Program Analyst

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

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. Your resume must describe, in your own words, the duties you perform that demonstrate this experience. 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:

• Justifying resources for cybersecurity programs, ensuring compliance with federal and agency-specific controls, and supporting investments in cyber tools, training, and infrastructure.
• Interpreting, evaluating, or applying administrative and management policies, procedures, or regulations to support cybersecurity programs or initiatives.
• Analyzing data and providing recommendations to improve the effectiveness, efficiency, or compliance of cybersecurity operations.
• Building and fostering effective teams or business relationships to support cybersecurity objectives.
• 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

This position is open to:

• ICTAP/CTAP (Career Transition Guide) applicants.
• Current Competitive Service employees with permanent or conditional tenure.
• Former Competitive Service employees who resigned or retired with:
  • Permanent tenure (separation at any time).
  • Conditional tenure (separation within the previous 3 years).
  • Conditional tenure AND veteran preference (separation at any time).
• Current Excepted Service employees from:
  • Agencies with competitive service compatibility (e.g., Foreign Service, US Postal Service).
  • Agencies with Interchange Agreements.
  • Schedule A (Reg 213.3102(u)) if working in a competitive service agency, an agency with competitive service compatibility, or an agency with an Interchange Agreement.
  • Other agencies if you can demonstrate prior Competitive Service or veteran status.
• Former Excepted Service employees with prior Competitive Service (permanent or conditional tenure) or veteran status.
• Military Spouses (see USAJOBS Help Center).
• VEOA-eligible veterans (see USAJOBS Help Center).

Applicants will be considered based on federal status first. Military status will be considered only if federal status cannot be used. Eligibilities must be fully documented to receive consideration. If you are a federal contractor, do not identify yourself as a federal employee.

This is a non-bargaining unit position to be filled under the provisions of the Management Officials Promotion Plan. The best-qualified list for this vacancy may be used to fill the same or similar positions in this office. Additional selections may be made within 6 months of the date the best-qualified list is issued. Relocation expenses will not be paid.

Successful performance of work in this position and adherence to conditions of this position will be assessed during the 1-year probationary period served by new appointees (e.g., new to SSA and/or new to this series).

This is a high-risk public trust position. You may be required to complete Standard Form 85P, Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions, to have the appropriate investigation conducted.

Position is assigned to: Security and Resiliency Cyber Security.

Do you have a desire to:

• Help SSA manage its Social Security programs?
• Analyze and solve problems?
• Help and advise millions of retired and disabled individuals?
• Work on a team to make a difference in people's lives and your own?

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