Program Analyst GS-343-13, FPL 14 (MP)

Full Job Description

This position is located in Office of Postsecondary Education, Policy, Planning and Innovation, Accreditation Group in Washington DC.

This position is responsible for implementing the Secretary's Criteria for Recognition in the review of accrediting and State approval/authorizing agencies and improving American Education.

Minimum Qualification Requirements Specialized Experience for the GS-13 One year of experience in either federal or non-federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS-12 performing two (2) out of three (3) of the following duties or work assignments: 1.

Experience in conducting detailed analysis and interpretation regulations directly related to the accreditation of higher education institutions and programs. 2.

Experience preparing or reviewing and evaluating documentation related to the accreditation of institutions and programs. 3.

Experience in communicating both orally and in writing with individuals at various levels.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) The quality of your experience will be measured by the extent to which you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs).

You do not need to provide separate narrative responses to these KSAs, as they will be measured by your responses to the occupational questionnaire (you may preview the occupational questionnaire by clicking the link at the end of the Evaluations section of this vacancy announcement).

1. Ability to write clear and succinct analysis of regulatory compliance. 2.

Ability to communicate orally and in writing with individuals at organizational levels and from different types of organizations and cultures. 3. Ability to analyze complex information. Major Duties:

APPLICATION LIMIT: This vacancy announcement is limited to the first 150 applications received and will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the day that we receive the 150th application, or at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the listed closing date, whichever occurs first.

As a Program Analyst, GS-0343-13, you will be responsible for: • Prepares detailed evaluation reports concerning an applicant agency's compliance with criteria for recognition.

• Provides information concerning the adequacy or inadequacy of submitted applications. • Conducts noncompliance investigations, reports findings and submits recommendations to the Director.