary grants including monitoring recipient performance evaluating deliverables reviewing financial and programmatic progress recommending corrective actions and coordinating with grants
management officials. - Serves as a recognized subject matter expert on performance accountability program evaluation grants oversight and technical assistance methodologies.
- Develops strategies for improving grantee performance through targeted technical assistance data-driven interventions peer learning activities webinars conferences written guidance communities of practice and individualized consultation.
- Prepares executive briefings Congressional responses issue papers analytical reports and recommendations for senior Department leadership.
- Represents the agency during meetings conferences interagency working groups national organizations and stakeholder forums.
- Must be at least 16 years old.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Candidate required to obtain the necessary security/investigation level.
- Requires a probationary period if the requirement has not been met.
GS-13: Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level GS-12 in the Federal Service.
Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge skills and abilities (KSAs) to perform the duties of the position successfully and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.
Qualifying specialized experience includes ALL of the following:
- Experience with workforce development or education programs authorized by Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WOIA) or experience with programs authorized by Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V) as follows:
1. Administering workforce development and/or education programs including assisting in developing state-wide or nation-wide program policies or grant requirements reviewing local or state grant deliverables or monitoring local or state implementation of the above-mentioned programs; and
2. Providing technical assistance to internal and/or external stakeholders in understanding and implementing the above-mentioned programs.
WHEN DOCUMENTING EXPERIENCE IN YOUR RESUME PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. NO ASSUMPTIONS WILL BE MADE ABOUT YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE.
There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
The mission of the Department of Labor (DOL) is to protect the welfare of workers and job seekers improve working conditions expand high-quality employment opportunities and assure work-related benefits and rights for all workers.
Refer to these links for more information: GENERAL INFORMATION REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES
As a condition of employment all personnel must undergo a background investigation for access to DOL facilities systems information and/or classified materials before they can enter on duty: BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
This position is inside the bargaining unit. If the duty location is within the Washington D.C. metropolitan area the position will be included in the Local 12 AFGE bargaining unit.
For more information click Telework Position Information. This is not a remote work position. The selectee will report to an assigned DOL office location on a regular basis and is eligible for participation in telework as determined by management in accordance with DOL policy.
Based on agency needs additional positions may be filled using this vacancy.
The Fair Chance Act (FCA) prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicants criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOL employee has violated your rights under the FCA you may file a complaint of the alleged violation following our agencys complaint process Guidelines for Reporting Violations of the Fair Chance Act. Note: The FCA does not apply to some positions specified under the Act such as law enforcement or national security positions.
All Department of Labor employees are subject to the provisions of the Drug-Free Workplace Program under Executive Order 12564 and Public Law 100-71.
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.
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.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
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