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Summary This position is in the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of the Secretary of Transportation (OST), Departmental Office of Civil Rights (DOCR), Equity and Access Division. The incumbent will serve as a management and program analyst responsible for supporting affirmative equal employment opportunity and civil rights programs. Responsibilities The Management and Program Analyst: Under the direction of the Associate Director, Equity and Access Division, analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of program operations and develops recommendations to be considered by the appropriate operating components. Analyzes, evaluates, performs and improves efficiency of various internal administrative operations including, but not limited to services supporting procurement and contract management, project management and tracking, and correspondence management. Provides technical assistance, reviews and develops draft reports, conducts research, reviews and develops civil rights policies and procedures, and collaborates on civil rights and equal employment opportunity programs and initiatives. Assists the Associate Director and other analysts in the Division in the management of priority reporting requirements by reviewing and assessing regulatory reporting requirements and deadlines to ensure that all Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Department of Justice (DOJ), Congressional, and other federal regulatory reporting requirements are met on a timely basis. Assists in the preparation of relevant reports and submissions to meet these requirements. The DOCR is seeking a highly motivated, self-reliant, and collaborative individual. The ideal candidate must have an interest in equity and inclusion. Excellent organizational and written and oral communication skills are essential to success in this position. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S.Citizen and eligible for consideration. You must meet specialized experience to qualify. Required documents must be submitted by the closing date. Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: You must complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed). TIME-IN-GRADE: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the competitive or excepted service in the executive branch to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. DEU REQUIREMENTS: Applicants selected under delegated examining procedures may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed). Qualifications To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet either the education or specialized experience requirements for the grade at which you are requesting consideration. To qualify for the GS-09 on Experience, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-07 it must include: Experience applying management information systems, office automation systems and processes, computer applications, database software and spreadsheets, principles and techniques in order to collect and track program information for use in analyses and reports. To qualify for the GS-09 on Education alone, you must have 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or have been awarded a master's or equivalent graduate degree. You can also qualify based on a combination of graduate education and experience. This must be fully supported by your resume and transcripts, provided with your application. To qualify for the GS-11 on Experience, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-09 it must include: Experience preparing written reports in furtherance of program goals or objectives. Experience with contracts and procurement rules and regulations to serve as COR. Experience establishing and maintaining effective relationships with operating and administrative support program partners, senior analysts, supervisors, and managers to gather information on current issues and projects. To qualify for the GS-11 on Education alone, you must have: 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. You can also qualify based on a combination of higher level graduate education and experience. This must be fully supported by your resume and transcripts, provided with your application. To qualify for the GS-12 on Experience, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-11 it must include: Experience finalizing policies, procedures, white papers, and reports, and delivering briefings to supervisors and leadership. Experience managing government contracts/procurement. Experience analyzing equal employment opportunity or civil rights program goals and objectives, work processes, and program performance management policies in order to develop recommendations and written reports for improvement in operating and administrative support program goals, objectives, and performance. You cannot qualify on education at the GS-12 level; you must have experience. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Administration and Management - Knowledge of planning, coordination, and execution of business functions, resource allocation, and production. Compliance - Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance. Contracting/Procurement - Knowledge of various types of contracts, techniques, or requirements (for example, Federal Acquisitions Regulations) for contracting or procurement, and contract negotiation and administration. For all types of consideration, 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 For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4 Students enrolled in a qualifying degree program can apply if the anticipated graduation date is within six months of closing date of the announcement. Graduation transcript must be received before start date. Other applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Education Additional Information The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Transportation and its Operating Administrations 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 Transportation by email at, FairChanceAct@dot.gov. To learn more, please visit our page at: The Fair Chance to Compete Act | US Department of Transportation This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if similar vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.