Workforce Program Specialist

Summary

Summary

As a Workforce Program Specialist you will serve as a Senior Program Analyst, responsible for providing expert analysis on a variety of subject matter, and for initiating and/or leading projects involving the evaluation of programs and operations.

Location of position: This position will be located in General Services Administration, Federal Acquisition Service (FAS), Office of Shared Services Delivery

We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

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Position can be filled in any of the following locations: Washington, DC; Kansas City, MO; Fort Worth, TX; Lakewood, CO; Tacoma, WA; Atlanta, GA; New York, NY; Boston, MA; San Francisco, CA; Philadelphia, PA, Chicago IL except for the following locations: Orlando, FL, Tampa, FL, San Antonio, TX, Houston, TX, Norfolk, VA, Raleigh, NC. These locations can only be filled by current GSA employees who are already assigned to a building, and working within the specific locations for which they are applying and are not required to move if selected.

As a Workforce Program Specialist, you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Plans and provides technical direction to complex projects requiring evaluation and identification of a variety of operational problems, including those related to human capital, organizational structure, and workforce efficiency, evaluating alternative solutions and recommending appropriate actions.
• Prepares and/or conducts briefings for higher level management to explain the specific analysis of subject matter, as well as to provide recommendations or action plans and provide guidance and/or direction for implementation, which often include strategic workforce solutions or organizational development initiatives.
• Conducts comprehensive studies of complex workforce programs to measure operational efficiency.
• Serves as an authoritative advisory liaison on workforce management activities, providing guidance on performance management, employee awards, recruitment efforts, position description updates, etc.
• Serves as the principal expert advisor to executive management on workforce optimization strategies. Leads cross-functional working groups dedicated to change management and organizational redesign.

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Conditions of employment

• US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
• Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
• Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date, if applicable
• Register with the Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959

If selected, you must meet the following conditions:

• Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or NonCareer SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
• Serve a one year probationary period, if required.
• Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level).

Qualifications

To evaluate your qualifications, your resume must clearly demonstrate how you meet the specialized experience described below. Your resume must not exceed two pages. To ensure your qualifications can be fully evaluated, we recommend including the following information:

• Name, address, telephone number, email address;
• Job Title (if Federal Service, provide series and grade; if not in GS plan, provide GS equivalent grade);
• Relevant work experience-should include employer name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and descriptions that explain how you meet the required qualifications in the job announcement.
• Education, certifications or licensures-If the job announcement requires any education, certifications or licensures, make sure to include the required information and any required documents like transcripts.

Your resume should contain enough information to make a valid determination that you fully meet experience requirements for each grade level you are applying to. If you do not provide enough information for us to determine your qualifications, you may be rated ineligible.

If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.

The GS 13 salary range starts at $106,437 per year.

To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: experience in supporting workforce programs aligned with organizational goals in maximizing productivity while minimizing cost. This experience includes the following:

• Applying qualitative and quantitative methods (such as administrative data analysis, trend analysis, identifying skill gaps, surveys) to evaluate program operation's effectiveness and management objectives.
• Advising on workforce planning recruitment processes, human capital strategies and structure to ensure regulatory and operational compliance.
• Coordinating with the human resources staff to ensure management adherence in workforce management operations.
• Monitoring workforce performance, initiatives, and/or hiring metrics to optimize structure directly supporting the agency's mission, strategic priorities, and operational needs.

Education

There is no education substitution for this position.

Additional information

Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

Applicants are encouraged to make their resume searchable in their USAJOBS.gov profile. This will allow Federal hiring specialists and hiring managers across agencies to find their resume as part of agency recruitment campaigns or staffing searches.

If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency or visit GSA's webpage.

Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.

Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed; through other means; or not at all.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.



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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

You will have access to many benefits including:

• Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans)
• Life insurance coverage with several options
• Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year
• Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan)
• Transit and child care subsidies
• Flexible spending accounts
• Long-term care insurance
• Training and development

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.

