Program Analyst

Social Security Administration; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Social Security Administration seeks a Program Analyst at the GS-14 level to lead complex studies and process improvements across program areas. The role entails providing expert recommendations to senior management on policy effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance, and supporting agency-wide policies and initiatives.

Responsibilities include high-stakes data analysis and confidential reporting for executive leadership.

Qualifications

• 52 weeks of Specialized Experience at or above GS-13, or equivalent
• Specialized experience in managing cybersecurity programs to protect information systems, networks and data
• Duties described in own words; reviewers cannot assume you perform unlisted duties
• Experience demonstrating impact on policy formulation, program alignment or compliance
• Ability to communicate cybersecurity concepts and recommendations to management and staff

Responsibilities

• Provides advanced analytical and evaluative support; leads research, analyzes data, prepares reports, and recommends actions influencing policy and enterprise decisions.
• Offers advisory guidance to senior management on complex program issues and cross-agency concerns.
• Represents the office at executive staff meetings and cross-functional teams; prepares confidential briefing materials.

Skills

Cybersecurity programs

Policy interpretation

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Executive communication

Job description

Summary

See QUALIFICATIONS for important information about this position. Independently leads complex studies, analyses and process improvement initiatives related to the assigned program area. Provides expert recommendations to senior management on program effectiveness, efficiency and compliance. Supports the development and implementation of agency-wide policies and initiatives. See DUTIES for additional responsibilities of this position.

Duties

Provides advanced analytical and evaluative support; leads research, analyzes data, prepares reports and makes recommendations that influence policy formulation, program alignment and executive decision-making at the enterprise level. Provides authoritative advice and guidance to senior management on the resolution of complex, sensitive or controversial program-related problems; develops and presents analyses of high-impact issues. Provides expert recommendations to senior management on program effectiveness, efficiency and compliance and supports the development and implementation of agency-wide policies and initiatives. Represents the office at executive staff meetings and on interagency workgroups addressing government-wide concerns; may serve as a technical expert or lead on cross-functional teams. Prepares and coordinates the preparation of highly confidential reports, briefing materials and background information for senior management on a variety of programmatic and administrative concerns, including sensitive or controversial issues.

Qualifications

To meet Minimum Qualifications for this GS-14 Program Analyst position you must demonstrate at least 52 weeks of Specialized Experience. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE must have been gained in a federal position at or above GS-13 OR (if your position is on another federal pay scale OR outside of federal service) by performing duties at a level of responsibility and difficulty equivalent to GS-13 or above. Specialized experience is work that primarily consists of managing cybersecurity practices within an organization to ensure that information systems, networks and data are protected from cyber threats. **If you have this experience, your resume must describe, in your own words, the duties you perform that demonstrate it.** Reviewers cannot assume you perform duties you don't describe. Since Specialized Experience also has a time component, it must be evident that the duties you describe are at the required level for at least 52 weeks. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE can be demonstrated by any of the following:

• (1) justifying resources for cybersecurity programs, ensuring compliance with federal and agency-specific controls and supporting investments in cyber tools, training and infrastructure
• (2) interpreting, evaluating or applying administrative and management policies, procedures or regulations to support cybersecurity programs or initiatives
• (3) analyzing data and providing recommendations to improve the effectiveness, efficiency or compliance of cybersecurity operations
• (4) building and fostering effective teams or business relationships to support cybersecurity objectives
• (5) communicating cybersecurity concepts, policies or recommendations to management, staff or external partners, both orally and in writing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Specialized Experience) must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Applicants for promotion must have 52 weeks at (or equivalent to) GS-13. Time in grade requirement for applicants with federal status must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

This position does not have an educational requirement. Education cannot be used in lieu of (or in addition to) Specialized Experience.

Additional Information

• (1) ICTAP/CTAP :Career Transition Guide)
• (2) Current Competitive Service / permanent OR conditional tenure
• (3) Former Competitive Service -- resigned or retired with (a) permanent tenure (separation at any time) (b) conditional tenure (separation within previous 3 years) OR (c) conditional tenure AND vet preference (separation at any time)
• (4) Current Excepted Service: (a) agency with competitive service compatibility (Foreign Service, US Postal Service, etc.) (b) agency with Interchange Agreement (c) Schedule A -- block 5 of APPOINTMENT action shows Reg 213.3102(u) -- must work in competitive service agency, agency with competitive service compatibility or agency with Interchange Agreement (d) not described above but can demonstrate prior Competitive Service OR vet status
• (5) Former Excepted Service - must have prior Competitive Service (permanent or conditional tenure) OR vet status
• (6) Military Spouse -- see USAJOBS Help Center | Military Spouses
• (7) VEOA -- see USAJOBS Help Center - Veterans - veterans with non-qualifying federal status (i.e., certain Excepted Service or non-tenured positions) may apply under VEOA,