This position is located in the Executive Office of the President (EOP), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Budget Review Division, Budget Analysis Branch. The detailee assists in the analysis of a diverse array of major policy issues. The issues or areas are of special interest to OMB or the President, and the work of this position provides the analytic base for major OMB and/or Presidential policy decisions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must meet the qualification requirements outlined below to be considered minimally qualified for this position. The qualification requirements are in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standards. GRADE REQUIREMENT: This is NOT a promotion. Applicant MUST currently be at the grade level advertised. BASIC REQUIREMENTS: MUST BE A CURRENT FEDERAL EMPLOYEE. AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the next lower grade or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Examples of specialized experience are: For the GS-09: Must currently hold a GS-09 grade level or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience related to the duties listed in this announcement. For the GS-11: Must currently hold a GS-11 grade level or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience related to the duties listed in this announcement. For the GS-12: Must currently hold a GS-12 grade level or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience related to the duties listed in this announcement. For the GS-13: Must currently hold a GS-13 grade level or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience related to the duties listed in this announcement. For the GS-14: Must currently hold a GS-14 grade level or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience related to the duties listed in this announcement. For the GS-15: Must currently hold a GS-15 grade level or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience related to the duties listed in this announcement. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service program (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
There will be significant flexibility for the candidate to work with the Budget Analysis Branch (BAB) policy analysts, economists, statisticians, and BAB leadership on a variety of issues within the areas of responsibility under the Budget Analysis Branch. Most notably: Participates in the development of multifaceted budget, program and legislative proposals. Plans, conducts and completes special analytical and other studies relevant to budget, legislative and regulatory policymaking. Helping to review important research, evaluation and statistical activities of Federal and nongovernment sectors to identify and initiate actions to improve databases available to shape informed policy decisions. Reviews pending and proposed budget actions, legislation, and regulations on assigned topics and advises senior staff and the Assistant Director on recommended actions. Develops and recommends options for action in relevant areas. Perform other duties as assigned. Interested candidates should be comfortable working on assignments which require coordination among a number of different parties and have a genuine interest in learning how the Federal Government operates from the perspective of OMB and the Executive Office of the President. US citizenship required.