TRAVEL REQUIRED:

Not required

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED:
Relocation expenses reimbursed No

KEY REQUIREMENTS:
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U.S. Citizenship is required.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.

One year probationary period, unless excepted by regulation.

Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.

Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements, including education, and any selective placement factors described below by the closing date of this announcement.

If you are qualifying based on education OR if there are mandatory education requirements listed below, you MUST submit a copy of your college transcript with your application.

NOTE: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements, by the closing date of this announcement.

Time-In-Grade Requirements: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions, per 5CFR 300, Subpart F.

GS-12:

Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.  Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:  

• Experience analyzing, interpreting, and reporting on HR-related data using a variety of quantitative and qualitative analytical methods and human resource information systems (HRIS).
• Experience drafting and presenting complex HR-related policy and data through formal written and oral communication to more senior employees and/or senior officials.
• Experience working on a team to track, analyze, and verify sensitive data.

There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-12 position.

GS-13:

Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.  Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:  

• Experience using quantitative and qualitative analytical methods and HRIS to analyze, verify, and manage technical HR-related performance and/or promotion data.
• Experience interpreting, applying, and presenting complex HR-related policy and data through formal written and oral communication to senior officials and large groups.
• Experience establishing and maintaining effective partnerships with external offices regarding the analysis, verification, sharing, and maintenance of sensitive data.

There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-13 position.

See the qualifications section of this vacancy announcement for education requirements, if applicable.

For reasonable accommodation at the U.S. Department of State, please contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations at (202) 663-3474 or ReasonableAccommodations@state.gov.

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

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs) and other characteristics that are relevant to the duties of this position and must be fully supported by information in your resume:

• Ability to use quantitative and qualitative analytical methods to analyze and verify complex HR data.
• Skill in using and evaluating HR Information Systems (HRIS).
• Knowledge of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 and related HR regulations, policy, guidance, and processes.
• Ability to apply knowledge of administrative laws, policies, regulations, and precedents to the administration of key FS HR programs with great attention to detail.
• Skill in writing formal correspondence, memoranda, responses to Congressional inquiries, and other high-level communication materials, and orally presenting them to senior officials.
• Ability to work on a team.

 Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to this job opportunity. 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). Your resume should include the dates of all qualifying experience (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours worked/volunteered per week. For assistance with creating a resume, please click
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Qualified candidates are assigned a score between 70 and 100.  Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) candidates must be rated "Well Qualified" for the position and earn a score of at least 85 (when applicants are rated in a range of 70 to 100) to receive consideration for special priority.

If, after reviewing your resume and self-assessment questionnaire responses and a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, a score will be manually determined that reflects your documented experience.  This may result in a lower score, which may also eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements and submit any required supporting documentation by the closing date of this job opportunity. Your application package must contain sufficient information to make a valid determination that you fully meet the basic/specialized experience requirements as stated in this job opportunity announcement for each grade level(s) for which you are applying. Applicants found to be among the top qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring official for further consideration and possible interview.

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Read more Security clearance Top Secret

Drug test required Yes