Summary This position serves as a Management and Program Analyst located in the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office for Access to Justice (ATJ) in Washington, DC. The DOJ reestablished the ATJ as a standalone office in October 2021 to address the access-to-justice crisis in the criminal and civil justice system. The mission of ATJ is to make real the promise of equal justice for all. Responsibilities As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. The duties and responsibilities of a Management and Program Analyst generally include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Designs and undertakes complex program and management assessments, initiatives, or data gathering efforts that will close gaps from current to desired future state where there are minimal existing structures, documents, resources, or frameworks. 2. Develops appropriate methods to gather or use existing quantitative and qualitative data to develop, implement, refine, and improve ATJ's priority initiatives, programs capabilities, and operational efficiencies. 3. Analyzes questions concerning policies or operational problems and formulates, recommends, directs, implements, and coordinates a variety of high priority and sensitive ATJ strategies, programs, policies, procedures, objectives, standards, reporting and accountability systems, and guidance. 4. Provides talking points, briefing materials, and background information for use by ATJ, other component and Department leadership on complex, controversial, or highly sensitive issues or in support of resource requirements. 5. Identifies and tracks key performance indicators to help evaluate program outcomes and effectiveness. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for the position of Management and Program Analyst at (GS-0343-14), you must possess the required specialized experience specific to this series and grade you're applying to. If you are a current or former government employee on a permanent appointment in the competitive service, you will need to demonstrate 1-year (52-weeks) at the next lower grade level (GS-13), to meet the time-in-grade requirements for this occupational series and grade. Additionally, please ensure to submit an applicable SF50 (please refer to the "required documents" section for additional information). Specialized Experience: For the GS-14, you must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. Specialized Experience is defined as: 1) Implementing new programs to support initiatives or changes in legislation; 2) Translating complex issues, information, or data analyses into meaningful, easily understood communications; and 3) Advising leadership to support, justify, or defend recommendations including resource allocation and requests. You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including Time-in-Grade, by the closing date of this announcement, 10/22/2024. Your resume must support your responses to the online questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume. Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional Information The bullets below outline the various groups of applicants that fall under the term "status candidates". This vacancy is open to applicants from any of the groups listed below: When you apply you'll have the chance to claim an eligibility pathway, be sure you fully read each statement and any links provided to make sure you know which eligibility you qualify for. See a full list and learn more at USAJOBS, see: What does Status Candidate mean? or Which Jobs am I Eligible to Apply for? CAREER TRANSITION PROGRAMS (CTAP or ICTAP): For more information visit: USAJOBS Career Transition Programs VETERANS AND MILITARY SPOUSES: Please see USAJOBS Veterans Preference for more details. General Employment Information: REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Our policy can be found at: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/reasonable-accommodation#policy DOJ EEO STATEMENT: The U.S. Department of Justice fosters an inclusive and diverse workforce, find our EEO statement online at: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/page/file/1394116/download SELECTIVE SERVICE: If you were born male, on or after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at: www.sss.gov. This position is excluded from the bargaining unit.