Policy Data Analyst
What you'd do
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is ranked within the top 5 mid-size agencies as a "Best Place to Work" in the Federal government! This Policy Data Analyst position is located in the Office of the Executive Director. For more information visit: Office of the Executive Director (OED) | Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Major duties
As a Policy Data Analyst, some of your typical work assignments may include: Coordinating FERC's information collection activities across the federal data lifecycle-from initial requirement definition through approval, maintenance, and expiration-ensuring full compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA), and relevant White House and OMB directives. Evaluating proposed and modified information collections, identifying duplication across programs or agencies, and recommending process and burden reduction improvements using thorough research and interpretation of federal legislation, policies, and guidance related to data, information collections, and burden reduction, while advising Commission staff on impacts, risks, and opportunities to improve data quality and stewardship. Supporting continuous improvement of FERC's data governance, information collection operations, and adherence to federal data lifecycle management principles, including the alignment of information collections to data assets, legal authorities, data products, and other relevant assets in the Commission's information landscape. Developing, revising, and implementing data governance and data stewardship policies, procedures, and guidelines to strengthen FERC's enterprise data management environment and promote consistent, disciplined handling of mission critical data assets, including supporting the adoption and use of machine-readable data formats, standards, and artifacts that promote interoperability, automation of processes, and reuse of data. Serving as a data consultant to program offices, facilitating definition of data and metadata requirements that support FERC's regulatory mission, improving analytic readiness, and minimizing unnecessary burden on the public and private sectors, through regular collaboration with Commission staff and other federal agencies to enhance data sharing, promote consistency and security, and eliminate duplicative data collections while upholding stewardship best practices.
What you need to qualify
You must meet the qualification (experience and/or education) requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Time-in-grade requirements must be met within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement unless you are (1) eligible for a special hiring authority OR (2) reinstatement eligible. To view the eligibility and qualification requirements of a Policy Data Analyst, GS-0301 -12 please visit: Policy Data Analyst, 0301 | Federal Energy Regulatory Commission You must have one full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 level. Specialized experience is defined as: Experience in policy and data analysis, data governance and stewardship, information requirements and research, and developing recommendations, supporting rulemakings, and writing notices and memoranda. 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, knowledge, and skills, and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including any volunteer experience. Please do not cut and paste the position description, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
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