Job Summary

This vacancy is for a GS-0343-11, Program Analyst located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, OPERATING LOCATION-SFLC IOD OPERATIONS and BUSINESS BRANCH-NORFOLK VA in NORFOLK, Virginia.

Job Description

To qualify at the GS-11 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular and recurring basis. Applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations; understanding pertinent laws, regulations, policies and precedents which affect the use of program and related support resources in the area studied; recognizing major issues, program goals and objectives, work processes, and administrative operation of the organization; conducting detailed analyzes of complex functions and work processes; presenting staffing recommendations and negotiating solutions to disputed recommendations. OR three (3) full years of progressively higher level graduate education OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. A combination of education and experience may be used to meet the experience requirements. NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or related applicable assessment) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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.