Job Title: Program Analyst, GS-343-9
Sub Agency: Department of Energy
Job Announcement Number: HQ-13-MP-02-LM-00042
Salary Range:
$47,448.00 - $61,678.00/year
Open Period:
Thursday, February 07, 2013 to
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Series & Grade:
GS-0343-09
Position Information:
Full -Time
Duty Locations:
1 vacancy(s) in one of the following locations:
District Of Columbia County, DC, US
Who May Be Considered:
THIS POSITION IS OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY EMPLOYEES WITH
COMPETITIVE STATUS.
Job Summary:
The Office of Legacy Management (LM), reporting directly to the Under Secretary for Nuclear Security, manages the Department’s legacy responsibilities resulting from the nuclear weapons program. The mission of the Office is to fulfill the Department's post-closure responsibilities and ensure the future protection of human health and the environment.
The incumbent of this position serves as a Program Analyst in the Benefits Continuity Team in the Office of Business Operations within the Office of Legacy Management. Team activities include development, oversight and implementation of Departmental policy for closure site contractor medical and pension benefits. The Team represents the Department and coordinates with outside agencies, national labor unions, and stakeholders on contractor work force issues regarding post-closure benefits, develops and implements a Departmental policy for the post-closure benefits program for eligible former contractor employees and informs and advises DOE senior management of significant issues and developments in post closure benefits continuity in coordination with appropriate Departmental elements and stakeholders.
Key Requirements:
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Background and/or Security Investigation is required.
THIS POSITION IS IN THE BARGAINING UNIT.
Meet all time-in-grade and qualification requirements by the closing date
Relocation expenses may or may not be paid
Duties:
The selectee will analyze the management of the DOE contractor post-closure employee post-retirement benefit and pension program. Provide technical assistance and support to field and Headquarters elements administering post closure benefits programs. Apply standard analytical techniques to ensure that the costs of DOE contractor post-closure employee benefit, pension, and insurance programs are reasonable and allowable.
Participate in discussions with LM, DOE, and others within and outside DOE on matters relating to post closure benefits.
Maintain a centralized repository of multimedia guidance, manuals, handbooks, tools, models and other reference materials for post-closure benefits and pension continuity. Reviews centralized repository and communicates significant matters of post closure benefits to management. Prepares a variety of regular and ad hoc reports reflecting the status of progress against various milestones. Highlights actual or potential problem areas and briefs LM management on trends by preparing associated charts/graphs.
Qualifications Required:
Although a degree is not required, your educational background will be strongly considered in the evaluation of your overall qualifications for this position. Supporting documentation of your education and training is appreciated, even though not required for this position. Please fax all supporting documents in accordance with the instructions provided under Required Documents in the "How to Apply" section.
EDUCATION FROM FOREIGN INSTITUTIONS: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. (PROVIDING SUCH EVIDENCE WHEN APPLYING IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.)
Online resumes of qualified candidates must describe at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to next lower grade level in the Federal service.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS: Your online resume must demonstrate that you possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs/Competencies) (NOTE: Applicants need not prepare a written response to these KSAs/competencies, unless asked in the online application): 1. Knowledge of the concepts, processes, and procedures of conducting management analyses. 2. Ability to apply standard management and analysis practices and techniques to gather, assemble, and report on management systems and processes. 3. Knowledge of the policies and procedures for program budget development, execution and funds expenditure monitoring. 4. Ability to present analyses of complex data and information both orally and in writing.
The U.S. Department of Energy is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.