Program Analyst Trainee (Doj Pathways Intern)

Summary

This is an excepted service appointment under the Department of Justice Pathways Internship Program. After successful completion of the program requirements, the individual may, at agency discretion, be converted to a term or permanent appointment. An intern converted to a term appointment may be subsequently converted non-competitively into a permanent competitive service position before the term expires.

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Overview

• Accepting applications

• Open & closing dates

03/18/2024 to 03/25/2024

• Salary

$45,146 - $72,703 per year

Unless you have prior federal experience, you will likely start at step 1 of the pay scale which is GS-5 $45,146; GS-7 $55,924.

• Pay scale & grade

GS 5 - 7

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Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

• Washington, DC

• Remote job

No

• Telework eligible

Yes-as determined by the agency policy.

• Travel Required

Not required

• Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

• Appointment type

Internships -

• Work schedule

Multiple Schedules -

• Service

Excepted

• Promotion potential

11

• Job family (Series)

0399 Administration And Office Support Student Trainee

• Supervisory status

No

• Security clearance

Other

• Drug test

Yes

• Announcement number

24-CRM-PATH-007

• Control number

782226800

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This job is open to

• Individuals with disabilities

• Students

Current students enrolled in accredited educational institutions from high school to graduate level. Includes internships, pathways and other student programs.

• Veterans

Clarification from the agency

Open to individuals currently accepted for enrollment or currently enrolled in a qualifying education institution in the local commuting area or online on a full or half-time basis.

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Duties

As a Program Analyst Trainee, you will:

• Develop clear and concise pictures of budget estimates through using established budget formulation methodology and processes.

• Develop program-specific instructions and procedural guidelines regarding budget estimates.

• Assist colleagues with the analysis of program performance data.

• Apply financial principles, theories, and concepts to address problems in attaining program management goals.

• Research regulations and pertinent directives for answers to questions.

• Provide support and assist in the investigation of organizational improvements.

• Research and investigate new business and management practices for application in the organization's programs.

• Prepare well-researched and logically organized presentations for supervisors.

• Establish effective communication skills in order to increase networks and contacts beneficial to the successful attainment of program goals.

• Assist colleagues with monitoring the use of program funds and help identify potential trends.

• Interpret existing policies and procedures for funds and make appropriate recommendations.

• Independently resolve routine problems.

• Ensure accuracy of data entered into computer systems by verifying system entries and calculations.

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.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to qualify for this position.

• You must complete the online questionnaire and additional assessment(s).

• You must undergo a pre-employment security investigation.

• Selective Service Registration is required, as applicable.

• You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

• Academic Enrollment: See Qualifications Section.

• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.

• The Criminal Division participates in the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program. E-Verify helps employers to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. For more information, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.

Qualifications

To be eligible for this internship position, ALL of the following requirements must be met:

• Academic Enrollment: You must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an accredited high school, technical or vocational school, two-year or four-year college or university, graduate, or professional school (go to https://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/ to verify accreditation status). Individuals who are enrolled must be taking at least a half-time academic, vocational, or technical course load leading to a degree, diploma, or certificate. "Half-time" is defined by the school in which the student is enrolled.

• You must be enrolled in a school within the Washington, D.C. commuting area (75 miles from DC) or be enrolled in a distance education program in order to be considered. If you are enrolled in an online degree program for a school normally located outside of Washington, D.C., please indicate this clearly in your application package.

• Good Academic Standing: Applicants must have at least a 2.5 GPA.

• Qualification Requirements: Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications for this position as outlined below.

To qualify at the GS-05 grade level, applicants must have completed 4 academic years of post-high school study leading to a bachelor's degree or equivalent degree; OR have 1 year of specialized experience at, or equivalent to, the GS-04 grade level to include: performing complex office automation duties requiring different approaches and methods from assignment to assignment, using word processing software, producing a variety of materials such as spreadsheets, plans, procedures, memoranda, letters, travel requests, and/or presentations from rough drafts, performing a variety of recordkeeping, reporting and information duties with regard to the unit assigned, and sorting and arranging material for filing and filing material in the proscribed manner; OR have a combination of education and experience as listed below. Please note, only education in excess of 60 undergraduate hours may be used in this calculation.

To qualify at the GS-07 grade level, applicants must have completed 1 full academic year of graduate level education;OR possess a bachelor's degree AND meet one of the following provisions for Superior Academic Achievement: (1) a standing in the upper third of your college class or major subdivision (e.g. school of business) at the time you apply; (2) a grade point average of "B" (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) or its equivalent for all courses completed; (a) at the time of application; or (b) during the last two years of your undergraduate curriculum; (3) a "B+" (3.5 on a 4.0 scale) or tis equivalent for all courses completed in a qualifying major field of study, either (a) at the time of application; or (b) during the last two years of your undergraduate curriculum; or (4) election to membership in one of the national honorary societies (other than freshman societies; OR have 1 year of specialized experience at, or equivalent to, the GS-05 grade level to include: independently researching relevant regulations and directives to answer routine questions; regularly conducting and coordinating interactions with internal and external contacts in order to complete assignments; and effectively interpreting existing budget policies and procedures in order to make acceptable recommendations; OR have a combination of education and experience as listed below. Please note, only education in excess of a completed undergraduate degree may be used in this calculation.

Combination of Education and Experience - Your current education completed is credited as a percentage of the education required for the grade level and your current experience is credited as a percentage of the total experience required for the grade level. The two percentages are added and must equal 100% in order to qualify for the desired grade level.

All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see www.ed.gov.

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For more information about this requirement, please visit the U.S. Department of Education website for Foreign Education Evaluation. All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.

Education

There is no degree requirement for this position. As described in the Qualifications, you must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an accredited degree, diploma, or certificate program.

Additional information

This internship is expected to continue through the fall and spring semesters. Applicants solely seeking summer internships should look for other opportunities.

Upon successful completion of the Pathways Internship, candidates may be converted to a position with a different career ladder. Candidates may be converted to the grade at which they qualify. Conversion to a permanent or term position is not guaranteed and is subject to many factors such as funding, position availability, and performance.

Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement.

USA Hire Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request an RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. To determine if you need an RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application will be evaluated and rated under DOJ's category rating and selection procedures. In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g, resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):

• Accountability

• Attention to Detail

• Customer Service

• Decision Making

• Flexibility

• Integrity/Honesty

• Interpersonal Skills

• Learning

• Reading Comprehension

• Self-Management

• Stress Tolerance

• Teamwork

Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are basically qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the online assessment questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. Your application will then be placed in one of three categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, or Qualified. Names of all candidates in the best qualified category will be sent to the hiring official for employment consideration. Candidates within the best qualified category who are eligible for veterans' preference will receive selection priority over non-veteran preference eligibles.

Veterans' Preference and Military Spouses: If you are entitled to veterans' preference or are a military spouse, Please see USAJOBS Veterans Preference for more details or visit https://www.fedshirevets.gov/job-seekers/veterans/veterans-preference/#content.