Management and Program Analyst, GS-13, Office of Private Sector/Executive Liaison, Strategy, and Communications Unit, Washington,DC (FBI Employees Only)

Job Opening: 57993
Open to current, permanent FBI employees in all locations
Opening Date: November 20, 2024
Closing Date: December 4 , 2024 11:59 p.m. (EST)

Job Summary
Position: Management and Program Analyst, GS-13
Division: Office of Private Sector (OPS)
Unit: Executive Liaison, Strategy, and Communications Unit (ELSCU)
Location: Washington, DC
Working Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Salary: GS-13 $117,962.00 - $153,354.00
Full Performance Level: GS-13
Number of Positions Available: 1
Duration: Full Time/Permanent
Additional selections may be made from this announcement to fill positions within the same division when the position includes substantially the same duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.
Key Requirements

• Must be a current, permanent FBI employee
• Must be able to obtain an SCI clearance
• Some travel may be required
• Selectee will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450 annually
• Selectee will be required to complete form FD-887, Request for Access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)

Role Description
ELSCU's (Executive Liaison, Strategy, and Communications Unit) mission is to communicate the Office of Private Sector's (OPS) priorities, as well as support OPS's strategic initiatives. ELSCU provides FBI leadership with guidance on private sector messaging, and opportunities to communicate their top threat priorities to the private sector's C-suite level executives. ELSCU is also responsible for the oversight and management of OPS' operational functions, to include contracts, service agreements, fiscal year (FY) budget planning/execution, inventory, and other administrative matters across the division.
The OPS Operations Lead is part of ELSCU, one of three units within OPS, and reports to the ELSCU Unit Chief. The selectee will be expected to identify/direct daily work efforts with a high level of autonomy, with an emphasis on strategic problem solving, cross-division collaboration, and business acumen.

Major Duties

• Oversee the division's fiscal year operational budget, in coordination with the Intelligence Resource Unit (IRU) in the Intelligence Branch. Ensure budget matters are handled in a timely and efficient manner; seek guidance from IRU's budget team on expenditure matters, and accurately address inquiries from the IRU team on behalf of OPS.
• Serve as the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for OPS. Consult regularly with and seek guidance from appropriate Contracting Specialists in the Finance and Facilities Division related to OPS contract matters. Assess the current and future needs in OPS for contract services, in coordination with the three Unit Chiefs and work with the appropriate Contracting Officers to ensure those needs are addressed.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with CORs representing other divisions who are managing service agreements on behalf of OPS. Ensure the effective execution of these service agreements, through the provision of timely and accurate information to the respective CORs.
• Oversee the allocation of OPS-owned inventory, ensure appropriate inventory levels are maintained to meet current and projected needs across the division, and manage the twice-yearly inventory compliance process.
• Oversee administrative matters related to daily operations within OPS, to include but not limited to BuNet/UNet access, building access, office supplies, GPC requests, facilities matters, employee/contractor onboarding and offboarding, etc.; assist in program management duties in support of ELSCU initiatives and priorities, as needed.
• Establish and streamline core processes in support of efficient and cost-effective operations across the key areas of responsibility - division contracts, service agreements, budget, and inventory; prepare reports, as needed, to ensure OPS management is appropriately briefed on these matters.
• Support ELSCU's mission of facilitating strategic, impactful and ongoing engagement with the private sector by collaborating with FBIHQ operational and field offices and helping to coordinate and plan events.

Qualifications and Evaluations
Please make sure your specialized experience/requirement(s) can be identified in your resume. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Your application will be evaluated and rated under the FBI's Candidate Rating Procedures. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement and will be compared to your responses to the online assessment questionnaire. High self-assessment in the vacancy questions that is not supported by information in your resume, and/or supporting documents may eliminate you from Most Competitive status.
If you are deemed Most Competitive, you will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration.
All applicants will be rated on the following Competencies:

• Analytic Thinking
• Business Acumen
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Consultative Services
• Data Analysis
• Innovative Thinking
• Research (Data)

Specialized Experience (SE):
GS-13: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level. SE is defined as follows:

• Experience utilizing budget/financial management skills, organizing, analyzing and synthesizing data from multiple systems and information sources.
• Experience managing and leading projects, assessing and providing recommendations to improve the efficiency of processes and procedures.
• Experience advising executive-level management, preparing briefing materials and presenting complex information in a clear and concise fashion.
• Ability to effectively plan, organize and direct daily tasks and resolve complex issues.

