Management Analyst

Full Job Description

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is ranked within the top 5 mid-size agencies through the Partnership for Public Service's Best Places to Work in the Federal Government Rankings!

This Management Analyst position is located in the Office of the Executive Director. For more information visit: Office of the Executive Director.

To view the eligibility and qualification requirements of an Management Analyst, GS-343, please visit: Management Analyst Series, 0343.

You must have one full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 level.

Specialized experience is defined as: Experience analyzing administrative or program operations to identify issues and recommend improvements.

Includes collecting and reviewing data, preparing reports, applying policies, and supporting functions such as human resources, budgeting, travel, or performance management.

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 any volunteer experience.

Please do not cut and paste the position description, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

Major Duties:

This position is in the Office of the Executive Director, Program and Administration team.

OED oversees and directs the executive and administrative operations of the Commission including: planning and evaluation; productivity/workload/resource tracking; financial and resource management; human resources and payroll services; procurement; travel operations; printing procurement and publishing services; library services; directives and delegations of authority; management of facilities, security, supplies, and transportation; visual information services; strategic and risk management coordination and planning; agency performance; and information technology.

Advises the Chairman of potential issues and concerns in the areas of management studies and related financial reviews, productivity, and performance audits.

The Office of the Executive Director operates as a service organization -- providing support to the program offices within the Commission.

The incumbent will be responsible for performing a broad range of a management support activities to accomplish overall office objectives.

These services include human resource management and support activities such as personnel staffing, performance evaluation, management studies, policies, processes and procedures, organizational and security and space management.

Additional responsibilities as a Management Analyst: Perform special analytical studies as requested by the Director of Administration and Portfolio Management and/or the Executive Director.

These studies involve the review and evaluation of organizational structures, operations and functions, and managerial effectiveness of all aspects of OED's plans, policies, and programs.

Reports study findings and provide in-depth recommendations designed to improve the efficiency of administrative procedures and relationships between the various directorates within in OED.

Assists the Director of Administration and Operations and OED senior level management in planning, reporting, and evaluating OED programs and establishing support policy for all directorates within OED.

Assists in priorities and administrative initiatives for the most effective accomplishments of the OED mission.

Plans and conducts detailed analyses of current and projected information management work processes, methods and services, administrative operations and support functions, and/or policy, procedural, financial or program requirements.

Ensures the automated systems for collection, storage, maintenance, retrieval and dissemination of information/records are utilized to the extent possible to enhance processes.

Supports and coordinates OED human resource needs, program requirements and recommends organizational and staffing changes or realignment of functions to improve operations.

Upon approval takes necessary action to initiate changes.

Initiates and coordinates all OED human resource related matters such as personnel actions, award and appraisal programs, recruiting, intern program, delegation of authority, and agency administrative directives.

In addition, the incumbent provides advice and assistance concerning human resources programs and issues to OED managers and employees.

Maintains direct and constant liaison with FERC's Human Resources Team. Responsible for the onboarding and separation process of OED staff, interns, detailees, volunteers, and contractors.

Plans, develops, and administers OED's orientation program, to include policies and procedures such as administrative and travel polices.