TRAVEL REQUIRED:

Not required

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED:
Relocation expenses reimbursed No

KEY REQUIREMENTS:
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Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov).

Must be suitable for federal employment.

*A one year probationary period may be required.

*Payment of relocation expenses is not authorized.

Time-in-grade/band requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement unless eligible for special hiring authority, reinstatement eligible, non-current Federal employee applying as a VEOA eligible which do not require time-in-grade/band.

Applicants must meet ALL application requirements, to include a complete online resume, by 11:59 p.m. EASTERN TIME ZONE (ETZ) on the closing date of this announcement. Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management website located at www.opm.gov/qualifications.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and 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 employments. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 

GS-14 level: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience need not have been in the federal government. For this position, specialized experience is

• Experience with IT Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC) processes, including directing the development and submission of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Major IT Business Cases (MITBC) and the Agency IT Portfolio Summary (AITPS) to support the mission and long-term objectives of the Department of Commerce IT systems;
• Experience with Information Technology project/program/portfolio management in support of mission critical systems in at least one segment of the Department’s Operating Units;
• Hands-on experience in using the eCPIC system and project management tools; expertise in Earned Value Management (EVM) to evaluate business cases to determine progress and the health of the investment;
• Experience developing contract documentation and acquisition support; and experience as a COR with FAC/COR certification managing contracts and contractors.
• Knowledge of OMB’s Technical Business Management (TBM) common costing framework used for agency IT budget submissions.
• Experience conducting IT investment research and consulting with stakeholders to provide advisory services;
• Experience performing analyses to identify best practices/problems/issues within an organization and making recommendations for changes and improvements;
• Experience and experience in Information Technology project management to collaborate with investment stakeholders

There is no positive education requirement for this position.

This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Management Analyst, GS-0343-14 with full promotion potential to GS-14 positions within Office of the Secretary in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and experience.

Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) candidates will be eligible if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a rating of 85 out of 100. Information about CTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Career Transition Resources website at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

CTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents:

1. A copy of your RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for declining a directed geographic relocation outside of the local commuting area; a Certificate of Expected Separation (CES); or certification that you are in a surplus organization or occupation (this could be a position abolishment letter, a notice eligibility for discontinued service retirement, or similar notice).
2. A copy of your SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action", noting current position, grade/band level, and duty location;
3. A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and
4. Any documentation from your bureau/operating unit that shows your current promotion potential.

ICTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents:

1. A copy of your RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for declining a directed geographic relocation outside of the local commuting area; notice of disability annuity termination; certification from your former agency that it cannot place you after your recovery from a work-related compensable injury; or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement.
2. A copy of your SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action", documenting your RIF separation, noting your position, grade/band level, and duty location, and/or Agency certification of inability to place you through RPL, etc.;
3. A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and
4. Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.

The following links provide information on various hiring authorities that may enable you to apply through merit assignment procedures, or be eligible for a non-competitive appointment. 

• VRA
• VEOA
• 30% or More Disabled Veteran
• Persons with disabilities
• CTAP
• ICTAP

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

Your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. If you meet the minimum qualifications stated in the job opportunity announcement, we will compare your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation to your responses on the scored occupational questionnaire (True/False, Yes/No, Multiple Choice questions).  Your resume and/or optional cover letter must support your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire, or your score may be lowered. The best qualified candidates will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be invited for an interview. 

The scored occupational questionnaire will evaluate you on the following competencies; please do not provide a separate written response:

• Ability to apply analytical skills to assess the quality, performance and effectiveness of major Information Technology investments.
• Skill in applying, implementing, training people and developing systems to effectively applying Capital Planning and Portfolio Management Guidance.
• Skill in applying project management concepts and using project management tools.
• Ability to draft, review, edit, and analyze correspondence, proposals, standard operating procedures, and training materials for a program office.
• Skill in using tools and concepts to prepare written and oral communications for a variety of audiences from project managers to senior executives.

PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL AND/OR INCENTIVE AWARD:  If applicable, performance appraisals and/or Incentive award documentation may be submitted and will be forwarded to the selecting official as support in consideration of your application in the evaluation process. To receive due weight, you must submit a recent performance appraisal (dated within 18 months) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable (do not submit a performance plan) and/or incentive award documentation (i.e. superior performance awards, special act or achievement awards, quality step increases, etc.).  Due weight shall be given to performance appraisals and awards in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3), during the interview/selection process conducted by the hiring manager.

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