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Program Analyst

General Services Administration
Public Buildings Service
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Summary

As a Program Analyst you will perform complex analysis and reporting on various divisional programs for the Real Estate Acquisition Division..

Location of position: San Francisco, San Diego, Sacramento or Los Angeles, CA; Tucson or Phoenix, AZ

We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

Overview

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Reviewing applications
Open & closing dates
12/23/2024 to 01/08/2025
Salary
$105,268 to - $167,336 per year

If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.

Pay scale & grade
GS 13
Locations
few vacancies in the following locations:
Phoenix, AZ
Tucson, AZ
Los Angeles, CA
Sacramento, CA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Occasional travel may be required.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
13
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
High Risk (HR)
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
Yes
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
9P-2025-0028
Control number
825607000

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Duties

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  1. Analysis and Review: Serves as a Senior Analyst and conducts complex and special studies, reviews, and analyses of complicated and sensitive procurement program data, problem identification, strategic planning and continuous improvement for the Real Estate Acquisition Division. Provides authoritative advice and guidance and serves as a technical authority over the Business Analytics program. Applies a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative to assess and improve program effectiveness and complex management processes, projects and systems. Serves as a technical authority in the performance measures area, functions as a troubleshooter on a diverse range of issues, projects or concerns requiring an overview of the divisional operation with respect to resolving significant and programmatic situations.
  2. Policy and Program Management: Establishes and provides input and makes recommendations regarding national and regional policies and functions, operations and procedures. Conducts special studies to analyze complex and sensitive problem situations and develop and implement solutions.  Monitors, evaluates, and analyzes assigned multi-functional divisional programs, functions and initiatives. Develops business solutions through the constant modification of the existing business line applications.
  3. Special Projects: Plans and/or directs complex projects requiring evaluation and identification of a variety of operational problems, evaluating alternative solutions and recommending appropriate action. Performs special assignments which may involve any phase of division’s program areas and which frequently overlap into other related functional disciplines.
  4. Stakeholder Engagement: Establishes and maintains contacts with key Regional and Central Office officials, technical associates, etc. Prepares and/or conducts briefings for higher level management to explain the specific analysis of subject matter, as well as to provide recommendations or action plans and provide guidance and/or direction for implementation.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
  • Meet all eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date.
  • Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959

If selected, you must meet the following conditions:

  • Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non­Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
  • Serve a one year probationary period, if required.
  • Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 4 investigation level).
  • Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee.  We will use the Department of Homeland Security’s e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment.
  • Complete a financial disclosure report to verify that no conflict, or an appearance of conflict, exists between your financial interest and this position

Qualifications

For each job on your resume, provide:

  • the exact dates you held  each job (from month/year to month/year)
  • number of hours per week you worked (if part time).    

If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.

For a brief video on creating a Federal resume, click here


The GS-13 salary range in San Diego, CA starts at $117,776 per year.

The GS-13 salary range in San Francisco, CA starts at $128,717 per year.

The GS-13 salary range Los Angeles, CA starts at $120,246 per year.

The GS-13 salary range Sacramento, CA starts at $114,332 per year.

The GS-13 salary range Tucson, AZ starts at $105,268 per year.

The GS-13 salary range Phoenix, AZ starts at $108,012 per year.

To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or higher in the Federal service. 

Specialized experience includes:

  • utilizing analytical and evaluative methods and techniques, including quantitative and qualitative analyses to conduct studies;
  • developing, adapting, and applying performance measurement criteria to evaluate and determine efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity of program operations; and
  • communicating orally and in writing to explain and defend decisions or recommendations, lead meetings and make presentations, and prepare written guidance and decisions.

Education

Note: 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. For further information, visit:  https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/ 

Additional information

Bargaining Unit Status: 

- This position is ineligible for the bargaining unit
If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency or visit GSA's webpage.

On a case-by-case basis, the following incentives may be approved:

·       Recruitment incentive if you are new to the federal government

·       Relocation incentive if you are a current federal employee

·       Credit toward vacation leave if you are new to the federal government

Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed; through other means; or not at all.

If you are eligible under Merit Promotion, you may also apply under Vacancy Announcement #9P-2025-0027.  You must apply separately to each announcement to be considered for both.


GSA is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility that goes beyond our compliance with EEO regulations including: 

  • Valuing and embracing diversity, promoting equity, inclusion and accessibility, and expecting cultural competence; and
  • Fostering a work environment where all employees, customers and stakeholders feel respected and valued.
Our commitment is: 
  • Reflected in our policies, procedures and work environment;
  • Recognized by our employees, customers and stakeholders; and
  • Drives our efforts to recruit, attract, retain and engage the diverse workforce needed to achieve our mission.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

We will use a method called Category Rating to assess your application.  Here’s how it will work:

You will be scored on the questions you answer during the application process, which will measure your possession of the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities:

  • Ability to apply qualitative and quantitative analysis to program data, management processes, projects and systems. Providing technical guidance in performance measures and operations.
  • Ability to establish, analyze and provide recommendations for programs and initiatives.
  • Ability to plan, direct, and evaluate complex projects.
  • Ability to maintain contacts with internal and external stakeholders, preparing and conducting briefings and providing recommendations or guidance.
  • Ability to identify problem areas, conduct extensive research, evaluate complex technical data, and make decisions or recommendations of a highly critical nature.
  • Knowledge of Government and agency regulations, policies; including but not limited to the PBS Pricing Desk Guide (PDG), processes and procedures, including Federal Laws and regulations, Executive Orders and agency directives pertaining to the designated program areas.

Your answers to the questions will be used to place you in one of the following categories and standard score ranges:

  • Best Qualified = Candidates scoring between 95 - 100
  • Well Qualified = Candidates scoring between 85 - 94 (Well Qualified for CTAP/ICTAP)
  • Qualified = Candidates scoring between 70 - 84

We will verify your answers to the questions in your resume.  If your resume doesn’t support your answers, we may lower your score, which could place you in a lower category.

Within each category, veterans will receive selection priority over non-veterans.

Additional hurdle assessments, such as narrative responses or other assessments, may be administered to applicants who meet the requirements of the first hurdle, e.g., the minimum qualification requirements. If additional assessments are used, you will be provided with further instructions.

If you are eligible under Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan or GSA’s Career Transition Assistance Plan(ICTAP/CTAP), you must receive a score of 85 or higher to receive priority.


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