Policy Analyst (Interagency Performance/ Budget)

Office of National Drug Control Policy

Washington, DC

JobSummary

The White House's Office of National Drug Control Policy, Office of Performance and Budget (ONDCP/OPB) seeks Performance and/or Budget Analysts at the GS-09 through GS-14 levels for multiple six-month, non-reimbursable* detail positions, with an additional six-month option to extend. Detailees would give expert performance advice on important matters for the Office of Performance and Budget. To apply, submit your resume directly to performancebudgetcoordinator@ondcp.eop.gov.

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PromotionPotential

None

SubAgencyName

Office of Performance and Budget

OrganizationCodes

EOP/QQ00

Relocation

False

HiringPath

fed-competitive
fed-excepted

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TotalOpenings

Few

AgencyMarketingStatement

ONDCP's mission is to develop, implement and sustain the President's agenda regarding trafficking and use of illicit drugs and misuse of prescription drugs through its National Drug Control Strategy (NDCS). ONDCP leads and coordinates the nation's drug policy so that it improves the health and lives of the American people. ONDCP is responsible for the development and implementation of the National Drug Control Strategy and Budget. ONDCP coordinates across multiple federal agencies and oversees billions of dollars as part of a whole-of-government approach to addressing addiction and the overdose epidemic. This opportunity would benefit the detailee in several ways: They would have a firsthand view of how the nation's drug policy, National Drug Control Strategy and National Drug Control Budget are developed, implemented, reassessed and revised-this is policy that not only has national scope, but international scope as well, dictating how the United States implements drug interdiction efforts, as well as demand reduction activities. Further, they would get exposure to a wide variety of budget, performance, and policy areas that have a direct impact on programs and initiatives that literally save lives and aim to stem the nation's ongoing opioid epidemic. You will have the opportunity to enhance your skills in project management and stakeholder engagement and management as you develop and present expert level guidance related to budget and performance management.

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MajorDuties

You will have the unique opportunity to work at the highest levels of government and to interact with a variety of staff and policy officials at the White House, Executive Office of the President (EOP), and over fifty National Drug Control Program Agencies (NDCPAs) across the Executive Branch. Due to the nature of the Office of Performance and Budget's work activities, the duties of this position will closely align to those of Performance and Budget Analysts. Some of these duties will include: Assist in the issuance of a data call to assigned departments and agencies specifying the timeline for completing the National Drug Control Assessment and the required format and information. Assist in the production of the National Drug Control Assessment. Collect data and information for assigned agencies for the National Drug Control Assessment to ensure the document is released according to statutory requirements. Monitor and track relevant performance audits, reviews, inspections, evaluations, and other sources of performance data for all assigned programs, providing updates to ONDCP leadership on their status and potential impact. Assist in conducting performance reviews (or tracking those conducted by GAO, OIG, or contractors) of National Drug Control Program Agencies (NDCPAs) programs and activities to identify areas of successes and opportunities for refinement. Reviewing performance measures, targets, and results of NDCPAs and provide recommendations to refine how the performance of the agencies and implementation of the National Drug Control Strategy are measured. Building, analyzing, and visualizing performance databases and dashboards. Developing products and processes connecting drug control performance with budget, strategy, and policy. Coordinate with the interagency and ONDCP Components in fulfillment of other statutory reporting responsibilities as required for assigned drug control program agencies. As necessary, support the update and issuance of new ONDCP Circulars. Plan and carry out broad and complex strategic policy analyses to make recommendations on drug control program agency and program funding to achieve the policies and priorities of the National Drug Control Strategy. Advise ONDCP senior leadership on significant budget management recommendations to support policy and initiatives for such actions. Coordinate with senior representatives from other agencies regarding budget submissions to ensure their compliance with statute, circulars, Congressional authorizations, and budget submissions; and that they contribute to achieving the policies and priorities of the President's National Drug Control Strategy. Make budget certification recommendations for assigned accounts and, if a budget is determined to be inadequate to carry out the National Drug Control Strategy, identifies budget actions the federal agency must take to make the budget adequate. Coordinate drug control funding estimates, justifications, and background documentation, and evaluate the overall strategic effect on key ONDCP policies, goals, and objectives. Monitor National Drug Control Program Agency financial resources to ensure proper allocation of funds in accord with the priorities of the National Drug Control Program. Evaluate changes in policy that affect budget formulation of the annual national drug control program budget. Assist in managing and developing the National Drug Control Strategy: Budget Summary and other documents. Conduct special projects, assignments and analyses that include in-depth studies, publications, and presentations. Current federal employees working in the Budget Analyst, or Performance Analyst series are encouraged to apply.

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Requirements

Evaluations

How You Will Be Evaluated: Your resume will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required and the extent to which your application shows that you possess the specialized experience associated with this position. Once minimum qualifications are determined, your resume will be ranked against the Quality Ranking Factors (QRFs) as addressed in the body of your resume. Experience which demonstrates how you meet the QRFs should be clearly documented in your resume.

HowToApply

Applicants must send their resume via email to performancebudgetcoordinator@ondcp.eop.gov by 11:59 PM (EST) of the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. Resumes will NOT be accepted via mail. Due to security processes, mail delivery takes approximately 2-3 weeks to process, at which time the vacancy announcement could be closed and no further consideration will be given to additional application packages.

WhatToExpectNext

Applicant resumes will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the close date of the announcement. The most highly qualified candidates may be contacted directly for an interview. If tentatively selected by the Hiring Manager, your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to confirm you meet the basic and specialized experience requirements detailed above. Once qualification eligibility has been confirmed a tentative offer will be extended. After a tentative detail assignment offer has been accepted by the candidate, a security background investigation and drug screening will be conducted. If the drug screening is negative and security background is cleared, then a formal detail assignment offer will be extended.

RequiredDocuments

SF-50 (Current and former federal employees) must submit their SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing competitive status; Tenure 1 or 2 in Block 24; Position Occupied 1 in Block 34; and highest grade held on a permanent basis or full performance level of current position, whichever is higher. Resume which must include the following information: announcement number and job title for which you are applying; beginning and ending dates (mo/yr) for paid or non-paid work experience; and average number of hours worked per week.

Benefits

Detailee will retain previous benefits elections.

OtherInformation

*Please note that a non-reimbursable detail means the detailee's home agency will continue to pay the detailee's salary and benefits during the term of the detail. ONDCP will not pay for any relocation expenses associated with this detail. ONDCP will request confirmation from applicants that they have received tentative approval from their leadership before proceeding with the resume review process. Candidates should submit a 1-2-page resume.*Please note that a non-reimbursable detail means the detailee's home agency will continue to pay the detailee's salary and benefits during the term of the detail. ONDCP will not pay for any relocation or TDY expenses associated with this detail. More than one selection may be made from this announcement. This opportunity is open to any Federal civil service employee who is a U.S. Citizen and eligible for a detail assignment. Full-time details are preferred; however, opportunities exist for part-time details (e.g., 32 hours/week). Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement: http://www.eeoc.gov/federal/index.cfm Employment Information Resources - Resource Center: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Main_Page Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov/)

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False

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AgencyContactEmail

EOPJOBS@OA.EOP.GOV

SecurityClearance

Not Required

DrugTestRequired

True