Program Analyst

Duties

As the Program Analyst, you will:

• Advises on office policy, correspondence protocols and standard operating procedures, and oversees, coordinates, and aids in implementation of said policies and procedures.
• Works directly with Gallery Trustees regarding issues concerning Board of Trustee meetings, meetings with the Director or any executive officer and specific requests for information from Trustees.
• Coordinates and monitors, in collaboration with the Chief of Strategic Initiatives, the allocation of personnel and budgetary resources for the Director's office and the offices that report to it, with the goal of ensuring appropriate needs are met.
• Plans, performs research for, prepares, and oversees the organization of material for the Director's meeting agendas.
• Directs all scheduling activities for the Director, resolving questions and conflicts, and approving or referring proposed appointments.
• Reviews selected correspondence coming into the office, drafting replies as needed for the Director's signature.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a United States Citizen.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements.
• See "Other Information" section regarding Selective Service requirements.

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 must include the dates of all qualifying experience (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours worked/volunteered per week.

VACCINE REQUIREMENT:

Consistent with Executive Order 14043 and with guidance by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Federal employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee's duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. If selected, you will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination by November 22, 2021 or before appointment or onboarding with the National Gallery, if after November 22. The National Gallery will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required exception from this requirement.

Qualifications

Candidates must meet the Qualification Standards Handbook requirements for the GS-343-11.

Specialized experience is at least one year of experience, equivalent in responsibility to the GS-9 grade level in the Federal service, performing a variety of administrative, analytical, evaluative and technical duties on behalf of the Director.

Candidates must meet the Qualification Standards Handbook requirements for the GS-343-12.

Specialized experience is at least one year of experience, equivalent in responsibility to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service, performing a variety of administrative, analytical, evaluative and technical duties on behalf of the Director.

Your application and resume must demonstrate that you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must show in your résumé how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below. If asked to do so, cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write "see resume" in your application!

Those applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be evaluated against these factors to determine the best-qualified candidates.

Comprehensive knowledge of art museum practices in general; of the language and methods used in the museum field.

Comprehensive knowledge and skill in the application of qualitative/quantitative methods and the ability to perform analyses, assemble and evaluate information and solve administration, communication and other problems sufficient to advise on office policy, correspondence protocols and standard operating procedures and oversee, coordinate, and aid in implementation of said policies and procedures to meet administrative and business needs.

Demonstrated experience and skill in compiling and integrating large amounts of varying kinds of data; in organizing information and proficiency in using and maintaining databases and various software programs sufficient to research, analyze, evaluate and retrieve information and materials necessary to prepare cogent, accurate reports on diverse topics for the Director's meetings.

Working knowledge of the concepts, principles and practices of budget/finance and personnel management sufficient to perform tasks involved with coordinating with appropriate Gallery management and staff; performing related duties for the Director and staff; and managing and tracking budgets and tracking expenditures.

"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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.

Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration under merit promotion procedures.

CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Additional information

• The National Gallery of Art fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement.

• Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year.

• AN EXTERNAL SELECTED CANDIDATE MUST BE FINGERPRINTED AND RECEIVE A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, RESULTING IN A SATISFACTORY SUITABILITY DETERMINATION BEFORE BEING HIRED FOR THIS POSITION.

• All males born after December 31st 1959 must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration. To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register . If you are not registered and don't have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government.

EEO Policy: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/EEO_Policy_Statement

Reasonable Accommodation Policy: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Reasonable_Accommodation_Policy_Statement

Veterans Information: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Veterans_Information

Selective Service Registration: http://www.sss.gov/