Management and Program Analyst

Summary This position is located in the Foreign Service Institute, School of Language Studies, Office of the Dean (FSI/SLS), in the U.S. Department of State. The School of Language Studies (SLS) provides exceptional language and culture instruction to help the nations' diplomats gain and maintain the foreign language proficiency they need to advance U.S national interests around the globe. Responsibilities Develops plans for new programs and services, assesses current and future operations, identifies, and resolves planning issues, and implements systems, methods, and practices to promote management efficiency and effectiveness. Provides support and advice to the supervisor on program and administrative management processes and procedures for activities involving analytical, administrative, and evaluative work related to program operations. Assesses the efficiency of programs and operations in attaining strategic goals and objectives. Prepares reports and recommends possible changes in the number and use of contractors in the school's programs and the quality of contracted services. Serves as a Contract Officer Representative on language and administrative support contracts. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement. 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-11 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: -Experience in program management, organizational efficiency, and productivity through analysis, administration, and evaluation. -Experience in reviewing operating procedures to evaluate their effectiveness and efficiency. -Experience working collaboratively on various programs and projects, developing a deep understanding of policy development, management policies, and other regulations and practices. There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-12 position. 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 (202) 663-3474 or OAA@state.gov. If eligible, telework agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval. Please note that any approved remote work arrangement is subject to the locality pay area of the alternative telework worksite. 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.