Summary This position is located in the Oklahoma state office, United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service. The primary purpose of the position is to provide management analysis support to the Assistant State Conservationist (ASTC), conducting detailed analyses of functions, processes, strategy and data pertaining to the effectiveness, efficiency, and accountability of administrative programs, conservation strategy, and work operations in the state. Responsibilities Analyzes and evaluates interrelated issues for effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity on a quantitative and qualitative basis for substantive program operations. Researches and identifies new program concepts and techniques. Researches and investigates new or improved business management practices for application to agency and program operations. Develops and briefs new program objectives to facilitate achievement of program goals; interpret and evaluate the accomplishment of programs and processes; and identify program deficiencies and corrective actions needed. Develops strategies and programs to institutionalize analysis and evaluations, develops life cycle cost analysis of projects and perform cost benefit or economic evaluations of current or projected programs. Develops and refines procedures and systems for establishing, operating, and assessing the effectiveness of administrative control systems to prevent waste, loss and unauthorized or misappropriated use of agency assets. 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. For the GS-11 level: To qualify for this position, you must possess at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the Federal GS-9 level or higher, that has equipped me with the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. Examples of specialized experience include: Performing duties in support of a variety of business operations, administrative services, and/or management support programs and functions (e.g. Conducting studies of financial operations and programs). Gathering information, identifying and analyzing issues and/or participating in activities to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of work operations in support of organizational program objectives; OR Education Substitution: 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or equivalent doctoral degree; OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of graduate-level education and experience, as described above, may be used to qualify for this position. This combination must have equipped you with the necessary knowledge and/or experience to successfully perform the duties of this position. Combinations of experience and education must total at least 100% as outlined in OPM Qualifications policy. For the GS-12 Level: To qualify for this position, you must possess at least one year professional experience, equivalent to the GS-11 level or higher, that has equipped you with the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. For this position, examples of related experience include: Managing or overseeing a variety of business operations, administrative services, and/or management support programs and functions Performing duties in support of a variety of business operations, administrative services, and/or management support programs and functions (e.g. Conducting studies of financial operations and programs). Presenting findings and making recommendations for new methods, management processes, policies, guidance and/or controls to streamline procedures; Using strategic planning to define and align organizational plans with strategic goals, performance goals, and/or performance measures; Identifying procedural problems in program operations and preparing presentations or reports with findings and recommendations to improve program and management performance to senior management. There is no substitution of education at the GS-12 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. For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here: The OPM Qualification Standards for this position can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classificationqualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Education If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: You must submit a copy of your transcripts to include course number, title, completion and grade. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. If a relevant course is not clearly qualifying (e.g. special topic, seminar, research, thesis, obscure or misleading course title, etc.), please submit an official course syllabi and/or detailed course description from the university/college for that particular course to ensure you are properly evaluated. Please note that qualifications determinations are based solely on the information submitted for each particular vacancy announcement. Important: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. Click on this link for more information. Failure to provide all of the required documents/information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. Additional Information Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Reemployment Priority List (RPL): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP or RPL eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP 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 applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100. Physical Demands: The work is typically sedentary. Some lifting and carrying of light items may be required. The employee may operate a motor vehicle. There are no special physical demands. Work Environment: The work is performed in an office setting involving everyday risks and discomforts. Normal safety precautions are required. Occasional travel may be required. PLEASE NOTE: In the interest of filling these positions as efficiently as possible, we are requiring the following: If called for an interview, applicants must be available to interview within 3 business days of being contacted. If a tentative job offer is extended, selectee will have 2 business days in which to accept or decline. 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. This position is eligible for telework within the local commuting area of the position and other flexible work arrangements. Current USDA policy includes telework for an 8 hour work day, 4 days per week; other flexibilities are possible dependent upon availability and/or the position and its associated duties. Employee participation is at the discretion of the supervisor. Recruitment and/or relocation incentives may be authorized.