Supervisory Management and Program Analyst (GS-15)

Summary

The Bureau of Administration, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Shared Knowledge Services (A/SKS) oversees information management components that ensure compliance with applicable statutes, Executive Orders, regulations, and other mandates governing the release of official Department of State records, the protection of individual privacy, the safeguarding of national security information, and the development and dissemination of regulatory policy.

Duties

This position serves as the Director of the Office of Privacy and Organizational Policy in the Bureau of Administration, Shared Knowledge Services, Privacy, Policy and Knowledge Management Directorate. (A/SKS/PPKM/POP). The incumbent directs the work of subordinates through subordinate supervisors and, where applicable, through direct supervision, with full management authority for long-range planning, resource allocation, budgeting, goal setting, and evaluation. He/she ensures that Federal Government, State Department and Bureau of Administration action goals are met, concerning Federal Register, Forms, FAM-FAH, Rulemaking, and Information Collection. The incumbent directs the development and implementation of classification policy, guidance, training, and reporting to ensure departmental compliance with applicable Executive Orders, statutes, and international agreements. The incumbent initiates investigations of systemic privacy problems and determines necessary corrective actions, programmatic changes, and policy changes to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the Privacy Program.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement. NOTE: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements, by the closing date of this announcement. Time-In-Grade Requirements: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions, per 5CFR 300, Subpart F. Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: To qualify at the GS-15 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is experience: 1. Directing or managing an office or division, including setting program goals and priorities, allocating resources, and evaluating staff performance. 2. Leading or overseeing a federal compliance program, with experience in privacy, classification or directives management. 3. Representing an organization and working with other Federal agencies, OMB, Congress, or oversight bodies such as OIG and GAO on policy matters. There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-15 position. In addition, applicant's experience must also demonstrate that the candidate possesses the following qualities: Ability to assign, review, and supervise the work of others; Objectivity and fairness in judging people on their ability, and situations on the facts and circumstances; Ability to adjust to change, work pressures, or difficult situations without undue stress; Willingness to consider new ideas or divergent points of view; and Capacity to "see the job through."

Education

Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.

How you will be evaluated

Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume limited to two pages will be conducted and evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications for this position. The evaluation process consists of an online assessment and a subject matter expert review of your resume. Resumes longer than two pages will be deemed ineligible and will not be considered further. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies: Knowledge of strategic program/project management techniques, including the application of qualitative and quantitative methods. Ability to interpret and apply knowledge of policy, legislation, and practices to assess overall effectiveness in programs. Ability to communicate technical information clearly and accurately. Ability to lead and manage staff. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We do not make assumptions regarding your experience. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials may result in your removal from consideration. Resume review: Subject matter experts (SMEs) will review your resume to determine your qualifications for this position based on the required specialized experience. Your resume should demonstrate how you meet all aspects of the specialized experience statement. SMEs will not review additional information beyond your resume (e.g., links embedded in your resume will not be opened.). If meeting basic qualifications through education only or a combination of education and experience, applicants will not be referred to the SME panel but will be reviewed by the HR Specialist for referral. Agency Career and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP and ICTAP) candidates must be considered well-qualified for the position and submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this job announcement to receive consideration for selection priority. To be considered well-qualified, in addition to meeting minimum qualifications, candidates must demonstrate proficiency in some, but not all of the major aspects of the position. You may preview questions for this vacancy.

How to apply

Prepare your application in USAJOBS To start your application, click Apply and we'll walk you through the process to attach a resume and any required documents. During the application process you can review, edit, delete, and update your information. We'll automatically save your progress as you go, so you won't lose any changes. You have until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement to complete the application process. STEP 1: Select the "Apply" button and follow the instructions to register or sign into USAJOBS. STEP 2: Submit your resume. Please see the Required Documents section for specific information that should be outlined in your resume. STEP 3: Complete the online assessment questions. STEP 4: Submit all required documentation applicable to you, as listed in the Required Documents section. To learn how to view the status of your submitted supporting documentation and application, visit the Application Instructions section of our agency's Civil Service selection process site. Technical assistance with your on-line application is available through the Help Desk at mgshelp@monster.com or by calling (866) 656-6830 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. ET Alternate Application Procedures If applying online poses an extreme hardship, you may request alternate application procedures to submit your application package. Contact the Human Resources office listed on the announcement between the business hours of 8:15 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET at least 2 working days prior to the closing date of this announcement. The application package for alternate application procedures must be submitted and received in the Human Resources office no later than 11:59 p.m. ET on the closing date of this announcement. Paper applications and information sent by mail will not be accepted.

Other information

For reasonable accommodation at the U.S. Department of State, please contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations at (202) 663-3474 or OAA@state.gov. If eligible, situational telework agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. If eligible, applicants to this announcement may be referred to other similar positions in this Bureau for up to 240 days and may require a higher or lower security clearance. Telework eligibility and security clearance requirements may vary for such similar positions.