The primary purpose of this position is a developmental position with known promotion potential to the target position of Management and Program Analyst, GS-0343-12. Incumbent works closely with the supervisor in performing duties identified in the full performance standard core personnel document. Upon completion of appropriate training and time in grade requirement, incumbent may be noncompetitively promoted to the next grade. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR GS 11: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include working knowledge and experience using analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to conduct studies of issues concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations carried out by administrative or professional personnel, or substantive administrative support organizations. Skill in developing new or modified work methods, organizational structures, management processes, and/or program administration procedures. Working knowledge of the major issues, program goals and objectives, budget constraints, work processes, and administrative operations of the manpower program and organizations under study. OR EDUCATION FOR GS 11: Successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent graduate degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit copies of your college transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION FOR GS 11: I have a combination of specialized experience and education. A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR GS 12: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience includes expert technical knowledge and experience using analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to conduct studies of issues concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations carried out by administrative or professional personnel, or substantive administrative support organizations. Working knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, policies, and precedents as well as budget, budget priorities, impact priorities, and related support resources which affect the manpower program and the functions under study. Highly skilled in the art and science of adapting analytical techniques and evaluation criteria to the measurement and improvement of program effectiveness and/or organizational productivity. Expert knowledge in applying the technical capabilities of systems, programs, and software to recommend which will meet requirements for some types of manpower studies. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. 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: GS-11: 1. Knowledge of management engineering principles, concepts, methodologies, guidance, and organization principles to direct or perform difficult requirements determination studies or projects and make informed recommendations and decisions relating to those efforts. 2. Demonstrated ability to use management engineering analytical and evaluative techniques to identify and resolve difficult issues concerning efficiency and effectiveness of program operations, and to devise organizational structuring options for complex, diverse organizations. 3. Skill using computer systems to perform data analysis and produce detailed reports applicable to a management engineering studies, data manipulation and extraction techniques; and knowledge to access or locate information through the use of a personal computer and software programs. 4. Skill in gathering, assembling, and analyzing facts; drawing conclusions; devising solutions to highly technical management engineering problems; identifying changes and trends; and preparing, presenting, and defending complex and sometimes controversial advice, briefings and reports. 5. Skill in conducting effective interviews and workshops with employees, supervisors, and management officials at all levels to obtain, define, and challenge information about organizational missions, functions, and work procedures. 6. Ability to carry out and complete management engineering assignments, and gain cooperation from others through technical competence, tact, courtesy, and diplomacy. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.