Desired Skills
Desired skills are NOT mandatory and will NOT be utilized to minimally qualify applicants.
Desired Skills are:

• Be a current Level II Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

How to Apply
For detailed instructions related to applying, uploading documents, withdrawing an application or updating your application, please review instructions on How to Apply . If applying online is a hardship, please use the contact information listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance.
Required Documents
To apply to this position, interested applicants must provide a complete application package by the closing date which includes:

Your resume, specifically noting relevant work experience and associated start and end dates

A complete assessment questionnaire

Other supporting documents (if applicable) :

• College transcripts, if qualifying based on education or if there is a positive education requirement
• Memorandum for Record (MFR), Please see Additional Information

Documents that were uploaded one or more years ago will need to be uploaded again. Although an applicant may see these documents within their current profile, the HR Specialists may not have access to view them. All applicants are being asked to upload another copy (if applicable) to ensure the staffing units can review the complete application.
You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. If applying online is a hardship, please contact the HR Specialist listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance.
What to Expect Next
Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The Most Competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of your status throughout the process.
Additional Information

• Failure to provide necessary and relevant information required by this vacancy announcement may disqualify you from consideration. Additional information will not be requested if your application is incomplete. Your application will be evaluated solely on the basis of information you have submitted.
• As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
• Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing the other workplace safety protocols. Positions with fitness for duty requirements or those that require international travel may require proof of certain vaccinations.
• Limited Movement: Policy has been implemented wherein support employees entering a position through a competitive OR non-competitive action may be precluded from moving to another position within the Bureau by means of reassignment or change to lower grade for a minimum of 12 months. HRD will waive this limited movement policy for qualified employees, who have received an official notification letter that their current position is being relocated to Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama by 2024, so those employees can compete for a position elsewhere.
• Probationary employees are precluded from being considered for all job opportunities until 12-months of their 24-month probationary period has concluded. Probationary employees may be considered for competitive vacancies that are advertised within their respective division or field office after serving 90 days within the FBI.
• Candidates will not be considered if currently on a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP); a Letter of Requirement (LOR); or have failed a PIP or LOR and are currently awaiting the final action by HRD.

a. A Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) is a 90-day written developmental plan for an employee whose performance on one or more critical elements is rated "Inconsistent."
b. A Letter of Requirement (LOR) is issued when a supervisor identifies leave abuse and/or when frequent absences negatively impact operations of an office.

• Relocation expenses will be borne by the selectee, except FBI employees returning from LEGAT assignment. Employees returning from LEGAT assignments must advise the Staffing and Administrative Unit / International Operations Division of their application for this position.
• Current tax law impacts your transfer by making your moving expense reimbursements taxable. Please contact Transfer_Issues for information regarding taxable expenses. For additional insight on the personal impact of the IRS tax rules, you may wish to contact the IRS or a tax professional. Federal Travel Regulation provides that the Withholding Tax Allowance (WTA) plus the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA) are designed to "substantially reimburse" an employee for the additional Federal, State, and Local taxes associated with a change of duty station and the FBI has the authority to compensate employees through the WTA and RITA.
• Candidates receiving a transfer of physical location, whether at the expense of the FBI or not, will be required to complete a one year commitment to the assignment, prior to moving to a new position at the FBI. The 12-month waiting period begins the day an employee reports for duty at the new location.
• Employees selected for promotions at the GS-12 level or higher, as well as employees selected for positions where a transfer of location is required, will be processed through the name check program prior to being notified of their selection.
• Memorandum for Record: Work performed outside assigned duties (that would not normally be documented on a SF-50, i. e., back-up duties), has to be documented in detail by an immediate supervisor in order to receive full credit for amount of time worked in that position. If no documentation is furnished no credit will be given for time worked in that position. The following notations must be specified in the documentation (Memorandum for Record):

a. Percent of time worked in the particular position (cannot conflict with main duties)
b. The month/year work began
c. Frequency worked (i.e., daily, monthly, etc.)
d. Specific duties performed
Attach the Memorandum for Record to your application in the "Cover Letters and Attachments" section of My Career Tools on the Careers Home page. Please upload the attachment as type "Other."
Nepotism
Nepotism is the act of favoring relatives in the hiring process, and is prohibited by law. Public officials are prohibited from hiring or promoting relatives or relatives of officials in their chain of command, as well as actively or indirectly endorse a relative's appointment or promotion.
During the hiring process, all selected candidates and FBI hiring managers will be required to certify they are not related to anyone involved in the hiring process.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
The FBI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to a sincerely held religious belief or medical disability for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please notify the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Affairs (OEEOA) Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Program by either e-mail at REASONABLE_ACCOMMODA[redacted] , telephone at [redacted], or FAX at [redacted]. Your request will receive