Duties

Summary

This is a temporary appointment NTE 1 year with an INTERMITTENT work schedule NTE 1,040 and is open to ICTAP/ICTAP candidates ONLY, and that if they are found well-qualified, will be afforded selection priority. An extension of this vacancy is possible without further announcement. Incumbent serves as a Management Analyst responsible for the review, analysis, evaluation, interpretation, and presentation of financial information related to the leasing of DOS real estate holdings overseas.

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Responsibilities

• Allots DOS and ICASS leasehold funds to posts. Reviews requests for additional leasehold funding and determines whether and what level to grant requests. Works closely with posts to eliminate unauthorized leasehold funding commitments.
• Audits DOS and ICASS leasehold accounts for assigned portfolio quarterly to assess performance in accordance with Rental Benchmark Program (RBP) and communicates performance results to posts accordingly.
• Serves as liaison between Major Leasing Division and Posts to identify required funding for out-of-cycle lease fit-out, build-to-lease and major leasing projects. Works with RM/FM to establish contingency reserves for unanticipated lease expenses.
• Analyzes budget, identifies leasehold funds and reallocates to other PRE purchasing or leasing initiatives as needed. Works with programmers to implement software changes, reports, etc. to develop more accurate budgets and account analysis tools.
• PRE POC for DOS/ICASS leasehold accounts. Evaluates and analyzes requests, sets perimeters, limiting factors, etc. Develops project management plan, milestones and participates in team performance of the research, analysis and reporting required.
• Identifies, reviews, evaluates, researches, analyzes and prepares responses to requests initiated by special/Congressional committees, DOS, USG agencies, overseas posts and general public (FOIA ). Requesting parties use in decision-making process.
• Uses analytical research and verification procedures to identify, review and evaluate documents to identify factors driving changes in lease costs. Proposes and implements solutions to isolate property costs erroneously charged to the leaseholder.

Travel Required

Not required

Supervisory status
No

Promotion Potential
13

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
• Verification of employment eligibility in the United States is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• One year probationary period, unless excepted by regulation.

Qualifications

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.

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

• Experience with qualitative and quantitative techniques for the assessment and improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of programs and processes.
• Experience conducting studies, analyzing findings and making recommendations on substantive operating programs.
• Experience preparing project papers and staff reports and organizing/delivering briefings to managers to encourage understanding and acceptance of findings and recommendations.

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

Education

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

Additional information

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION PROGRAM (E-Verify) - U.S. law requires organizations to employ only individuals who may legally work in the United States - either U.S. citizens, or foreign citizens who have the necessary authorization. This agency utilizes E-Verify to compare information from the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) records to confirm employment eligibility. If the employee's information does not match DHS and/or SSA records, the employee is given an opportunity to resolve the problem. If eligibility cannot be verified, employment will be terminated.

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 .

If eligible, applicants to this announcement may be referred to other positions in other Bureaus/Offices in the Department.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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: (List a maximum of six (6) KSAs/competencies that will be used to evaluate candidates here in list format. The KSAs and competencies listed must be relative to the specialized experience and correlate to the questions covered in the assessment tool.

• Ability to clearly and accurately communicate technical information to all audiences.
• Ability to perform management and program analyses.
• Ability to apply knowledge of administrative laws, policies, regulations, and precedents applicable to the administration of key programs.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Skill in presenting controversial findings to agency senior managers.

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 here .

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 selection priority. Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements and submit any required supporting documentation by the closing date of this job opportunity.

Your applicant 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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Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Top Secret

Drug test required
Yes

Position sensitivity and risk
High Risk (HR)

Trust determination process
Suitability/Fitness

Required Documents

All required documents listed below, that are applicable to you, must be submitted to our automated system "Gateway to State" by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.

1. Resume - your resume or any other written format you choose should contain the required information as specified in the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section. Insufficient information will result in an ineligible rating.

2. A completed online job specific self-assessment questionnaire through the Department's automated system "Gateway to State".

3. Transcripts - if applicable, see the Qualifications section of the announcement. If selected, an official/sealed college transcript(s) will be required to verify education prior to employment.

4. If you are qualifying based on other criteria listed under the Qualification Section of this announcement, you must submit the required supporting documentation (certificates, certifications, etc.) with your application by the closing date.

5. Performance Appraisal - ICTAP/CTAP eligible applicants must submit a copy of your most recent completed annual performance appraisal that includes the final rating. If a performance appraisal does not exist, is incomplete or unavailable, a Form DS-1812 (Applicant Appraisal) or equivalent form from another agency signed by the current supervisor is acceptable. Mid-year progress reviews will not be accepted.

6. ICTAP/CTAP eligible applicants must submit SF-50s (Notification of Personnel Action) that show: effective date, position title, series, grade, salary, tenure, position occupied, full promotion potential, and name of agency. Examples include promotion & within-grade increase actions. Award SF-50s often do not show this information. Current Federal employees applying under the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) must submit a qualifying SF-50 to show you meet time-in-grade requirements.

7. Veterans who are preference eligibles OR who have been separated from the Armed Forces under honorable conditions (honorable or general discharge) after 3 or more years of continuous active service may apply under the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA). You must submit documentation showing your eligibility to apply under VEOA, which may include: VA Letter, statement of service, and/or a DD-214 (Member Copy 4 is preferable) showing the dates you served as well as your type of discharge and qualifying service campaign medals OR if you are still on active duty, you MUST submit a certification on letterhead from your military branch, which contains your military service dates, expected date of discharge or release, and the character of service to show that your military service was performed under honorable conditions. The expected date of discharge or release must be no later than 120 days after the certification is submitted for consideration for this vacancy announcement.

For more information on preference eligibility, consult the Vet Guide .

To gain access to your DD-214 online, please visit: http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/get-service-records.html 8. CTAP/ICTAP eligibles must submit a copy of the appropriate documentation with their application.

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ICTAP Considerations
CTAP Considerations

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.