Program Examiner (Agriculture and Interior).

Office of Management and Budget; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 78,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of Management and Budget is seeking a seasoned Program Examiner (Agriculture and Interior) at GS-9/11/12/13/14/15 levels in Washington, DC. The role involves leading analyses, advising on major Federal program portfolios, and presenting recommendations to senior leadership.

The position requires navigating sensitive issues with government-wide implications, formulating funding levels, and coordinating interagency meetings.

Qualifications

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS apply per OPM standards.
• GS-9 requires 1 year of specialized experience or graduate degree as specified.
• GS-11 requires 1 year at GS-09 level or higher degree options.
• GS-12 to GS-15 levels require progressively higher experience with duties listed in the vacancy.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a senior Program Examiner and advisor for major Federal program portfolios.
• Leads analyses of budget, legislative, regulatory, and organizational issues with national implications.
• Formulates and recommends funding levels and policy options for major programs.
• Develops and presents memoranda, briefings, and recommendations for senior officials.
• Leads negotiations and interagency meetings; represents OMB on controversial matters.

Job description

Duties

As a Program Examiner (Agriculture and Interior), GS-0301-9/11/12/13/14/15, your typical work assignments may include the following:

• Serves as a senior Program Examiner and advisor for major Federal program portfolios, directing qualitative and quantitative analyses supporting formulation, presentation, execution, and oversight of the President's Budget.
• Leads analyses of sensitive, and cross-cutting Federal program, budget, legislative, regulatory, financial management, procurement, and organizational issues with Administration or government-wide implications.
• Formulates and recommends funding levels, resource allocations, policy alternatives, legislative or regulatory approaches, management reforms, and other actions affecting major Federal programs and national priorities.
• Develops and presents decision memoranda, issue papers, briefings, and recommendations for senior OMB officials, Executive Office of the President leadership, and other executive decision makers.
• Leads or plays a principal role in negotiations, interagency working groups, and high-level meetings; resolves conflicting positions and represents OMB on potentially controversial matters.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national
• Selective Service registration is required if you are a male born after December 31, 1959.
• Subject to pre-employment and random drug tests.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Executive Office of the President will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.
• May be required to successfully complete a one year probationary period.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID
• This is a Drug Testing Designated Position (DTDP) and is covered by the Executive Office of the President Drug-Free Workplace Program.
• More than one selection may be made from this announcement.
• Promotion to the next highest grade level is neither guaranteed nor implied.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must meet the qualification requirements outlined below to be considered minimally qualified for this position. The qualification requirements are in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standards.

ALL QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

To qualify at the GS-09 grade level you must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector performing the following duties: 1. Gathering and researching information concerning programs, budgets, or organizational operations; and 2. Assisting in preparing written reports, memoranda, briefings, presentations, or other analytical products.

OR

A master's or equivalent graduate degree, 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.B. or J.D., if related.

OR

A combination of experience and education. (Combinations of successfully completed education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements as specified above. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at grades GS-9.)

To qualify at the GS-11 grade level you must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector performing the following duties: 1. Analyzing information concerning programs, budgets, or organizational operations and identifying trends and discrepancies; 2. Collaborating in the development of written analytical products that present findings, options, or recommendations for review by senior staff or management; and 3. Communicating with internal or external stakeholders to obtain, clarify, or provide information concerning program or organizational matters.

OR

B. A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; or possession of a LL.M. degree, if related. Graduate level education must demonstrate the competencies necessary to do the work of the position.

OR

C. A combination of education and experience as listed above.

To qualify at the GS-12 grade level you must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector performing the following duties: 1. Applying established analytical methods to evaluate the effectiveness, efficiency, funding, or operation of programs; 2. Reviewing budget requests, program performance, or policy proposals; and 3. Preparing analytical products that synthesize program, financial, or policy details for management decision-making.

To qualify at the GS-13 grade level you must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector performing the following duties: 1. Evaluating program performance, funding proposals, resource requirements, or policy alternatives and proposing recommendations; 2. Leading the review of budget requests, program performance, or policy proposals and proposing findings or recommendations; 3. Synthesizing financial, or policy information into decision documents, briefings, or policy position papers; and 4. Working with organizational officials or stakeholders to obtain information regarding program, budget, policy, or management issues.

To qualify at the GS-14 grade level you must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector performing the following duties: 1. Conducting analyses of Federal programs or similar operations including budgets, regulations, or policy issues; 2. Formulating recommendations involving funding, resource allocation, program performance, or policy positions; 3. Developing analytical information for senior officials to make program, budget, policy, or management decisions; 4. Providing recommendations to senior officials concerning funding or policy priorities; and 5. Participating in meetings or negotiations to resolve policy issues.

To qualify at the GS-15 grade level you must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector performing the following duties: 1. Leading analyses of Federal programs, budgets, policies, or management issues with organizational or government-wide implications; 2. Overseeing budgets, financial plans, resource allocations, or program funding proposals; 3. Developing recommendations and decision products addressing sensitive, interagency budget, or policy issues for senior decision makers; 4. Engaging, advising, or negotiating with senior officials to resolve competing priorities, defend organizational positions, or secure decisions concerning major program, budget, or policy initiatives; and 5. Coordinating interagency, cross-organizational, or multidisciplinary efforts to resolve issues and advance strategic or national policy objectives.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service program (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.

Education

This position does not have an education requirement.

Additional information

Category Rating, Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to this Public Notice.

• Notice, more than one selection can be made within 90 days of the issuance of the certificate, if more vacancies occur.

Vacancies Will Be Filled Through OPM's Direct Hire Authority. Veterans' Preference And Traditional Rating And Ranking Of Applicants Do Not Apply To Positions Filled Under This Announcement. All Applicants Who Meet The Minimum Qualification Requirements Will Be Forwarded To The Selecting Official For Consideration. Applications Received As a Result Of Job Fairs, Recruitment Events, And Emergency Hiring Mechanisms In Support Of This Hiring Initiative Will Also Be Accepted During The Duration Of The Direct-hire Authority. For More Information On OPM's Authorization Of Direct Hire Authority, Please Visit:

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