Duties

Summary

The incumbent serves as an expert Management and Program Analyst in the Office of Strategic Planning and Performance Management (SPPM), Office of the Librarian.

The position description number for this position is 240345.

The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area.

The incumbent of this position will work a flexitime work schedule.

This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position.

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Responsibilities

Using a comprehensive knowledge of the Library's strategic plan, the incumbent manages central components of Library-wide planning/performance/risk activities, including but not limited to activities required for short and longer-term plan development; performance measures and targets development and tracking; quarterly and end-of-year performance reporting; and risk analysis, monitoring, register management, and reporting.

Organizes, analyzes and documents the periodic update of the Library's Strategic Plan and supports ongoing updates of the Library's service units' plans. The work involves synchronizing the development process (which includes support coordination among the service units) to facilitate transparency and collaboration, providing templates and training to guide participants' effectiveness, and providing guidance and counsel on performance and risk management activities, culminating with a published plan, established goals and targets, and/or an updated risk register.

Documents and reports program performance management results to senior leadership. Coordinates periodic performance and risk management meetings to determine whether the organization is meetings its goals and identifies areas where operational efficiency can be enhanced. The performance meetings are held with Library executives and within the service units throughout the agency. Supports units in the identification, assessment, and mitigation for strategic and operational risks, and prepares status updates and briefs senior management on the agency risk profile.

Researches, analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of program operations in meeting established strategic planning goals and results. Develops and/or refines procedures and systems for establishing, operating, and assessing the effectiveness of planning/performance/risk management processes. As an expert, provides guidance in the development and/or improvement of processes and systems that provide a governance model for Library-wide resource decisions. The incumbent organizes, participates, analyzes and documents the development of the Library's Strategic Plan and performance and risk reports. Provides expert advice on the potential benefits/uses of automation to improve efficiency of planning/performance/risk management processes.

Researches and prepares written reports and other working documents concerning complex program issues, that may involve multiple service units, providing expert guidance and analysis that result in leadership decisions that improve Library operations. Assignments involve providing expert technical advice and aid to customer organizations on alternative products and services satisfying general and specific planning/performance/risk needs and requirements. Identifies and describes program area needs and/or mission goals and objectives to improve Library planning/performance/risk program efficiency and effectiveness. Presents expert recommendations on complex issues or problems impacting Library-wide programs, issues, or problems which affect substantive, mission-oriented, Library-wide programs. Recommendations may relate to complex conclusions from evaluative studies, interrelated issues pertaining to cross-cutting or conflicting goals, and adherence to budget constraints as they relate to cost/benefit analysis. Recommendations affect long-range implementation of planning/performance/risk program objectives.

Provides expert guidance on the development and/or refinement of procedures and systems for establishing, operating and assessing the effectiveness of administrative systems, such as those designed to prevent waste, loss, unauthorized use or misappropriation of assets. Serves as an expert on special projects, advising top management on significant office issues. Leads, conducts, and participates in complex management studies and reviews - particularly those with wide and/or significant impact on the Library's organizational structure, policy, processes, operations, fiscal control and economy and those where the study's boundaries may be broad. Organizes assigned projects; plans, organizes and directs teams' work. Selects and uses qualitative and/or quantitative methods appropriate to the subject under examination. Identifies and gathers necessary data including legislative and program data and interviews with senior management, program officials, employees and supervisors. Assembles and analyzes information gathered; formulates findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Conducts various ad hoc analyses, prepares reports, and compiles information for management as needed. Presents results in writing and orally, which are well-organized, supportable and clearly expressed.

Travel Required

Not required

Supervisory status
No

Promotion Potential
14

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

No additional requirements to those listed above.

Qualifications

Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision.

Knowledge of research and analytical techniques and best practices used to establish and execute effective performance management program to assess program performance to established goals.**

Ability to plan and manage organizational planning, performance management, and risk management activities.**

Ability to communicate in writing.

Ability to interact and collaboratively work with others.

