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October 10, 2008    DOL Home > OASAM > DOL Jobs > Job Vacancies > MBA Outreach Program

United States Department of Labor MBA Fellows Program Employment Opportunity The Department of Labor (DOL) MBA Fellows Program is designed to attract outstanding individuals with business skills acquired either through graduate education and/or related equivalent experience who can implement a business approach to managing projects in the Department of Labor. Such skills include quantitative and analytical thinking, strategic planning, project management, leveraging technology, and tying organizational goals to performance results. Candidates selected will be appointed to a two-year program. Those individuals successfully completing this formal training and development program, and meeting all requirements, may be converted to a competitive permanent Federal position. This program will provide an opportunity to learn about the Department of Labor’s mission and organizations. Individuals employed under this program will be hired at the entry GS-9 grade level (upper $40s) with a target of a GS-12 grade level (upper $60s) upon program completion. Rotational assignments are a key component of this program. Assignments may be in areas such as budgeting, program analysis, investigation, compliance assistance, financial management, human resources, and information technology in DOL’s national and regional program offices. Responsibilities will include activities such as developing organizational studies and analysis, project management, proposing new processes for maximum resource utilization, and assisting in annual fiscal planning. Location: 1. This opportunity is located in Washington, DC. 2. MBA Fellows are required to participate in one 90-day rotational assignment outside of the Washington, DC metropolitan area at one of DOL's Regional Offices. Relocation expenses: Relocation expenses to Washington, DC will not be paid The key competencies for the Fellows Program are: Planning and Evaluation Research and Analysis Teamwork Written and Verbal Communications Project Management Application Process Your application will consist of up to three components measuring the key competencies. These competencies will be assessed based on all or a combination of the following:     1. Online resume and screening questions   2. Online assessment exercise  3. Structured interview Other application materials may be requested at a later date prior to an interview (e.g. college/university transcripts). Requirements: In order to be considered, you must have either: 1. a Masters or equivalent graduate degree; 2. two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or 3. experience that has equipped you with the following competencies at a level to successfully perform the duties of the position. AND Work experience directly related to business policies, practices, and/or applications. The following are examples of qualifying types of business experience: analytical experience in financial management, program analysis, or process improvement project management experience business consulting experience A Masters in Business Administration degree from an accredited business school is desirable. You must be a U.S. citizen at the time of your appointment. Basis of Rating: Applicants will be rated based on the application materials submitted and responses to the online assessments. Errors or omissions may affect your score. If a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than is apparent in your description of experience and/or education, your score will be adjusted accordingly. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Workforce Planning and e-Innovations at 202-693-7740 (voice) or 202-693-7758 (TTY). You may also email us at MBA-Fellows@dol.gov. Additional Information: All qualified candidates will receive consideration for this opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, political affiliation, labor organization affiliation, marital status, sexual orientation, or other non-merit factors. The Department of Labor welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities and will reasonably accommodate the needs of those persons. Male applicants between the ages of 18 and 25 are eligible for appointment only after registering with the Selective Service System. How to Apply: The announcement for the next class of the MBA Fellows Program has not been determined.  We encourage interested candidates to visit our web site frequently for additional details regarding the opening of the new announcement.  If you have any specific questions, you may reach us via email at MBA-Fellows@dol.gov or phone at 202-692-7740.		MBA Outreach MBA Fellows Program MBA Fellows Program Requirements Review MBA Fellows Program Vacancy Announcement How to Apply On-Line Instructions Apply On-Line Now! Senior & Mid-Level Opportunities Search for Other DOL Job Opporunities DOL Careers DOL Agencies About DOL
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