Management Analyst
What you'd do
This position is located in the USDA, Rural Development (RD), Innovation Center, Regulations Management Division, Regulations Support Branch. The incumbent performs duties related to all RD program policies and procedures, borrower management, regulations and paperwork clearance functions.
Major duties
Research and analyze new or revised legislation to determine needs for regulatory actions, workplans, justification, cost and alternatives. Prepare regulation and directive packages including civil rights impact analyses. Conduct management studies and analysis of existing or proposed forms, conformance with forms management policies and standards. Control paperwork burden on the public and implement Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and eGovernment Act of 2002 for all RD programs. Lead or participate in special projects to implement Federal Directives or reporting requirements identified.
What you need to qualify
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below Time in Grade: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet the time in grade requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. Specialized Experience: For the GS-12: Applicants must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11; or its non-Federal equivalent that demonstrates With some supervision, (1) Writing and editing agency regulations, directives, and policy guidance; (2) Writing skills and experience in positions that required communicating agency and administration policy and procedures that explained technical or controversial issues; (3) Working under compressed, pressure-filled deadlines in a collaborative manner with other agency officials and policy experts in analyzing and interpreting complex information and tailoring messages for audience appeal and impact; (4) Analyze report finding and maintain coordination of program reviews and evaluations; (5) Create organizational charts, contact lists, schedules, or other information needed to monitor and conduct projects; (6) Recommend revisions to management review guides to keep current with legislative and regulatory program changes; (7)Interpret and implement new or revised organizational policies, regulations or procedures; and (8) Develops, revises and implements procedures to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of regulatory and information operations. Qualifications are based upon meeting specialized experience only. Education cannot be used to qualify for this position. For the GS-13: Applicants must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12; or its non-Federal equivalent that demonstrates: (1) Writing and editing complex agency regulations, directives, and policy guidance; (2) Writing skills and extensive experience in positions that required communicating agency and administration policy and procedures that explained technical or controversial issues; (3) Working under tight, pressure-filled deadlines in a collaborative manner with other agency officials and policy experts in analyzing and interpreting complex information and tailoring messages for audience appeal and impact; (4) Designs and conducts comprehensive management studies on program regulations, procedures and objectives; (5) Participates in the development of new regulations and procedures to meet legislative and/or administrative changes in the mission program areas; (6) Conduct or oversee comprehensive reviews and assessments of operation to determine the extent of compliance with organization rules and regulations; (7) Interpret and implement new or revised organizational policies, regulations or procedures; (8) Participates in planning sessions to develop regulations and procedures which affect programs; and (9) Recommend revisions to management review guides to keep current with legislative and regulatory program changes. Qualifications are based upon meeting specialized experience only. Education cannot be used to qualify for this position. NOTE: To be considered for this position, you must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the GS-0343 series set forth in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards by the closing date of the announcement. A copy is available at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classifi cation-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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