Policy Analyst

This position is located in the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) within the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in the Executive Office of the President (EOP). Multiple selections in multiple Branches may be made from this announcement. OIRA leads the government-wide review of regulations, approval of information collections, and implementation of information, privacy, and statistical policies, focusing on team-based working relationships across OMB. Major duties: OIRA anticipates Policy Analysts will work on matters pertaining to the regulatory and information policies of federal department and agency missions in any of the following areas: tax policy and administration, financial services, banking, consumer protection; food, safety, and health; education, income maintenance, and labor; and transportation, justice, and security. As a Policy Analyst, GS-0301-9/11/12, your typical work assignments may include the following: Conducts analyses of Executive Branch regulations and regulatory policies to identify and work with EOP officials and promulgating agencies to address significant regulatory, economic, legal, scientific, and privacy issues. Reviews information collection requests to ensure they meet all requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act. Coordinates and reviews actions submitted to OIRA under Executive Orders 12866, 14192, and 14215. Works on policy issues in collaboration with staff and with senior career and policy officials from across the EOP (e.g., the Council on Environmental Quality, the Domestic Policy Council, the National Economic Council, the National Security Council) and the broader Executive Branch. Collaborates with staff to develop written products and make oral presentations for high-level decision makers that summarize and provide analytically based recommendations on regulatory and policy matters. Develops relationships with regulatory experts at covered agencies. Coordinates with colleagues from across OIRA and OMB to address issues related to privacy, statistical policy, science policy, economics, and budget matters. Reviews agency compliance with Paperwork Reduction Act, Privacy Act, Information Quality Act, Congressional Review Act, and other criteria. Reviews Congressional testimonies, Statements of Administration Policy, Questions for the Record from Congress, and other official statements. 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. TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade level or pay band in Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. 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. You may qualify at the GS-09 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector that demonstrates: (1) Assisting with analyzing or reviewing, regulatory or policy proposals using economic, legal, or policy analysis frameworks; and (2) Assisting with developing materials to present policy or regulatory ideas, conclusions or recommendations. OR A master's or equivalent graduate degree, 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.B. or J.D., if related. OR A combination of experience and education. (Combinations of successfully completed education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements as specified above. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at grades GS-9.) You may qualify at the GS-11 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector that demonstrates: (1) Synthesizing regulatory or policy proposals using economic, legal, or policy analysis frameworks; and (2) Developing policy or regulatory ideas, conclusions or recommendations to be reviewed by higher ranking staff. OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related OR A combination of experience and education. (Combinations of successfully completed education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements as specified above. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at grades GS-9.) You may qualify at the GS-12 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector that demonstrates: (1) Analyzing, reviewing, or developing regulatory or policy proposals for regulatory or policy issues using economic, legal, or policy analysis frameworks (2) Recommending policy or regulatory ideas, conclusions or recommendations and (3) Collecting, organizing or synthesizing quantitative or qualitative data used in the development of regulations or policy. 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.