Ability to think systemically.

Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

Education

Additional information

Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.

Although it is the Library's policy to afford the maximum pay benefit to employees when setting rates of pay, a new appointee who has had no previous Federal service will generally be paid the minimum step of the grade.

The Library of Congress is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities who meet eligibility requirements are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applicants must submit a complete application package that is received by the closing date of this announcement.

This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please email ADA@loc.gov. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Applicants with disabilities may be considered under special hiring procedures and must submit an appropriate certificate of eligibility when applying for this position. The proof or disability/certification may be issued by the State Vocational Rehabilitation Office, Disability Services or Career Services office of the applicant's college or university, or the Department of Veterans Affairs. The letter must verify that the applicant has a severe disability and must be dated within three years of the date of the application. Certification from health care providers are not accepted. For more information contact the Library's Office of EEO/Diversity Programs at 202-707-6024 or email spp@loc.gov. FAILURE TO SUBMIT YOUR CERTIFICATION WILL CAUSE YOUR APPLICATION TO NOT BE CONSIDERED UNDER THE SELECTIVE PLACEMENT PROGRAM.

The Library of Congress is the national library of the United States and is part of the Legislative Branch of the Federal government. As such, all positions are in the excepted service.

Appointment/retention is subject to a favorable evaluation of an appropriate personnel security/suitability investigation.

The Library reserves the right to fill a lesser or greater number of vacancies indicated during the life of this vacancy announcement.

Initial appointments, permanent or indefinite, to the Library of Congress require completion of a one-year probationary period.

The Library of Congress may offer repayment for all or part of federally insured student loans. However, not all service units within the Library of Congress participates in the repayment of federally insured student loans. Therefore, determination to repay a federally insured student loan is subject to approval by the appropriate service unit.

A "Not to Exceed" (NTE) status is used to identify an appointment with a specific ending date. However, the Library has the right to separate a NTE employee at any time due to either performance issues or budget constraints.

Are you a veteran? Please indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming in your application materials and/or applicant profile and provide the appropriate supporting documentation to validate your claim. Those applying for 5-point preference must submit Member Copy 4 of your DD 214. Those applying for 10-point preference must fill out an SF-15 (click here for the form) and provide the required documentation listed on the back of the form. If required supporting documentation is not attached, Veterans' Preference will not be considered in the application process.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

The Library of Congress evaluates applicants through an applicant questionnaire and a structured interview. Applicants may also be screened for some jobs through licensing, certification, and/or education requirements, a narrative/application review, and/or a preliminary telephone interview. The knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) that are marked with a double asterisk (**) in the vacancy announcement and the applicant questionnaire are considered the most critical for a position. To be considered for final selection, applicants must demonstrate fully acceptable experience in these designated KSAs in the narrative/application review, preliminary telephone and/or full structured interview. The various assessment tools listed above are designed to verify or explore applicants' experience, knowledge, and training directly related to the job in order to identify the best qualified applicants for selection.

For more information regarding eligibility requirements, please see the Library of Congress Merit Selection Plan, Section X.D, at: http://www.loc.gov/hr/employment/msp010909.pdf .

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Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Not Required

Drug test required
No

Required Documents

Current or former federal employees must submit their most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50 or equivalent).

Applicants with disabilities may be considered under special hiring procedures and must submit an appropriate certificate of eligibility when applying for this position. The proof or disability/certification may be issued by the State Vocational Rehabilitation Office, Disability Services or Career Services office of the applicant's college or university, or the Department of Veterans Affairs. The letter must verify that the applicant has a severe disability and must be dated within three years of the date of the application. The program does not accept certification from health care providers. For more information contact the Library's Office of Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Programs at 202-707-6024 or email spp@loc.gov. FAILURE TO SUBMIT YOUR CERTIFICATION WILL CAUSE YOUR APPLICATION TO NOT BE CONSIDERED UNDER THE SELECTIVE PLACEMENT PROGRAM.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education .

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.