Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

As a Program Examiner, GS-0301-9/11/12/13/14/15, your typical work assignments may include the following:

• Plans and conducts legislative, economic, financial management, regulatory, and organizational analyses to support policy, program, budgetary and financial management policymaking.
• Reviews and analyzes legislative proposals, regulations, testimony, responses to questions for the record, and Reports to Congress for conformance with the policies and priorities of the President and monitor their progress through the congressional and/or regulatory process.
• Reviews and analyzes the formulation and execution process of the Federal budget.
• Prepares background information and assists with the preparation of formal budget submissions, amendments, supplemental, and other necessary materials to support Presidential programs.
• Identifies issues and problems that require attention and develops legislative and administrative options to improve program performance and resolve problems for senior policymakers.
• Determines the most efficient and cost-effective methods of management and program delivery services as well as an assessment of performance and results.
• Prepares formal budget submissions, amendments, supplemental, and other necessary materials to support Presidential programs and review and analyze such materials that come from agencies.
• Works with OMB leadership to resolve budget, program, and policy issues and render advice for resolution of senior-level decisions.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national
• Selective Service registration is required if you are a male born after December 31, 1959.
• Subject to pre-employment and random drug tests.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Executive Office of the President will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.
• May be required to successfully complete a one year probationary period.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID
• This is a Drug Testing Designated Position (DTDP) and is covered by the Executive Office of the President Drug-Free Workplace Program.
• More than one selection may be made from this announcement.

Qualifications

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.

You may qualify at the GS-09 level, if you fulfill one of the following qualification requirements:

A. One full year of specialized experience that is equal or equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal service or equivalent
experience in the private sector performing the following: 1) Assisting with legislative, economic, regulatory, or organizational
analyses supporting policy or program work AND 2) Collecting and organizing quantitative or qualitative data used in policy or budget analysis. OR

B. A master's or equivalent graduate degree; or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.B./J.D., in a closely related field. OR

C. 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.)

You may qualify at the GS-11 level, if you fulfill one of the following qualification requirements:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the public/private sector that demonstrates: 1) Analyzing legislation, regulations, or program data affecting Federal or State
programs; AND 2) Preparing written analysis or summaries related to policy, program, or budget issues. 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 a Program Examiner. OR

C. 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.)

You may qualify at the GS-12 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the public/private sector that demonstrates: 1) Conducting legislative, policy, or program analysis independently; 2) Evaluating Federal or State budget formulation or execution for assigned programs; AND 3) Developing recommendations to improve program performance or resolve policy issues.

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 or equivalent experience in the public/private sector that demonstrates: 1) Leading policy, legislative, or budget analysis affecting Federal programs; 2) Advising leadership on program performance, budget, or regulatory issues; AND 3) Developing policy recommendations using quantitative and qualitative analysis.

You may qualify at the GS-14 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the public/private sector that demonstrates: 1) Providing policy advice to senior leadership regarding Federal programs and budgets; 2) leading legislative, regulatory, and policy analysis initiatives AND 3) Coordinating analysis and policy development across multiple organizations or agencies.

You may qualify at the GS-15 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the public/private sector that demonstrates: 1) Provides technical policy advice to senior leadership regarding Federal programs and budgets; 2) Executing comprehensive communication strategies as demonstrated by skills in negotiating, conducting meetings, briefing high-ranking officials, and presenting clear and concise analysis; AND 3) Coordinating analysis and policy development across multiple organizations or agencies.

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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the vacancy has closed, your resume and accompanying documents will be assessed to verify your qualifications as outlined in the job announcement. If you meet the minimum qualifications, your application will be evaluated against your responses on the assessment questionnaire to gauge your experience level. Should your self-assessment exceed what is substantiated by your resume, you may be disqualified from consideration. Candidates who rank among the most qualified will be forwarded to the selecting official for potential employment.

It is essential that your resume contains comprehensive details relevant to the responsibilities and specialized experience required for the position. Directly copying from the vacancy announcement without providing additional context to illustrate your experience may lead to an ineligible rating, hindering your chances for further consideration. Your resume should clearly demonstrate your experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities pertinent to the role. As the primary tool for evaluating your qualifications, we urge you to be precise and thorough in detailing your experience.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

Budget Administration, Partnering, Problem Solving, Program Evaluation, and Strategic Thinking

Assessment Process:
Structured Resume Review. Subject matter experts (SMEs) will evaluate your resume to assess your technical qualifications for the position, focusing specifically on the required specialized experience. They will only consider the first two pages of your resume, beginning with your work experience, and will not review any additional materials such as cover letters or links included in your resume. Candidates who successfully pass this structured resume review will advance to the next stage of the assessment process.

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Resume: For qualification determinations, your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Your resume must include detailed information as it relates to the responsibilities and specialized experience for this position. Evidence of copying and pasting directly from the vacancy announcement without clearly documenting supplemental information to describe your experience will result in an ineligible rating. This will prevent you from receiving further consideration. Note: If you upload more than one resume, the last resume received will be the one utilized for consideration. Please limit your resume to 2 pages. If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.

If you choose to use your own resume, curriculum vitae, or any other written form you choose, then you must ensure it contains all of the required information and you organize it so we can associate the following information for each experience/position:

• Job title
• Name of employer
• Beginning and ending dates of employment (month/day/year format)
• Hours worked per week. We will assume full-time unless otherwise stated. We will prorate part-time employment in crediting experience.
• Detailed description of job duties for each job held, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities to include any supervisory/managerial responsibilities and number of staff supervised (if applicable)
• Your resume must show the series and grade or equivalent for all federal positions you have held (if a federal position).

• DD214: Veterans' Preference Documentation, if applicable, a DD-214 Member 4 copy, which shows type of discharge. If still active, provide an official Statement of Service. Any other documentation such as VA letter documenting disability, SF-15, and any other required supporting documentation based your veterans' preference claim.
• SF-50: Federal applicants must submit an SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) that shows your most recent Promotion, Within Rate Increase (WRI/WGI), or Appointment/Conversion (if applying as a current or former Federal Employee) showing you are/were in the competitive service and the highest grade or promotion potential held. Do not use Award actions. If you are an EOP employee you may obtain a copy of your SF-50 from OPF or eOPF. If you have separated from Federal Government employment, you may obtain a copy of your SF-50 via: National Personnel Records Center, Annex, 1411 Boulder Boulevard, Valmeyer, IL, 62295; FAX (618) 935-3014; Email rm.communications@nara.gov; or visit the https://www.archives.gov/personnel-records-center/new-nprc.
• Peace Corps volunteers must submit a copy of your "Description of Service (DOS)" in lieu of the SF-50. If you do not have one you should email the Peace Corps Office of Volunteer and PSC Financial Services at certify@peacecorps.gov.
• If you are currently serving in a pay banded position, please include a copy of your pay band chart with your application.
• College transcripts (if the position has a positive education requirement, or you are qualifying on the basis of education).

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