Management and Program Analyst

Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/ EDUCATION: There is no positive education requirement for this position. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience need not have been in the federal government. 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. To qualify at the ZA-4 or GS-13 level: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the ZA-3 or GS-12 in the Federal service. Specialized experience MUST include all of the following: Providing strategic grant management planning to support organizational mission or goals; Performing analysis of budget requirements to ensure sufficient funding for a program; and Analyzing and advising on program management policies or procedures to improve operational performance.

As a Management and Program Analyst, you will perform the following duties: Serve as a Federal Program Officer (FPO) for grants and cooperative agreements for the Office of Atmospheric Research (OAR). Work with OAR grants staff and leadership to develop an annual financial assistance allocation plan that supports the mission; and prepare budgetary analyses, status reports, and monitor and track execution of grants funds. Conduct studies on changes in policy and regulation affecting grants. Recommend grant guidance and advise management of program impacts on organizational effectiveness and efficiency. Develop training materials and guides to support grants specialists. Serve as a senior advisor and program manager for one or more of the following areas: for areas such as Personal Property, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Circulars and Directives, or Deemed Exports/Controlled Technology Program. Support OAR business operations by serving as a Government Purchase Card Holder. Maintain required documentation and ensure that transactions are completed in alignment with DOC and NOAA purchase card guidance and policies.