Summary
This vacancy is for a Management & Program Analyst (Economic Inclusion Lead) (Public Notice Flyer) in the Economic Development Administration within the Department of Commerce.
This job is open to
- The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarification from the agency
All United States citizens, nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the United States.
Duties
As a Management & Program Analyst (Economic Inclusion Lead) (Public Notice Flyer), you will:
Program Management:
- Provide technical support in the design, implementation and monitoring of technical assistance programs that target distressed communities, including traditionally underserved populations as well as underserved communities within geographies that have been systemically and/or systematically denied a full opportunity to participate in aspects of economic prosperity.
- Oversee the Equity Impact Investments program, providing key input on implementation and strategy, facilitating relevant feedback from EDA Regional Offices and other program teams in support of technical assistance work.
Research and Analysis:
- Promote, advise and assist EDA staff to incorporate data, research and tools that advance inclusive economic development practices into program planning and decision making.
- Monitor and summarize data related to EDA’s Equity Investment Priority.
- Support the exchange of best practices in the execution of economic inclusion programming through briefs and other summary documents and tools.
- Contribute to the creation of integrated strategies around economic recovery and inclusion metrics and research projects.
Outreach and Coordination:
- Engage with EDA staff and other federal programs supporting equitable economic development, including programs targeting historically underserved communities, areas of persistent poverty, and underinvested rural areas.
- Design partnership opportunities with key stakeholders including industry associations who support targeted constituencies, underrepresented populations, community-based organizations, and advocacy groups to share learnings and facilitate the participation of their networks in appropriate projects (i.e., EDA Communities of Practice).
- Coordinate with EDA’s Office of External Affairs and Communications and Regional Offices to amplify outreach at national, regional, state and local levels. Provide technical support to Economic Development Representatives to improve and extend outreach to underserved populations and geographies.
- Represent EDA’s external program efforts on the Department of Commerce Equity Council and disseminate the goals of the council throughout EDA’s work.
This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Management & Program Analyst (Economic Inclusion Lead) (Public Notice Flyer) GS-0343-14 positions within the Economic Development Administration in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
- You must successfully pass a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use of possession of drugs.
- A trail period may be required.
- Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/)
- If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application.
- All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
- License required: No
- Pre-employment physical required: No
- Bargaining Unit Position: Yes
- Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE form 450): No
- Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expense: Will not be paid
Qualifications
Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management’s website located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/
Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience need not have been in the federal government.
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.
To qualify at the GS-14 level:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: You must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience:
- Implementing policies, rules, processes and procedures that will guide program management and oversight operations; and
- Creating strategies for long term program and process forecasting to support policy changes; and
- Coordinating and managing communications and outreach with external stakeholders; and
- Applying quantitative and qualitative analytical techniques; and
- Experience leading programs or initiatives related to equity (equitable economic development)
Education
There is no positive education requirement for this position.
Additional information
Background Investigation: This position is designated as Non-sensitive/Low Risk and requires that a background investigation be conducted and favorably adjudicated in order to establish security eligibility. Please note this position is being filled under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Employees will be hired under ARPA’s Hiring Authority as a Schedule A employee under the Excepted Service for a period not-to-exceed two (2) years.
Please submit a detailed resume (federal government format) and cover letter to EDACareer@eda.gov. The subject line of the email should specify:
- That this is an ARPA position;
- title of position;
- geographic location of the employment opportunity (i.e., Atlanta Regional Office; Austin Regional Office; Chicago Regional Office, Denver Reginal Office; Philadelphia Regional Office; Seattle Regional Office; Washington DC Office).
Veterans’ preference is not applicable to this position.
Please DO NOT put your SSN on pages within your application package. Privacy Act – Privacy Act Notice (PL 93-579): The information requested here is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361.
Signature: Before you are hired, you will be required to sign and certify the accuracy of the information in your application.
- Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
See ‘Qualifications’ Section.
The competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform this job are:
- Oral Communication
- Written Communication
- Project Management
- External Awareness
- Grants Management
- Customer Service
- Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
- Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have – whether you’re a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you’re eligible under their policies.
See ‘How to Apply’ Section.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
- How to Apply
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING RESUMES AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
All resumes and supporting documentation should be submitted to: EDACAREER@EDA.GOV and include work experience in month/year format (MM/YYYY), reflecting starting date and ending date, and include the number of hours worked per week. You must submit college transcripts, as applicable.
Please submit a detailed resume (federal government format) and cover letter to EDACareer@eda.gov. The subject line of the email should specify:
- That this is an ARPA position;
- title of position – Management & Program Analyst (Economic Inclusion Lead)
- geographic location of the employment opportunity – Washington, D.C.
Administrative positions are located in EDA Headquarters, Washington, DC. For Administrative positions that are not listed below (i.e. human resources, policy, procurement, etc.), subject line of the email should read as: Administrative (enter respective function, i.e. policy).
How to write a federal resume: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/resumes-cover-letters/how-to-write-a-federal-resume
Agency contact information
Kimberly Trimble
Phone
202-697-2874
Email
ktrimble@eda.gov
Address
Economic Development Administration 1401 Constitution Ave NW Washington, DC 20230 US
Next steps
Once your application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your eligibility. You will only be contacted if you are found eligible and if you are selected for an interview. Otherwise, you will be notified at the conclusion of the final selection(s).
Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for EDA to share your application with others in EDA for similar positions.
- Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Financial suitability
- Selective Service
- New employee probationary period
- Signature and false statements
- Privacy Act
- Social security number request
Required Documents
See ‘How to Apply’ Section.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING RESUMES AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
All resumes and supporting documentation should be submitted to: EDACAREER@EDA.GOV and include work experience in month/year format (MM/YYYY), reflecting starting date and ending date, and include the number of hours worked per week. You must submit college transcripts, as applicable.
Please submit a detailed resume (federal government format) and cover letter to EDACareer@eda.gov. The subject line of the email should specify:
- That this is an ARPA position;
- title of position – Management & Program Analyst (Economic Inclusion Lead)
- geographic location of the employment opportunity – Washington, D.C.
Administrative positions are located in EDA Headquarters, Washington, DC. For Administrative positions that are not listed below (i.e. human resources, policy, procurement, etc.), subject line of the email should read as: Administrative (enter respective function, i.e. policy).
How to write a federal resume: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/resumes-cover-letters/how-to-write-a-federal-resume
Agency contact information
Kimberly Trimble
Phone
202-697-2874
ktrimble@eda.gov
Address
Economic Development Administration 1401 Constitution Ave NW Washington, DC 20230 US
Next steps
Once your application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your eligibility. You will only be contacted if you are found eligible and if you are selected for an interview. Otherwise, you will be notified at the conclusion of the final selection(s).
Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for EDA to share your application with others in EDA for similar positions.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Financial suitability
- Selective Service
- New employee probationary period
- Signature and false statements
- Privacy Act
- Social security number request