Summary This vacancy is for a PROGRAM ANALYST position in the Associate Director for Field located at the U.S. Census Bureau Headquarters in Suitland, Maryland. The Census Bureau is accessible from the Metro Rail Green Line - Suitland Station. This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other PROGRAM ANALYST, 0343-9/11/12, FPL GS-12 positions within the Census Bureau in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience. Responsibilities Conducts detailed analyses of complex functions and work processes of administrative or technical programs and recommends improvement in the effectiveness and efficiency of work operations. Develops new methods, organizational structures, and management processes. Conducts research and writes instructional material such as operational manuals and guides based on agency procedures. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications This vacancy is advertised under two different announcements. If you are not eligible under this announcement, please see Announcement Number 24-ADFO-12421549-DE-DH. NOTE: Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for all grade levels for which both education and experience are acceptable. Specialized Experience: For the GS-09, you must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to a GS-7 in the Federal service. Experience for this position includes assisting with providing technical advice on program operations; assisting with planning, developing, reviewing, monitoring, and evaluating material to achieve program goals and objectives for a large organization. OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree; or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.B. or J.D., if related. Specialized Experience: For the GS-11, you must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to a GS-9 in the Federal service. Experience for this position includes performing analysis and advisory assignments related to the effectiveness of programs and/or the efficiency of the management of operations; conducting studies of work processes and procedures; identifying problems, reviewing production standards, and making recommendations for problem resolution; assisting in the development of directives and the design, development, documentation, and implementation of various reporting systems. OR Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.M., if related. Specialized Experience: For the GS-12, you must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to a GS-11 in the Federal service. Experience for this position includes providing technical advice on program operations; planning, developing, reviewing, monitoring, and evaluating material to achieve program goals and objectives for a large organization; developing approaches to identify and resolve significant issues. Education: For the GS-12, education CANNOT be substituted for experience. 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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer work. Education Additional Information If hired for this position with the Census Bureau, at its headquarters office located in Suitland, Maryland, you will be expected to temporarily telework to maximum extent while the headquarters building is being renovated. Once renovations are completed for your area, you will be notified when to return to the office. At that time, you will be expected to work from your duty station, and you may be eligible to telework, up to 8 days a pay period depending on your respective work schedule, with approval from your supervisor. The following links provide information on various hiring authorities that may enable you to apply through merit assignment procedures, or be eligible for a non-competitive appointment. VRA (GS-11 or below) VEOA (permanent positions) 30% or more disabled veteran Persons with disabilities CTAP ICTAP The Department of Commerce provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Human Resources Office. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. TTY users can contact the Human Resources Office via the Federal Relay Service, 1-800-877-8339.