Summary This position is in Department of Labor's (DOL's), Employment and Training Administration (ETA), Office of Policy Development and Research (OPDR).This position serves as a Management and Program Analyst and performs analytical and evaluative work related to the planning, development, administration, and improvement of substantive mission-oriented programs and operations. Responsibilities Conducts data analysis and evaluations of mission-oriented programs and operations to assess performance and accountability, identify issues and improvement opportunities, and develop recommendations for management. Provides input on program objectives, policies, priorities, and plans; advises management on operational issues and requirements; and handles complex program activities while coordinating with staff and stakeholders. Researches and develops policies, procedures, guidance, and implementation strategies; recommends improvements to program and management processes; and ensures consistency with statutory, regulatory, and departmental requirements. Provides technical guidance to stakeholders, prepares analytical and briefing materials on program performance and status, and leads meetings and training to support implementation of program activities and requirements. Leads or supports special projects, coordinates cross-organizational efforts, represents the organization in meetings, and works with officials and stakeholders to address complex or controversial issues. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications For GS-13: Applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-12, in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position successfully, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. To be eligible for this position, applicants must meet the specialized experience criteria as outlined in the vacancy announcement. Specifically, resumes must reflect one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level (GS-12) or equivalent, including the month, year, and number of work hours for each relevant experience listed. For the purposes of this announcement, the public workforce system is defined as the national network of Federal, State, and local entities --such as programs authorized under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), American Job Centers (AJCs), State and Local Workforce Development Boards, community colleges, and other partner organizations --that provide employment, education, training, and career services to job seekers, workers, and employers. These services may include job search assistance, career counseling, occupational skills training, classroom or work-based training, or similar activities that support individuals in entering or advancing in the labor market. Qualifying specialized experience includes meeting all of the following statements: Experience applying performance accountability requirements, regulations, and evaluation methods related to the public workforce system; Experience developing and providing technical assistance, such as written guidance, oral presentations, or web-based tools on performance-related topics; Experience creating briefing materials, including data analysis, charts, graphs, or reports, and providing oral briefings to office or agency leadership; and Experience conducting data analysis on public workforce system performance outcomes and translating findings into graphical or visual representations for public or leadership audiences WHEN DOCUMENTING EXPERIENCE IN YOUR RESUME, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. NO ASSUMPTIONS WILL BE MADE ABOUT YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE. Do NOT copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Education There is no education substitution at the GS-13 level. Additional Information The mission of the Department of Labor (DOL) is to protect the welfare of workers and job seekers, improve working conditions, expand high-quality employment opportunities, and assure work-related benefits and rights for all workers. Refer to these links for more information: GENERAL INFORMATION, REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS, ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION, FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES As a condition of employment, all personnel must undergo a background investigation for access to DOL facilities, systems, information and/or classified materials before they can enter on duty: BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION For more information, click Telework Position Information. This is not a remote work position. The selectee will report to an assigned DOL office location on a regular basis and is eligible for participation in telework as determined by management in accordance with DOL policy. Based on agency needs, additional positions may be filled using this vacancy. The Department of Labor may use certain incentives and hiring flexibilities, currently offered by the Federal government to attract highly qualified candidates. Click here for Additional Information. The Fair Chance Act (FCA) prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOL employee has violated your rights under the FCA, you may file a complaint of the alleged violation following our agency's complaint process Guidelines for Reporting Violations of the Fair Chance Act. Note: The FCA does not apply to some positions specified under the Act, such as law enforcement or national security positions. All Department of Labor employees are subject to the provisions of the Drug-Free Workplace Program under Executive Order 12564 and Public Law 100-71. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.