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TEMPORARY, INTERMITTENT position is located in Consular Affairs, in the Executive Office, located in Washington, DC. The bureau seeks to elevate the use of data analytics methodologies and techniques in determining policies and making management decisions regarding the effectiveness of the bureau's programs and operations.
The incumbent will serve as a senior program analyst and subject matter expert in data analytics to recommend and/or develop data-driven solutions.
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Duties
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- Identifies and translates complex data analytics concepts, findings, and limitations into concise, written and graphical data analysis in order to evaluate the effectiveness of program operations.
- Performs analyses to identify effective administrative processes and those that are ineffective across bureau and /or Department lines.
- Assesses progress of contractors towards achieving goals; Assesses project risk through continuous monitoring and communication with contractor, leadership, and customer stakeholders.
- Provides technical advice in the collecting, analyzing, interpreting and communicating insights from data; Provides internal and/or external data analyses methodological or system reviews, studies, projects, and data validation efforts.
- Researches and designs presentations and interpretations of analytical outputs tailored to specific audiences.
Requirements
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Conditions of employment
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
- Statement of Employment & Financial Interest required prior to appointment.
Qualifications
Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement.
NOTE: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements, by the closing date of this announcement.
Time-In-Grade Requirements: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions, per 5CFR 300, Subpart F.
Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-14 position.
Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
- Experience receiving, digesting, and communicating complex information both orally and in writing.
- Experience analyzing and evaluating, on a quantitative or qualitative basis to meet established goals and objectives.
- Experience utilizing software and/or programming languages to conduct data analysis.
Education
Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.
Additional information
- For reasonable accommodation at the U.S. Department of State, please contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations at OAA@state.gov.
- If eligible, situational telework agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. If eligible, applicants to this announcement may be referred to other similar positions in other Bureaus/Offices in the Department for up to 240 days. Telework eligibility and security clearance requirements may vary for such similar positions.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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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.
Temporary employees are generally eligible to enroll in the Federal Employees Health Benefit Program if they are expected to work 130 hours per month or more for at least 90 days, in accordance with 5 CFR 890.102. They are eligible for leave, Federal holidays, and to receive a transit subsidy each month to compensate for travel to and from work via certain types of public transportation. Temporary appointments do not confer eligibility for Federal life insurance or retirement 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.