SUPERVISORY PROGRAM ANALYST (LEGISLATIVE)

About this role

This position is located in the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation's (PBGC), Communications Outreach and Legislative Affairs, Legislative Affairs Division. CONCURRENT ANNOUNCEMENT: THIS POSITION IS ALSO BEING ADVERTISED UNDER MERIT PROMOTION PROCEDURES UNDER ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER OPEA-COLAD-LAD-2713103969. IF YOU WISH TO BE CONSIDERED UNDER THAT ANNOUNCEMENT, PLEASE REVIEW TO DETERMINE IF YOU QUALIFY.

Duties This position serves as an Understudy to the current Supervisory Program Analyst (Legislative), GS-0343-15 division manager. To ensure a successful transition, if selected, you will shadow the current incumbent. Once the incumbent vacates the position, you will transition into the position at the GS-15 grade level without further competition. The candidate selected for this position will: Work in coordination with the Chief Policy Officer and Policy, Research, and Analysis Department Director to coordinate and oversee review and analysis of legislative proposals and incorporate appropriate PBGC and Executive Branch views. Support development of policy options, communications products that implement legislation, and PBGC content in the President's Budget and reports to Congress. Coordinate PBGC responses to requests for technical assistance from congressional committees, congressional member offices, and other federal agencies concerning legislative items and the operation of PBGC programs. Develop outreach plans and conduct outreach to congressional staff, including notifications of agency actions and developments. Coordinate responses to questions and requests for further information, manage delivery of reports to Congress, and arrange briefings on PBGC developments. Monitor and review congressional hearings, retirement-related legislation, and PBGC-related policy proposals from other Executive Branch agencies and outside parties. Plan, direct, coordinate, and evaluate the work of subordinate staff to ensure the effective and efficient accomplishment of organizational goals and objectives.

Qualifications All qualification and eligibility requirements must be met by the announcement closing date. To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience qualifications and/or education for the grade at which you are requesting consideration. Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the private sector reviewing complex pension or retirement related legislative and policy proposals; coordinating technical assistance or responses to congressional offices or federal agencies; developing congressional outreach or briefing materials to support agency programs and policy recommendations; and conducting analysis related to, or experience with private sector pension plan operations and regulation. Experience working for or with a Congressional committee or a member's staff is preferred. Examples include: leading multidisciplinary review of legislative proposals affecting pension insurance programs; coordinating technical analysis and clearance of communications to Congress; planning congressional outreach and briefings; and monitoring hearings, legislation, and external policy proposals for agency leadership. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Education NO EDUCATION IS REQUIRED.

Required documents RESUME: You must submit a resume. Your resume must include your name and contact information and should clearly show your possession of the specialized experience and KSAs so that we can determine your qualifications for this position. Your resume should be specific to the position you are applying for, relating your skills and experience to those noted in the job posting. Please limit your resume to two pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed by Human Resources and the hiring manager to determine your eligibility/qualifications. PLEASE DO NOT include photographs, hypertext/hyperlinks, or other inappropriate material or content. This information will not be used to make eligibility or qualification determinations. COVER LETTER (OPTIONAL): Your cover letter should state your interest in this position and the strengths that you feel will make you an asset to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. We will not use your cover letter to determine your qualifications; however, your cover letter will go to the Selecting Official along with your resume if you are referred. VETERANS PREFERENCE: If claiming veteran's preference, you should indicate the type of veteran's preference you are claiming on your resume. For veteran's preference, you must provide a copy of your DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member 4 copy or Member 7 copy), official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty, or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions. Your DD-214 must show the type of discharge and dates of active duty. If the appropriate copy of the DD-214 is not submitted and the discharge status is not confirmed, you will not receive credit for the claimed active-duty military service. To gain access to your DD-214 online, please visit: Request Military Service Records | National Archives. Information on Veterans Preference is available in the Vet's Guide that can be found at OPM's website: Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference Veterans Opportunity to Work Act (VOW): If you are currently serving on active duty you MUST submit a statement of service from your unit (on unit letterhead) identifying the branch of service, period(s) of service, campaign badges or expeditionary medals earned, type of discharge, character of service, and the date you will be separated or be on approved terminal leave. If you provide a statement of service at this stage, your preference/eligibility will be verified by a DD-214 (Member 4 Copy) upon separation from the military. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: CTAP and ICTAP candidates must submit documents showing eligibility for selection priority (e.g., RIF separation notice, Certificate of Expected Separation, or other proof of eligibility for priority selection); an SF-50 showing the current (or former) position, grade level, promotion potential, and duty location; and the most current performance appraisal including the performance rating. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to apply In order to be considered, submit all of the required information (including your supplemental documentation) before midnight EST on the closing date. If you are not able to apply online or require reasonable accommodations, contact Cecilia Mendoza on (202) 229-3713 or at [email protected] no later than 5:00 p.m. on the day before the closing date of this vacancy announcement. If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services. Please complete all the steps in the online application process at USAJOBS (www.usajobs.gov). You may make updates to your information at any time prior to midnight EST on the closing date of this announcement. Register with USAJOBS, which will store your information and resume. You will only need to complete this step once. Locate and review the vacancy announcement on USAJOBS. Click the "Apply" link and then select a resume to submit with your application. If you do not have a resume to select, or you want to upload a new one, click "Add Resume" and upload your resume. You can also click "Edit" to edit an already-uploaded resume. Once you have selected a resume, click "Save and Continue." Add or remove your supporting documents. Once you have attached your resume and supporting documents, review your application package to ensure that they have been attached, then check the box next to "I acknowledge that I have reviewed my resume and document(s)." Then Click "Save and Continue." Complete the "Include Personal Information" page and click "Save and Continue," On the "Continue Application with Agency" page, read the terms and certify by checking the box if you agree. Then click "Continue to Agency Site." This will take you to the application for the position. Click "Apply to this Vacancy." Complete or review the eligibility questions, which determine the types of positions you are eligible for. Specify which series, grade(s), and location(s) you wish to be considered for. Complete the online vacancy questions, then click "Finish". You will continue to the Vacancy Documents page. Review your attached documents from USAJobs. If there are other documents that you need to attach, upload those here as well. You will then see a summary of your application, including the documents that you submitted. You are strongly encouraged to save or print a copy of this page as proof of submission and receipt of your application and documents. To finish, click "Submit Application."

Additional information If you are requiring reasonable accommodations, please contact PBGC's Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator, Denorse Prince, at (202) 229-4026 or [email protected]. If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services. All Veterans are encouraged to visit CareerOne for resume writing tips and skill conversion terms. If you believe that you have been subjected to discrimination, you may contact the PBGC Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (OEEO): OEEO Main Office Phone: 202-229-4363 Email: [email protected]