Job Description

Summary

As a Workforce Program Specialist you will serve as a Senior Program Analyst, responsible for providing expert analysis on a variety of subject matter, and for initiating and/or leading projects involving the evaluation of programs and operations.

Location of position: This position will be located in General Services Administration, Federal Acquisition Service (FAS), Office of Shared Services Delivery

We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

Learn more about this agency

Duties

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Position can be filled in any of the following locations: Washington, DC; Kansas City, MO; Fort Worth, TX; Lakewood, CO; Tacoma, WA; Atlanta, GA; New York, NY; Boston, MA; San Francisco, CA; Philadelphia, PA, Chicago IL except for the following locations: Orlando, FL, Tampa, FL, San Antonio, TX, Houston, TX, Norfolk, VA, Raleigh, NC. These locations can only be filled by current GSA employees who are already assigned to a building, and working within the specific locations for which they are applying and are not required to move if selected.

As a Workforce Program Specialist, you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Plans and provides technical direction to complex projects requiring evaluation and identification of a variety of operational problems, including those related to human capital, organizational structure, and workforce efficiency, evaluating alternative solutions and recommending appropriate actions.
• Prepares and/or conducts briefings for higher level management to explain the specific analysis of subject matter, as well as to provide recommendations or action plans and provide guidance and/or direction for implementation, which often include strategic workforce solutions or organizational development initiatives.
• Conducts comprehensive studies of complex workforce programs to measure operational efficiency.
• Serves as an authoritative advisory liaison on workforce management activities, providing guidance on performance management, employee awards, recruitment efforts, position description updates, etc.
• Serves as the principal expert advisor to executive management on workforce optimization strategies. Leads cross-functional working groups dedicated to change management and organizational redesign.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
• Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
• Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date, if applicable
• Register with the Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959

If selected, you must meet the following conditions:

• Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or NonCareer SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
• Serve a one year probationary period, if required.
• Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level).

Qualifications

To evaluate your qualifications, your resume must clearly demonstrate how you meet the specialized experience described below. Your resume must not exceed two pages. To ensure your qualifications can be fully evaluated, we recommend including the following information:

• Name, address, telephone number, email address;
• Job Title (if Federal Service, provide series and grade; if not in GS plan, provide GS equivalent grade);
• Relevant work experience-should include employer name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and descriptions that explain how you meet the required qualifications in the job announcement.
• Education, certifications or licensures-If the job announcement requires any education, certifications or licensures, make sure to include the required information and any required documents like transcripts.

Your resume should contain enough information to make a valid determination that you fully meet experience requirements for each grade level you are applying to. If you do not provide enough information for us to determine your qualifications, you may be rated ineligible.

If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.

The GS 13 salary range starts at $106,437 per year.

To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: experience in supporting workforce programs aligned with organizational goals in maximizing productivity while minimizing cost. This experience includes the following:

• Applying qualitative and quantitative methods (such as administrative data analysis, trend analysis, identifying skill gaps, surveys) to evaluate program operation's effectiveness and management objectives.
• Advising on workforce planning recruitment processes, human capital strategies and structure to ensure regulatory and operational compliance.
• Coordinating with the human resources staff to ensure management adherence in workforce management operations.
• Monitoring workforce performance, initiatives, and/or hiring metrics to optimize structure directly supporting the agency's mission, strategic priorities, and operational needs.

Education

There is no education substitution for this position.

Additional information

Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

Applicants are encouraged to make their resume searchable in their USAJOBS.gov profile. This will allow Federal hiring specialists and hiring managers across agencies to find their resume as part of agency recruitment campaigns or staffing searches.

If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency or visit GSA's webpage.

Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.

Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed; through other means; or not at all.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.



Help

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

You will have access to many benefits including:

• Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans)
• Life insurance coverage with several options
• Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year
• Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan)
• Transit and child care subsidies
• Flexible spending accounts
• Long-term care insurance
• Training and development

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.