Managment Analyst - Foreign Agricultural Service

Summary This position is located in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), Business Operations. The incumbent serves as an advisor and assists on matters related to budget, policies and procedures for the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS). Responsibilities The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity. The duties may include, but are not limited to: Serves as the advisor on critical programs, projects, and initiatives within Business Operations. Develops detailed plans, task, milestone dates, and schedules to ensure proper sequencing of events and tracking of processes and costs throughout the lifecycle of the programs/projects. Consolidates statistical data and narrative information to perform analyses, consolidate results, identify areas for improvement and recommend viable solutions. Develops formal written reports and oral briefings to higher level officials both within and outside the organization involving program status and/or technical issues requiring resolution. Helps resolve conflicts and controversies; and initiates necessary action to assure understanding and acceptance of the Business Operations budget, policies and objectives. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships within FAS, USDA and other Federal agencies, state and local governments, agribusiness representatives, and private and nonprofit institutions. Provides advice and support for the management of budget, financial management, and acquisition Advises the Senior Advisor, the Chief Operating Officer, and Agency's senior leadership of findings, identifies problems or issues requiring corrective action, and recommends appropriate changes. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. TIME-IN-GRADE: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. FOR THE GS-14 GRADE LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-13 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates experience: Advising and assisting the Senior Advisor and Chief Operating Officer (COO) on matters related to the consulting, coordination, development, administration, and implementation of programs, policies, and procedures; Creating and analyzing metrics pertaining to financial management, budget and contracts; Expert ability to effectively plan, implement, and coordinate initiatives and to integrate the results of analyses into overall directive and policy recommendations for presentation to top officials; and Provide advice, make recommendations or decisions, and interpret, implement, or modify important policies or programs. Note: There is no education substitution for this grade level. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies 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 This position does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional Information Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP/ICTAP candidates must be rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. When assessed through a score-based category rating method, CTAP/ICTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100. Veterans who are preference eligible or who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after three years or more of continuous active service are eligible for consideration under the Veteran's Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA). Farm Service Agency (FSA) County Employees: Permanent County employees without prior Federal tenure who are selected for a Civil Service position under Public Law 105-277 will be given a career-conditional appointment and must serve a 1-year probationary period. For more information on applying under special hiring authorities such as the Veteran's Recruitment Act (VRA), 30 percent disabled veterans, certain military spouses, Schedule A Disabled, etc., explore the different Hiring Paths on the USAJOBS website. Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) provides current or former temporary or term employees of federal land management agencies opportunity to compete for permanent competitive service positions. Individuals must have more than 24 months of service without a break between appointments of two or more years. Service must be in the competitive service and have been at a successful level of performance or better. Refer to PUBLIC LAW 114-47-AUG. 7, 2015 for more information. First time hires to the federal government normally start at the lowest rate of the salary range for the grade selected. Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid. Any travel, transportation, and relocation expense associated with reporting for duty will be the responsibility of the selected employee. This position may be eligible to telework, based upon the duties of the position. This is not a bargaining unit position.