Supervisory Program Analyst

The Bureau of Labor Statistics measures labor market activity, working conditions, price changes, and productivity in the U.S. economy to support public and private decision making. The position is located in the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Office of Administration. Major duties: Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Prepares reports, evaluations, special studies, cost estimates, programming, and annual budgeting submissions and ensures program accomplishments are within budget allocations Directs the assessment of assigned programs for compliance with agency regulations, policies, procedures, and practices Develops and implements action plans to remedy identified areas of noncompliance and assesses the impact of proposed policies and procedures on ongoing operations Plans, coordinates, and directs various studies and task forces, which include both long-term and short-term analyses of operations, workflows, and customer service objectives, to ensure the development and delivery of efficient and effective administrative services for BLS employees Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates and gives advice or instruction to subordinates on work and administrative matters Qualifications: Specialized experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform the duties of the position successfully, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. GS-14: Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-13, in the federal service. This experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and ability to successfully perform the duties of the position to be filled. Experience indicators at this grade level include demonstrating ALL of the following: Conducting work utilizing the theories, principles, practices, and policies related to transit benefits, parking, telecommunications, safety and health, or facilities management; Providing support and assistance to managers and stakeholders on administrative matters, including the impact of changes in relevant policies and standards; Liaising with stakeholders both in and outside of the agency to execute administrative programs. Selective Placement Factor Selective placement factors are skills, knowledge, abilities, or other worker characteristics that are basic to and essential for satisfactory performance on the job. Selective placement factors are prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for a position. Applicants who do not meet the criteria for a selective placement factor are ineligible for further consideration. The agency has identified a selective placement factor for this position, which is the following: Possession of at least a Level I Federal Acquisition Certification for Contracting Officer's Representatives (FAC-COR) or equivalent certification in Contracting Applicants must document proof of certification within their resume. Failure to do so will result in the application being rated as ineligible. Applicants may also provide a copy of their certificate with their application documents under the document type Other. Applicants without the selective placement factor will be rated ineligible and will not be considered for this position. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: - your performance and conduct; - the needs and interests of the agency; - whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and - whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.