Management Analyst.

Smithsonian Institution; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave

Health insurance

Retirement program

Job summary

The Smithsonian Institution is seeking a Management Analyst to lead HR programs related to staffing, classification, employee relations, workforce development, and equal employment opportunity. The role emphasizes data-driven HRIS management, policy advising, and program oversight to support enterprise-wide HR outcomes.

Responsibilities include workforce planning, advisory support to managers and staff, and coordinating with leadership on personnel policies and workforce management issues.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07 in the Federal Service.
• Experience supporting the implementation and integration of an enterprise-wide HRMS.
• Ability to analyze policies, coordinate activities, and assist with planning and oversight.

Responsibilities

• Manage HR programs related to staffing, classification, employee and labor relations, workforce development, and equal employment opportunity.
• Conduct workforce planning and organizational assessments and recommend optimization strategies.
• Provide HR advisory services to managers and employees on staffing, recruitment, classification, employee relations, performance management, and development.
• Advise leadership on personnel policies, procedures, and workforce management matters.
• Serve as the technical expert for HR information systems, overseeing data maintenance and reporting.

Skills

Workforce planning

HR advisory services

HR data reporting

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education

LL.M., if related

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Duties

The Management Analyst is responsible for managing HR programs related to staffing, classification, employee and labor relations, workforce development, and equal employment opportunity.

In This Position, You Will

• Conduct workforce planning and organizational assessments by analyzing staffing levels, position management, workload allocation, and competency needs, and recommends strategies to optimize workforce performance and achieve program goals.
• Provide HR advisory services to managers and employees on staffing, recruitment, classification, employee relations, performance management, compensation, and employee development.
• Provide strategic HR policy and program support by advising leadership on personnel policies, procedures, and workforce management matters.
• Serve as the technical expert for HR information systems, overseeing data maintenance, reporting, and electronic processes while providing user support and guidance.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation
• May need to complete a Probationary Period
• Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.

Conditions of Employment

Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

For information on qualification requirements, see Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions on

Qualifications

Experience:

You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal Service. For this position, specialized experience is defined as supporting the implementation and integration of an enterprise-wide Human Resource Management System (HRMS), analyzing administrative policies and operational issues, and assisting with planning, coordination, leadership support, and management oversight activities.

Your resume must be no more than two (2) pages and should clearly demonstrate how your experience aligns with the responsibilities and specialized experience required for this position. Do not copy language directly from the vacancy announcement, as you will be deemed ineligible for consideration. Instead, provide detailed, descriptive information about your actual experience.

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 volunteer experience.

Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week.

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

OR

3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree

OR

LL.M., if related

OR

Or a Combination: Education and experience may be combined to meet the basic qualifications. For a full explanation of this option please see the

Additional information

This position is included in the bargaining unit.

Recruitment Incentive:

Recruitment incentive(s) may be authorized for this position. However, approval for incentives are contingent upon various availability. If authorized, certain incentives will require the incumbent to sign a service agreement to remain in the Federal government for a certain time period.

Note:

This statement does not imply nor guarantee an incentive will be offered and paid.

Selections may be made for vacancies across the Smithsonian Institution (SI). By applying to this position, you agree to allow your application and other personal information to be shared with one or more SI hiring officials for employment consideration for same/similar positions within the location(s) identified in this announcement.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

The Smithsonian offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, vacation and sick leave, holidays, health/life insurance, accident insurance, and excellent retirement program options.

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