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Summary

**Notice: More than one selection may be made within 90 days of the issuance of the certificate, if additional vacancies occur.

Promotion to the next highest grade level is neither guaranteed nor implied.
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Responsibilities

This position is located in the Executive Office of the President (EOP), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Office of the Federal Chief Information Officer (OFCIO), also known as the Office of E-Government and Information Technology (IT), per the E-Gov Act of 2002. OFCIO is responsible for policy development and oversight functions that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of enabling IT throughout the Executive Branch of the Federal government. OFCIO supports the development, implementation, and tracking of a broad range of IT policies and related initiatives that improve the ability of Federal agencies to deliver IT services, manage IT resources, maximize IT investments, and enhance cybersecurity.

The incumbent serves as a Supervisory Policy Analyst and performs duties relating to strengthening the Federal government's information technology programs, policies and infrastructure through oversight and policy development consistent with the Administration's priorities. The incumbent applies a wide-range of complex analytic and evaluative methods and techniques to direct, conduct and complete special analyses and studies that support budget, legislative, and regulatory policymaking for IT, digital services, and cybersecurity programs and issues. Additionally, the incumbent provides full-range supervisory oversight to staff within OFCIO. Additionally, the incumbent will collaborate with agencies and policy teams in IT & cybersecurity legislation, initiatives and relevant Executive Orders.

As a Supervisory Policy Analyst, GS-0301-15, your typical work assignments may include the following:

• Supervises the work of analysts in the Office of the Federal Chief Information Officer. This includes performance planning, ratings, and defining performance goals, assigning work, monitoring execution, and providing timely and helpful feedback.
• Oversees and/or performs general policy and organizational analyses. Advises team staff on planning and executing work. Points out issues and problems that require attention and renders assistance and advice on other aspects of the administration of the division as required.
• Applies a wide range of complex analytic and evaluative methods and techniques to direct, conduct and complete (independently and/or with other staff members) special analyses and studies that support budget, legislative, and regulatory policymaking for information technology (IT), digital services, and information security programs and issues.
• Works with other OFCIO supervisory policy analysts, supervisory cybersecurity specialists, and the Chief of Staff to coordinate and oversee all resources and initiatives with the office, including and not limited to data collection and management strategy, agency engagement standard operating procedures, and policy development and enforcement.
• Reviews current policy performance, and security activities, challenges, and opportunities within the public and private sector to identify important material relevant to pending public policy, performance, and security issues and suggests improvements in agency activities and policies.
• Renders advice and assistance in the administration of the division's efforts with other internal activities and in communicating policies and priorities.
• Coordinates development and/or evaluation of complex budget, program, and legislative proposals. Serves as the OMB expert for assigned policy areas.
• Reviews pending and proposed budget actions, legislation and regulations on assigned topics and advises upper management of recommended actions. Responds to a wide variety of inquiries regarding potential impact of proposed policies.
• Works with budget examining divisions on selected assignments to enhance budget formulation and execution.
• Coordinates the work of other staff, interns and detailees; Assumes technical supervision as required for special initiatives, in-house team events as well as Interagency task forces and/or working groups.

Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Supervisory status
Yes

Promotion Potential
None

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national
• Selective Service registration if a male born after December 31, 1959
• Subject to pre-employment and random drug tests
• Direct Deposit is required
• RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID
• Suitability for Federal employment
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
• Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).
• More than one selection may be made within 90 days of the issuance of the certificate, if additional vacancies occur.
• May be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450).

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must meet the qualification requirements outlined below to be considered minimally qualified for this position. The qualification requirements are in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standards. ALL QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the next lower grade or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Examples of specialized experience are:

You may qualify at the GS-15 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector that demonstrates your ability to demonstrates experience independently applying analytical methods related to program evaluation and the analysis of complex information technology policy issues to identify significant factors and trends and to recommend solutions. Such experience must have included: 1) Experience with advising senior executive level management regarding IT policy and services government-wide; 2) Experience in the application of Capital Programming and Investment Control to help in developing, implementing, evaluating, and improving government-wide IT investments and risks and 3) Experience providing strategic direction and management for the enterprise-wide policy implementation of IT Modernization applications.

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

Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

Additional information

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, you must be a preference eligible or a Veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

Active Duty Military Members MAY apply under this announcement due to the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act. You must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions along with your application for Federal employment. A certification is a document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days from the date of application. If selected, appointment eligibility requirements must be met prior to the effective date of appointment.

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx ).

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs & Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp . For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/

OMB Diversity and Inclusion Statement: OMB is committed to creating a multicultural and supportive work environment and strongly encourages applications from candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the organization.

OMB Financial Disclosure: This position is subject to the confidential financial disclosure requirements of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (P.L. 95-521). Therefore, if selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) (OGE Form 278 SES) to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest and your prospective position with OMB. Providing this information will be an annual requirement.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement: http://www.eeoc.gov/federal/index.cfm

Employment Information Resources - Resource Center: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Main_Page

Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:

• Person with Disabilities - Schedule A
• Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans
• Special Hiring Authorities for Certain Military Spouses
• Other Special Appointment Authorities

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternative Application .

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Once the announcement has closed, your résumé and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your résumé and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

Budget, Information Technology Policy and Planning, Managing Human Resources, and Planning and Evaluating

Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Top Secret

Drug test required
Yes

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your résumé showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed
2. Other supporting documents:

• Cover Letter, optional
• College transcript(s), if the position has an education requirement or if you are utilizing education as part of your qualifications.
• Most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action : You must submit a legible copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action . The SF-50, block 24 must contain "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a "1". Employees eligible under an OPM approved interchange agreement , block 34 may contain a "1" or "2". (Please do not submit an Award SF-50 as it does not identify all the required information needed for eligibility verification).
• Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
• DD-214, SF-15 Form and VA letter, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty from Veterans for consideration under Veteran hiring authorities. DD-214 must be a Member 4 or Service 2 copy which reflects the type of discharge/character of service.
• Noncompetitive appointment authority documentation, if applicable
• Career Transition Assistant Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program Documentation, if applicable (e.g. Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.)

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.