Management Analyst

Full Job Description

As a Management Analyst you will plan and conduct studies related to management improvement issues.

You will advise on the impact of changes in mission or resources and recommend alternative courses of action and possible solutions for resolving management problems in areas such as systems, manpower utilization, productivity management, workflow, and paperwork management.

This announcement may be used to fill vacancies within multiple NIH institutes. All interested candidates should apply.

You qualify at the GS-11 level, if you meet one of the following qualification requirements: A. Completed a Ph.D.

or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or an LL.M., if related. B.

1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: 1.) Gathering and analyzing narrative and statistical information using established methods.

2.) Conducting studies of work processes and administrative procedures. 3.) Applying analytical techniques to recommend solutions for management problems.

AND 4.) Establishing facts and developing connections between findings and proposed solutions. C.

A combination of post baccalaureate education related to the position and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position.

You qualify at the GS-12 level, if you meet the following qualification requirements: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: 1.) Planning and conducting management improvement studies across organizational functions.

2.) Modifying analytical methods to address specific circumstances in organizational studies. 3.) Preparing and delivering briefings to present findings to management.

4.) Collaborating with agency leadership to develop alternative courses of action.

You qualify at the GS-13 level, if you meet the following qualification requirements: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: 1.) Employing analytical techniques to resolve productivity problems across organizational segments.

2.) Establishing study methods for audits and interpreting independently developed findings. 3.) Developing recommendations for work method changes and systems improvements.

AND 4.) Analyzing administrative operations and developing strategies to improve program implementation.

You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay.

Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire.

Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time.

Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy.

Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time.

Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12924286 Major Duties:

• Lead teams of specialists or individually conduct in-depth studies, reviews, evaluations, and assessments of issues and proposals assigned.
• Determine the functionality of unique organizational structures and provide coordination among key participants for the long-range planning and development of organizational strategies to meet objectives and mission.
• Initiate and execute very complex administrative and management projects.
• Utilize expert skills in studying work methods, administrative guidelines, procedures, utilization of human resources, work assignments, delegations of authority, management controls, information and documentation systems, etc.
• Analyze and evaluate findings and recommend more efficient, effective and economical ways to accomplish workload and program objectives.
• Establish and maintain contacts with other Government agencies and private organizations to exchange information.
• Participate in planning sessions.
• Design and conduct comprehensive management studies to identify and propose solutions to management problems.