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Foreign Agricultural Service PROGRAM ANALYST in Washington, District Of Columbia

Summary This Global Programs (GP) position is responsible for administering the financial and internal controls aspects of programs. This is a Bargaining Unit position. Responsibilities The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity. The duties may include but are not limited to: Monitors and ensures operational consistency in the administration of FAS market development programs. Processes and tracks market development program agreements, amendments, claims, and other key program documents. Conducts monthly fiscal reconciliations to identify errors and discrepancies in MAP, FMD, and RAPP participant program balances. Prepares periodic statistical and written summaries of findings and conclusions for special projects as requested. Takes initiative to prepare graphic displays of data for use by the Division. Reviews, processes, and approves reimbursement claims and advances, fiscal reports, fund and resource allocations, and other related materials applicable to MAP, FMD, and RAPP activities, both in the United States and overseas. Processes and tracks market development program agreements, amendments, claims, and other key program documents. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. TIME-IN-GRADE: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. BASIC REQUIREMENT: Applicants who meet the basic requirements qualify for this grade level. FOR THE GS-09 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the at least the GS-07 level; or its non-federal equivalent that included experience: experience applying program/project management (design, implementation, monitoring and/or evaluation) principles, theories, concepts, methods, and techniques; experience utilizing written and oral communication to explain and describe program issues and problems; experience applying basic knowledge of agriculture and rural development methods and techniques to provide support for a program/project and experience utilizing computer and software tools. OR Possess a Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 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. FOR THE GS-11 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the at least the GS-09 level; or its non-federal equivalent that included experience: ensures the timeliness of information and the accuracy of program-related data in data management systems; processes and tracks market development program agreements, amendments, claims, and other key program documents and provides informational support to senior leadership for the development of briefing papers, budget materials, controlled correspondence. OR Possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.M., if related. OR A combination of experience and education. FOR THE GS-12 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the at least the GS-11 level; or its non-federal equivalent that included experience: ensures the timeliness of information and the accuracy of program-related data in data management systems; processes and tracks market development program agreements, amendments, claims, and other key program documents provides informational support to senior leadership for the development of briefing papers, budget materials, controlled correspondence and prepares periodic statistical and written summaries of findings and conclusions for special projects as requested. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level. Note: There is no education substitution for the GS-12 grade level. TRANSCRIPTS are required if: You are qualifying for the position based on education. You are qualifying for this position based on a combination of experience and education. This education must have been successfully completed and obtained from an accredited school, college, or university COMBINATION OF EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-09/11 GRADE LEVELS: Applicants may have combinations of successfully completed education and specialized experience to meet total qualification requirements. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for that grade level. 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 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 qualification requirement. Additional Information Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP/ICTAP candidates must be rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. When assessed through a score-based category rating method, CTAP/ICTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100. Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid. Any travel, transportation, and relocation expense associated with reporting for duty will be the responsibility of the selected employee. This position may be eligible to telework up to four days per week, based upon the duties of the position. This position may also be eligible for flexible work arrangements as determined by agency policy and any applicable collective bargaining agreements. Locality pay will vary based upon the selectee's duty location. A final salary determination will be made upon selection. Promotion Potential: If you are selected for a position with further promotion potential, you will be placed under a career development plan and may be non-competitively promoted if you successfully complete the requirements and if recommended by management. However, promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed. Recruitment or Relocation Incentives will NOT be considered. For more information on applying under special hiring authorities such as the Veteran's Recruitment Act (VRA), 30 percent disabled veterans, certain military spouses, Schedule A Disabled, etc., explore the different Hiring Paths on the USAJOBS website. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.

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