Senior Analyst (NATIONAL SECURITY)

Summary

The primary purpose of the position is to serve as an individual contributor on an engagement team performing the full range of analyst duties independently. The incumbent serves as a GAO Band IIB Analyst in Charge (AIC). Typical assignments require the resolution of critical problems affecting the work of other experts or major aspects of GAO programs, engagements, or other activities. Audit work performed is in support of GAO engagements requiring access to classified information.

This job is open to

• Internal to an agency
  
  Current federal employees of this agency.

Clarification from the agency

Internal to GAO employees on a non-temporary appointment.

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Duties

Typical duties include:

The Band IIB Analyst must frequently interpret nonspecific guidelines and develop applications to specific assignments.

- Serves as Analyst in Charge of an engagement team. Plays a major role in developing the design matrix for completing the project. Prioritizes the work to ensure milestones are met. Assigns work to team members to include expectations and deadlines for completing the assignment. Coaches, mentors, and trains engagement team members.

- Collects and analyzes data from a variety of sources. Based on requests from congressional offices, selects, organizes, and presents information and analysis regarding such issues, organizing the material to properly identify biased

information or data when it may affect the possible conclusions that may be drawn from the report. Dealing with voluminous and conflicting information, selects and analyzes material that will aid in defining problems and more clearly present the wide variety of issues; decides on form, content, scope, and depth of response; compares and presents options. - Determines authoritativeness of facts. Analyzes them to discern interrelationships and decides on thoroughness of information to be used in the report. Provides factual and analytical information in a clear, balanced manner for use in the report.

- On occasion may perform as an individual contributor based on the incumbent's unique knowledge, skills, and abilities.

- Provides factual and analytical information in a clear, balanced, manner to use in a report to be submitted to Congress.

- Drafts segments of the written report and conducts indexing and referencing to ensure validity of findings.

- Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

You must meet all qualification requirements before the announcement closes.

1. You must be a U.S. citizen

2. The incumbent must be able to obtain and retain a Top-Secret security clearance and obtain and retain eligibility for Department of Energy's "Q" clearance or access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).

3. A financial disclosure statement is required.

4. You must be suitable for federal employment.

5. Registered for Selective Service, if applicable. (www.sss.gov).

Qualifications

You may qualify at the BAND IIB level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:

Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower band level, equivalent to the Band IIA level or GS-13 level in the federal service, which has equipped the applicant with the skills and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is defined as conducting research, quantitative and qualitative analysis, or program evaluations.

Education

There is no education requirement for this position.

Additional information

This is a bargaining unit position.

Depending on the mission team, this position requires the employee to report to the GAO HQ (Washington DC) or Field Office buildings located in select field offices to work with classified materials, as mission needs require. Work will be performed in a secure environment. The employee may be permitted to telework per agency's telework policy; however the ability to telework will be limited.

If selected for this position and you previously were approved for a Flexible Work Agreement (FWA) or Remote Work Agreement (RWA), you will have to re-apply based on the new position.

Additionally, you may have a 90-day waiting period if you have requested FWA or RWA to a new geographical location. However, with this position the ability to telework will be limited.

Based on the staffing needs, additional selections may be made through this vacancy announcement.

Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid for by the GAO.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: GAO provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request accommodation, please email ReasonableAccommodations@gao.gov.The U.S. Government Accountability Office's policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

The U.S. Government Accountability Office's policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Applicants must meet the qualification requirement stated above. Complete the online narrative questionnaire and follow all instructions carefully, as incomplete answers, errors, or omissions may affect your consideration. Your application will be invalid if you fail to include a narrative reply to any vacancy question(s) that requires further explanation, or your reply is "see resume" or "see previous application." Your narrative responses will be evaluated by an SME panel to determine "BQ" or Best Qualified.

To preview the assessment questions, click here https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12419297.

• Benefits
  
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  Review our benefits
  
  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
• Required Documents
  
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  
  You must provide a complete application package which includes:
  
  • • Resume
    • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  
  - Resume: must be created using the USAJOBS resume builder and show relevant work experience.
  
  - Current GAO employees must submit their most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50 or equivalent) showing tenure, type of service (competitive/excepted), as well as the highest grade/band held. The SF-50 must show that you are currently a GAO employee.
• How to Apply
  
  To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
  
  A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
  
  - To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
  
  - Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  
  - After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.- You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
  
  To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
  
  If you are unable to apply online, please contact William Washington at washingtonw@gao.gov or 4046791881 by 4 p.m. on the closing date of the announcement.
  
  For technical issue with USAJOBS: Please refer to the USAJOBS help page.
  
  Agency contact information
  
  William Washington
  
  Email
  
  washingtonw@gao.gov
  
  Address
  
  Government Accountability Office
  
  Human Capital Office
  
  441 G Street NW
  
  Washington, DC 20548
  
  US
  
  Next steps
  
  After the closing date of this announcement, GAO's Human Capital Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications by reviewing your assessment questionnaire and resume to complete an analysis. Please be as complete and thorough as possible. If your application is rated "best-qualified," your name will be referred to the selecting official for consideration. At this point you may be contacted for an interview.
  
  If you do not meet the key requirements and/or basic qualifications or you fail to submit all required application materials, your application will not be considered.
• Fair and Transparent
  
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  
  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

You must provide a complete application package which includes:

• • Resume
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action

- Resume: must be created using the USAJOBS resume builder and show relevant work experience.

- Current GAO employees must submit their most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50 or equivalent) showing tenure, type of service (competitive/excepted), as well as the highest grade/band held. The SF-50 must show that you are currently a GAO employee.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

- To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

- Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

- After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.- You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

If you are unable to apply online, please contact William Washington at washingtonw@gao.gov or 4046791881 by 4 p.m. on the closing date of the announcement.

For technical issue with USAJOBS: Please refer to the USAJOBS help page.

Agency contact information

William Washington

Email

washingtonw@gao.gov

Address

Government Accountability Office

Human Capital Office

441 G Street NW

Washington, DC 20548

US

Next steps

After the closing date of this announcement, GAO's Human Capital Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications by reviewing your assessment questionnaire and resume to complete an analysis. Please be as complete and thorough as possible. If your application is rated "best-qualified," your name will be referred to the selecting official for consideration. At this point you may be contacted for an interview.

If you do not meet the key requirements and/or basic qualifications or you fail to submit all required application materials, your application will not be considered.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request