Supervisory Program Analyst

Supervises Product Development Branch staff, including assigning work, setting priorities, evaluating performance, and supporting employee development. Manages development of functional requirements for Core Human Capital Management products, system releases, and customer-requested enhancements.

Leads user experience, design, and requirements workshops with customers, subject matter experts, and program staff. Oversees customer acceptance testing, test scripts, functional testing teams, usability testing, and quality assurance processes.

Supports strategic planning for human resources information technology products, system enhancements, and emerging product priorities. Coordinates with program, customer, vendor, and information technology stakeholders to manage project schedules, risks, resources, and deliverables.

Oversees software lifecycle management activities, including release planning, feature prioritization, requirements processes, and process improvements.

In order to be rated as qualified for this position, the HR Office must be able to determine that you meet the specialized experience requirements listed below- this experience must be clearly supported in the resume. You must include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience.

One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as "varies".

For the GS14: You must have one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-13 grade level or pay band in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing all the following duties: Developing functional requirements for HR information technology systems based on customer, stakeholder, or business needs; and Planning, coordinating, or evaluating HR technology testing, policies, processes, customer needs, or research to recommend improvements and system enhancements; and Supporting product lifecycle activities, including backlog management, feature prioritization, release planning, or requirements tracking; and Leading project teams, contractors, or workgroups responsible for program analysis, business analysis, product development, testing, or system lifecycle activities.

Merit promotion applicants must meet time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. One year at the GS-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS 14 level. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.

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 experience.