Program Analyst

Bureau of the Fiscal Service (USDT); Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau of the Fiscal Service, Treasury Offset Program Division, Birmingham, AL, is seeking a program analyst to support expansion of the TOP to boost federal revenue and reduce delinquent debt. You will analyze diverse data, work with developers and agencies, and review audits to inform program decisions.

Telework is eligible; travel not required. The position is full-time, permanent, GS 13, with a salary range of $106,437–$158,322 per year and promotion potential to 13.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience includes developing communications and briefing tools (speeches, talking points) and/or responses.
• Experience working with payment management to ensure payment compliance with agencies.
• Ability to work with system developers and agencies to improve TOP.

Responsibilities

• Apply technical expertise to expansions and improvements of the Treasury Offset Program.
• Analyze information from diverse sources on program effectiveness.
• Collaborate with system developers and federal/state agencies on TOP enhancements.
• Review audit reports to assess impact on operations.

Skills

Communications development

Briefing tools

Payment management

Job description

Summary

This position is located at Bureau of the Fiscal Service, Treasury Offset Program Division. As a program analyst, you will be responsible for portions of larger projects which result in the expansion of TOP to increase the revenues of the Federal government and reduce the amount of delinquent debt owed to the Federal government and States.

Location

• Birmingham, AL
• Washington, DC
• Hyattsville, MD
• Austin, TX

Telework eligible : Yes—as determined by the agency policy.

Remote job : No

Relocation expenses reimbursed : No

Salary : $106,437 – $158,322 per year

Pay scale & grade : GS 13

Promotion potential : 13

Work schedule : Full‑time

Travel Required : Not required

Appointment type : Permanent

Occupations and job series : 0343 Management And Program Analysis

Supervisory status : No

Federal service type : This job is in the Competitive Service

Represented by a union : No

Drug test : No

Security clearance : Not Required

Position sensitivity and risk : High Risk (HR)

Background check type : Credentialing, Suitability/Fitness, National security

Financial disclosure required : No (Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.)

Announcement number : 27-FS-13095044-MPA

Control number : 891027000

Eligibility for hiring :

• Internal to an agency – Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.
• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) – Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.
• Clarification from the agency – (1) Current Bureau of the Fiscal Service internal employees who are qualifying as Status Eligibles, or currently serving on a Sched. A appointment, OR (2) CTAP eligibles.

Duties

• Apply technical expertise to assignments and will provide technical expertise to other team members on matters pertaining to the expansion and improvement of the Treasury Offset Program.
• Analyze information gathered from a wide variety of direct and indirect sources concerning the effectiveness of ongoing programs.
• Work closely with system developers and with Federal and State agencies, other Assistant Commissioner areas and interfacing automated systems on initiatives to continuously enhance the TOP system.
• Review audit and investigative reports to determine impact on program operations and management.

Conditions of employment

• All newly appointed employees to the competitive (or excepted) service are subject to a probationary (or trial) period. During this time, your performance, conduct, and suitability for continued employment will be evaluated. You will not automatically convert to permanent status at the end of the probationary (or trial) period. Your supervisor must affirmatively determine that continued employment is in the best interest of the Federal service. If no certification is made before the probationary (or trial) period ends, your appointment will be terminated. You are encouraged to actively engage with your supervisor, seek feedback, and understand role expectations. Additional guidance and support will be provided during onboarding.
• This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into “Continuous Vetting.” Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one’s employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI’s Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real‑time. For more information about individual rights, Noncriminal Justice Applicant’s Privacy Rights – FBI, FD‑258 Privacy Act Statement – FBI, and SEAD‑3‑Reporting‑U.pdf (dni.gov).

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.

The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full‑time work; part‑time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your résumé.

For the GS‑13 , you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS‑12 grade level in the Federal service.

Specialized Experience for this position includes:

• Developing communications and briefing tools (speeches, talking points) and/or individual correspondence or responses.
• Experience working with payment management to ensure payment compliance with agencies.

In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time‑in‑grade requirement, if applicable:

For the GS‑13, you must have been at the GS‑12 level for 52 weeks.

Additional Information

• During the application process you will have an option to opt‑in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact on your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
• We will not pay relocation expenses.
• We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
• This is a non‑bargaining unit position.
• This position is a non‑sensitive high risk, public trust position.
• We offer opportunities for telework.
• We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.

Our comprehensive benefits are very generous. Our benefits package includes:

• Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards.
• Eleven paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year.
• Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire.
• A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre‑existing conditions, and no waiting periods. We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums.
• A retirement program which includes employer‑matching contributions.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests

If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case‑by‑case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. (https://appsupport-usastaffing.opm.gov/hc/en-us/sections/45063131363475-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information)

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.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full‑time, part‑time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., résumé, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this position. To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. A Subject Matter Expert (SME) may be used in the process of rating and rank applicants.

Competency Areas

• Accountability
• Attention to Detail
• Customer Service
• Decision Making
• Flexibility
• Influencing/Negotiating
• Integrity/Honesty
• Interpersonal Skills
• Learning
• Reading Comprehension
• Reasoning
• Self‑Management
• Stress Tolerance
• Teamwork

If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee (eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)) you must meet the definition of well‑qualified below to receive priority selection.

To be considered well‑qualified at the GS‑13 grade level, and in addition to meeting specialized experience, the applicant must have documented in his/her resume:

• A solid and comprehensive understanding of the position; AND
• Be able to perform the required tasks efficiently; AND
• Be proficient in applying the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the job.

To be confident, applicants who receive a well‑qualified score of 85 or higher can receive priority consideration.

Required Documents

A complete application includes 1. A résumé, 2. Vacancy question responses, and 3. Submission of any required documents. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible). Please ensure all required documents, including any required work samples, narratives, or other materials as stated in this announcement, are attached to your application package.

All applicants are required to submit a résumé either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. (Cover letters are optional.) Please limit your resume to two pages. Applicants with resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. To receive full credit for relevant experience, please list the month/date/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your résumé. We suggest that you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your résumé to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions. For resumé writing guidance, please visit: How do I write a resume for a federal job?

Current Federal Employees – Documentation Relating to Your Federal Employment:

• You must submit a copy of your SF‑50, Notification of Personnel Action, which shows your current (or most recent) grade and competitive service status. (The “position occupied” block on the SF‑50 should show a “1” and your “tenure” block should show a “1” or “2”.) Your SF‑50 must show that you have held the required grade level for at least 52 weeks.
• If you are currently on a Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) or Disability appointment, you must submit a copy of an SF‑50 showing that.
• Indicate on your application the highest permanent grade you have held; if this grade is different from your current grade, you must submit a copy of an additional SF‑50 showing this grade.

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) Documentation: If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee, please refer to CTAP/ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.

Recommended Documents: Current Performance Appraisal

Agency contact information

Applicant Call Center

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Address:

Treasury Offset Program Division

Treasury Common Services Center

Parkersburg, WV 26101

US

Next steps

Based on your application and your responses to the application questionnaire, you may be presented with instructions on how to access the USA Hire system to complete the online assessments. The online assessments must be completed within 48 hours following the close of this announcement. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation for the assessment should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended.

Your assessment results will be kept on record for one year and used toward future positions for which you might apply that require the same assessments.

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request

Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Treasury and its bureaus from requesting an applicant’s criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act may submit a written complaint to the Department of Treasury by email at [e-mail].

To learn more, please visit our page at: Treasury.gov/fairchanceact++.