TRAVEL REQUIRED:

Occasional travel - Occasional travel away from the official duty station may be required.

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED:
Relocation expenses reimbursed No

KEY REQUIREMENTS:
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• Subject to Random Drug Testing
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Favorable suitability determination required.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain either a "L" or a "Q" level Security Clearance, depending upon the job location.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• You must be a United States Citizen.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements.
• Compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) governing personal identity which will require that you provide two forms of identification.
• A one year probationary period may be required.
• Multiple selections may be made from this vacancy announcement.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA Demonstration Project pay band NQ-01/GS-7 for the NQ-02 level or NQ-02/GS-12 for the NQ-03 level.

NQ-02: Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Experience applying analytical methods in order to assist in conducting various studies of mission-orientated programs and coordinating, researching, and analyzing information in order to provide technical advice and to recommend solutions.

Examples of specialized experience:

• Experience providing assistance with a variety of analytical/special study work and program management functions in support of organizational or operational goals, objectives, and initiatives; 
• Experience making recommendations regarding planning, organizing, and coordination of programs;
• Experience participating in studies and assessments to assist management support management decisions within an organization’s major programmatic areas;
• Experience conducting interviews with supervisors, employees and other stakeholders to obtain information about organizational missions, functions, and work procedures;
• Experience analyzing or evaluating findings and writing conclusions in various reporting formats. 

NQ-03: Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Experience applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations.

Examples of specialized experience:

• Experience utilizing management and organizational procedures to perform a wide variety of analytical studies and projects related to program improvement, productivity improvement, and/or long-range planning of program operations.
• Experience providing program support and guidance to senior officials concerning organizational activities and/or management processes.
• Experience applying pertinent laws, regulations, policies and precedents affecting the use of program operations.

Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below. Cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write "see resume" in your application!

NQ-02 KSA's:

• Knowledge of and skill in application of principles, concepts and practices of program analysis, to include a high level of competence in application of qualitative and quantitative techniques for measuring effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of assigned programs.
• Knowledge and skill in application of laws, regulations, and NNSA/DOE policies governing scientific research, development, and production pertaining to nuclear security programs. Level of knowledge must be sufficient to analyze, coordinate, and make recommendations on program goals, resource requirements, performance measurement, and vulnerabilities in program management.
• Ability to effectively communicate, and to prepare and deliver recommendations and guidance to program officials at management briefings.

NQ-03 KSA's:

• Expert knowledge of and skill applying principles and methodologies of program analysis sufficient to analyze changes in program priorities and resource limitations, adjust program plans and activities, design, manage, and improve management systems and processes.
• Advanced knowledge of quantitative and qualitative methods for assessing the effectiveness of administrative, and management programs, to develop new procedures and approaches resolving significant issues, problems and to improve program effectiveness.
• Comprehensive knowledge of strategic plans and organizational goals sufficient analyze to make recommendations.
• Ability to present facts, recommendations and conclusions in a concise, logical, and methodical manner, to prepare complex reports and briefings, and to communicate with various multi-sites management levels.

"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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.

CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements at the time of application.

NQ-02: You must have one year of specialized experience which is equivalent to the next lower NNSA Demonstration Project pay band or GS grade in the federal system, i.e., NQ-01 or GS-07 grade level.

OR

You may substitute the completion of two full years of graduate education or all the requirements for a master's (or higher) degree in a field directly related to analysis work (e.g. business administration, human resources, accounting, finance, or similar) for specialized experience requirement for NQ-02. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. Combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and specialized experience may be used to meet total experience may be used to meet total experience requirements.

You may substitute a Master's degree or 2 full years of graduate education in any field or a L.L.B. or J.D., degree for the experience required at the GS-09 grade level.

NQ-03: For this position education cannot be substituted for experience.
 
Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
  
Foreign Education: Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside of the U.S. must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S.  A written evaluation of any foreign education must be provided with your application in response to this vacancy announcement or be received by the closing date of this announcement.  Failure to provide this evaluation will result in you being found unqualified for the position. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education, see the Department of Education website, and for a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, visit The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.

• The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit the links at the bottom of this page or visit the FedsHireVets website.
• If you believe that you are eligible for the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), please visit the OPM ICTAP/CTAP website for more information. In order to be considered under the ICTAP program, your application must score within the pre-established "well qualified" category as stated in the Qualifications section.
• More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement.
• Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year.
• Many positions require successful completion of a background investigation.
• All males born after December 31st 1959 must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration. To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register. If you are not registered and don't have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government.

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

Your application will be rated by our application system using the Category Rating procedure. A quality review will then be conducted by the HR Office and/or Subject Matter Expert (SME). Your application is rated based on the extent and quality of your experience, education (if applicable to the job), and training described in your online resume/questionnaire as related to the duties of this position. The quality categories are usually defined as “Best Qualified”, “Well Qualified” and “Qualified”. Veterans Preference eligible candidates will be listed at the top of whichever category your score places you in. CP/CPS veterans are placed at the top of the highest category for all positions except professional and scientific positions at GS-9 and higher.

Your performance appraisals and incentive awards will be given due consideration in the selection process based on their relation to the duties of the position and the consistency with which they may be considered in evaluating you against other applicants.

If you are eligible for career transition assistance plans such as ICTAP or CTAP, you must meet the definition of "well qualified" which is defined as having a score of 85 or better.

If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses you provided in your online questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation before the vacancy closes, you may be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score may be adjusted accordingly.

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