Supervisory Management and Program Analyst, GS-0343-14 FPL-14 (OPEPD ONLY)

This position is located in the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development (OPEPD), Student Privacy Policy Office (SPPO). SPPO is responsible for enforcing two federal laws that provide parents and student with certain privacy rights, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA), and for providing technical assistance.

APPLICATION LIMIT: This vacancy announcement will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the listed closing date. We encourage you to read this entire vacancy announcement prior to submitting your application. As a Supervisory Managment and Program Analyst, GS-0343-14, you will be responsible for: Advising the Student Privacy Policy Office (SPPO)Director on potential policy concerns, implementation issues, and regulatory matters relating to Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA)and the Armed Forces Recruiter Access to Students and Student Recruiting Information provisions (section 9528 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act), including other Department programs and policies affecting these laws. Providing expert guidance to SPPO staff in resolving complaints and compliance issues under applicable student privacy statutes; develops, interprets, and directs plans to address complex or emerging issues involving the application of student privacy laws; and ensures SPPO's policies and responses remain aligned with evolving educational practices, technological developments, and industry privacy best practices. Leading the development and implementation of procedures and systems that improve program efficiency and streamline office operations; clearly communicates organizational goals and priorities; assigns and manages workload and deadlines; guides staff in selecting effective problem‐solving approaches; and fosters collaboration by resolving workplace issues using informal dispute‐resolution techniques to promote open communication and organizational effectiveness.

Condition of Employment: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a probationary period or trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: • your performance and conduct; • the needs and interests of the agency; • whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and • whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period OR trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this vacancy announcement. If you are a current federal employee, you must meet all time-in-grade and time-after competitive appointment qualifications within 30 days of the closing date of this vacancy announcement. To verify that you meet these requirements, we will review your responses to the core eligibility questions on the occupational questionnaire, as well as your submitted resume and required documents. To make an accurate determination, you will need to include on your resume your federal position title, pay plan, occupational series, grade level, agency, dates for which you held the grade level (stated as MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY, OR MM/YYYY to PRESENT), and total hours worked per week. 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).