Data Analyst Ad-0301-00 (Gs 12 Equiv.) Pio

Agency: Federal Student Aid

Announcement Number: L-2023-DataAnalyst-09

Series & Grade: AD-0301-00 (GS-12 equivalent)

Salary Range: $82,830 - $133,236 Per Year

Promotion Potential: Full Performance Level-14

Open Period: 5 days

Location: Multiple/Remote.

Position: One

Who may apply: Open to the Public

Please note: There is an application limit of 200, the announcement may close before or on the closing date.

Summary:

The core mission of the U.S. Department of Education (ED) Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) is to administer the federal financial aid programs under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965. We are proud sponsors of the American mind. As a principal office of the U.S. Department of Education (ED), FSA provides students and families financial assistance for higher education, and we promote the value of postsecondary education to society. We ensure that all eligible students and families can benefit from federal financial aid for education or training beyond high school. In every interaction with students and their families, FSA strives to be the most trusted and reliable source of student financial aid information and services in the nation. This position is located in the Department of Education (ED), Federal Student Aid (FSA), Policy Implementation Office (PIO).

This position is designated as a Professional/Technical position pursuant to the 1998 amendments to the Higher Education Act of 1965.

Duties

As a Data Analyst, AD-0301-00 (GS-12 equiv.), you will:

• Design and implement comprehensive analytical programs to determine how Title IV policies will affect students and students’ financial aid.
• Develop code to extract data from FSA data systems that is needed to support Title IV policy decision making.
• Assist in creation of research papers based on administrative data, which will include collecting, analyzing and interpretation of data.

Conditions of Employment

• Financial Disclosure: This position requires financial disclosure.
• Security Level: Non-Sensitive/ Moderate Risk
• Males 18 and over must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Telework: This position is telework eligible.
• Essential/Non-Essential: This position may be considered essential for purposes of reporting to work during federal government closures.
• Drug test required: No
• Suitability and Investigation: If selected for this position, you will be required to complete the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) to determine your suitability for federal employment and subject to a pre-appointment investigation/background check.
• Student Loan Default: If selected for this position, we will verify that you have not defaulted on any loan funded or guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Education. If you are found to be in default, we will contact you to make arrangements for repayment prior to making an official offer of employment.
• Must be a US Citizen
• Bargaining Unit: This position is included in the bargaining unit (American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 252).
• Travel Required: No travel required.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience

For the GS-12 (Equivalent) Level: Applicants must possess one full year (52 weeks) at the GS-11 equivalent level performing two (2) of the three (3) following work assignments:

• Specialized experience with relational databases, writing data queries, and automating data processes using object orientated programming.
• Specialized experience in writing analytical analysis and technical data documentation.
• Specialized experience and training in quantitative (i.e., econometric, applied policy, etc.) analysis.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

The quality of your experience will be measured by the extent to which you possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs).

• Skill and ability to develop sophisticated data queries.
• Skill and ability to analysis student data.
• Skill and ability to write analytical papers.

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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills, and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. We will consider all qualifying experiences, including any volunteer experience.

Education

Applicants must also have a degree that includes or is supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in a field related to the work of the position to be filled, of which at least one course was in research methods and at least two courses were in statistics. Or have a combination of education and experience with at least 24 semester hours in a field related to the work of the position to be filled, including at least one course in research methods and two courses in statistics, plus

appropriate experience or additional education.

Additional information

Veteran's Preference:

If you are claiming Veteran's Preference, you must submit:

A copy of your DD-214 that shows active service and character of discharge (Separated Members only); OR

A certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions within 120 days from the date of application (Current Active-Duty Members only); AND/OR

The Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference (SF-15) AND all documents indicated on the form as proof of type of preference; AND/OR

Proof of Sole Survivorship Preference (e.g., certificate of death or 100% disability because of serving in the armed forces). For more information, please visit: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data- oversight/veterans-services/vet-guide-for-hrprofessionals/

Veterans’ Career Counseling: If you are a veteran interested in receiving tips on preparing a federal resume and/or how to prepare for an interview, you may email [email protected] to schedule a session with a career counselor (“Veterans Counseling Session” should be placed in the subject line of the email).

Equal Employment Opportunity: We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a parent, marital status, or political affiliation.

People with Disabilities: We are committed to expanding access to employment by hiring people with disabilities; providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities; and identifying and removing barriers to work. Persons with disabilities, including disabled veterans, may apply for jobs filled either competitively (where qualified individuals compete with one another through a structured process), noncompetitively (where a qualified individual may be selected based on a special hiring authority), or through an excepted appointing authority for people with disabilities (i.e., Schedule A). If you require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact us. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation is made on a case-by-case basis. For more information, please visit http://opm.gov/disability/PeopleWithDisabilities.asp

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement:

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How to apply:

Please provide your resume and all required supporting documents (e.g., Veterans’ Preference letter, references, etc.) in a compressed PDF file when applying for this job. We will not accept any required documentation after the closing date of the vacancy announcement. You may be asked to provide one or more writing samples.

How You Will Be Evaluated:

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above, along with any applicable Veterans’ Preference.

Please be advised that an unranked method will be applied. The unranked method does not involve the assignment of numerical scores to applicants, but instead, only requires applicants to meet certain minimum requirements to be referred for consideration in accordance with 5 CFR § 302.304(b)(5).

Trial Period:

Candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will serve a one-year trial period, and candidates not eligible for Veterans’