Management Analyst (Investigations)
What you'd do
Join the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and help strengthen the integrity and effectiveness of the world's leading biomedical research agency! As a Management Analyst with the Office of Management Assessment's Division of Program Integrity, you'll investigate complex management issues, conduct analytical studies, and recommend data-driven solutions that improve organizational performance and support NIH's mission to improve human health.
Major duties
If selected for this position, your duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Lead teams of specialists or individually conduct in-depth studies, reviews, evaluations, and assessments of issues and proposals assigned. Perform research, investigations, audits, and analytical reviews of systems, records, and business processes to identify issues, gather evidence, establish facts, and support management recommendations. Determine the functionality of unique organizational structures and provide coordination among key participants for the long-range planning and development of organizational strategies to meet objectives and mission. Initiate and execute very complex administrative and management projects. Utilize expert skills in studying work methods, administrative guidelines, procedures, utilization of human resources, work assignments, delegations of authority, management controls, information and documentation systems, etc. Analyze and evaluate findings and recommend more efficient, effective and economical ways to accomplish workload and program objectives. Participate in planning sessions. Establish and maintain contacts with other Government agencies and private organizations to exchange information. Design and conduct comprehensive management studies to identify and propose solutions to management problems.
What you need to qualify
You qualify for a Management Analyst, at the GS-11 level, if you meet one of the following qualification requirements: A. You have completed a Ph.D. or equivalent graduate degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. in an accredited college or university. Education must be related to the position to be qualifying.; OR B. You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: Conducting studies involving objective fact finding, analyzing findings to identify issues, risks and concerns in processes and/or procedures; Developing reports to support operational planning and decision-making; and Arranging and conducting meetings with appropriate agency personnel.; OR C. You have a combination of post-baccalaureate education related to the position and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. You qualify for a Management Analyst, GS-0343-12 if you meet the following condition: You have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: Conducting interviews with stakeholders and subject matter experts to gather facts and information relevant to assessments, evaluations, or investigations; Writing administrative standard operating procedures; Conducting analyses of administrative and management operations functions and work processes including examination of deviations from standards or ethics violations; and Conducting research and analysis of laws, regulations, and policies to develop findings and recommendations regarding management operations. You qualify for a Management Analyst, GS-0343-13 if you meet the following condition: You have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: Leading studies employing qualitative (focus groups, individual interviews, observations) and quantitative (e.g. surveys, cost-benefit analyses, feasibility studies) assessment methods; Performing analytical studies related to management operating procedures and organizational productivity; Reviewing and editing administrative standard operating procedures affecting parent and subordinate offices; and, Writing official reports to senior management on findings, recommendations, and implementation plans for improvements to administrative operations. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview application questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13007320
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