Management and Program Analyst

This position is located Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA). RSA supports the Data Collection and Analysis Unit which collects, analyzes, and reports data submitted by five formula grant programs, including the State Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Services program, under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

APPLICATION LIMIT: This vacancy announcement is limited to the first 200 applications received and will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the day that we receive the 200th application, or at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the listed closing date, whichever occurs first. We encourage you to read this entire vacancy announcement prior to submitting your application. As a Management and Program Analyst, GS-0343-13/14, you will be responsible for Participates in the administration of the performance accountability provisions in Title I of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) for the vocational rehabilitation (VR) program, negotiating performance measures and evaluating program effectiveness. Serves on project teams to deliver technical assistance regarding data collection and reporting requirements, evaluates internal control systems, creates analytical tools to support program evaluation and continuous improvement for VR agencies. Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses of program operations and outcomes, advise management on analytical methods and procedures, and maintain systems for data collection and reporting to ensure alignment with goals and objectives. Participate in work-groups to develop program guidelines, assist in identifying goals and objectives, and serve on monitoring teams for grantees, including planning, conducting reviews, and preparing reports and corrective action plans. Supports responsible data sharing collaboration with Federal and non-federal entities, maintains broad contacts to disseminate information, promote goals, and negotiate solutions to complex issues affecting program effectiveness. As a Management and Program Analyst, GS-0343-14, you will be responsible for: Directs the administration of the performance accountability provisions in Title I of Workforce Innovation and Accountability Act for the vocational rehabilitation (VR) program, negotiating performance measures and evaluating program effectiveness. Leads project teams to deliver technical assistance regarding data collection and reporting requirements, evaluates internal control systems, and creates analytical tools to support program evaluation and continuous improvement for VR agencies. Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses of program operations and outcomes, advise management on analytical methods and procedures, and maintain systems for data collection and reporting to ensure alignment with goals and objectives. Leads work-groups to develop program guidelines, assist in identifying goals and objectives, and serve on monitoring teams for grantees, including planning, conducting reviews, and preparing reports and corrective action plans. Leads responsible data sharing and collaboration with Federal and non-federal entities, maintains broad contacts to disseminate information, promote goals, and negotiate solutions to complex issues affecting program effectiveness.

Condition of Employment: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a probationary period or trial 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 OR trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this vacancy announcement. If you are a current federal employee, you must meet all time-in-grade and time-after competitive appointment qualifications within 30 days of the closing date of this vacancy announcement. To verify that you meet these requirements, we will review your responses to the core eligibility questions on the occupational questionnaire, as well as your submitted resume and required documents. To make an accurate determination, you will need to include on your resume your federal position title, pay plan, occupational series, grade level, agency, dates for which you held the grade level (stated as MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY, OR MM/YYYY to PRESENT), and total hours worked per week. 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). Key Requirement Relocation will not be paid. Males 18 and over must be registered with the Selective Service. Must serve one-year probationary period Must be a US Citizen Must complete a background investigation and fingerprint check.

Education cannot be substituted for experience for this position and grade level.