The posting
The Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) directs the worldwide overseas building program for the Department of State. Working with other offices and bureaus, foreign affairs agencies, and Congress, OBO’s challenge is to set worldwide priorities for the design, construction, acquisition, maintenance, use, and sale of real properties and the use of sales proceeds.
OBO requires additional services to manage public and media information regarding OBO. M/EX/CCA-EA serves as OBO’s congressional and press liaison for legislative, press, and industry affairs. M/EX/CCA-EA coordinates with other OBO offices on matters relating to Congress, state legislative bodies, industry, and other U.S. government agencies, media, press, and the public.
The effort that will be supported by this task order includes managing the industry relations portfolio to ensure that any related questions, media requests, and internal meetings are effectively coordinated and scheduled.
As the Management Analyst, the incumbent provides research, analytical, data management, and program support services to assist OBO in achieving its organizational objectives. Due to the breadth of OBO's mission and evolving external requirements, assigned duties may vary and include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Supports OBO-wide efforts to organize and coordinate responses to requests from Congress, the Office of Inspector General (OIG), Government Accountability Office (GAO), and other external entities. Assists with document collection, tracking, meeting coordination, and communication among stakeholders during audits, reviews, inspections, and information requests.
- Conducts research and prepares informational materials regarding legislative developments, regulatory changes, and other external factors that may affect OBO programs and operations. Compiles background information and supporting documentation for Government personnel to consider during legislative and policy discussions.
- Assists Government personnel in coordinating responses to inspection, audit, and review reports by gathering information, tracking action items, and facilitating communication among stakeholders.
- Develops and coordinates informational products, including briefing materials, PowerPoint presentations, reports, correspondence, and background papers to support senior OBO and Department management in preparing for meetings, briefings, presentations, and external engagements.
- Assists Government personnel in planning and conducting studies related to management efficiency, organizational performance, information flow, and business operations. Collects, analyzes, and presents data and findings for Government review and consideration.
- Reviews existing and proposed policies, procedures, and standards and provides analytical observations regarding consistency with established Department guidance, operational requirements, and documented best practices for Government consideration.
- Research and identifies opportunities for business process improvements and operational efficiencies and develops recommendations for Government review and decision-making.
- Evaluates OBO data management practices and develops recommendations to improve data quality, accessibility, reporting capabilities, and operational efficiency.
- Prepares reports, analyses, and other informational materials summarizing research findings, trends, risks, and opportunities to support Government planning and decision-making.
- Performs other related analytical and program support duties as assigned in response to evolving organizational requirements.
- Other duties assigned as externally imposed requirements fluctuate.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Mastery of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative analytical methodologies for the assessment and improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of Bureau programs and processes.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the administrative laws, regulations, and precedents applicable to the administration of the important public programs of the Bureau.
- Broad knowledge related to the Congressional process; the methodologies and the role of outside auditors or other inspectors; and to the assessment and, where necessary, correction or improvement of internal control systems and other activities identified by OBO senior management or outside entities.
- Ability to meet and deal with officials at all levels to interpret issues, negotiate and resolve differences, and persuasively present reports and other written and oral communications, developed by the incumbent or as part of a team, on programs, practices, policies, findings,1and recommendations from studies of organizational operations and objectives.
- Knowledge of the concepts of planning and management to develop and conduct analyses and policy review
- Significant knowledge of the business practices, procedures, and programs involved in the construction and/or maintenance of real property and facilities, particularly those located in the overseas environment, sufficient to assess the reasonableness of proposed initiative and plans and the contribution of these to the achievement of overall policy goals.
- Knowledge of the Department's policy issues, goals, objectives, and the Executive and Legislative decision-making process
- Knowledge of pertinent research and analytical methodology and the ability to apply such techniques to policy issues, such as: qualitative techniques, performing extensive inquiry into a wide variety of significant issues, problems, or proposals; determining data sources and relevance of findings and synthesizing information; evaluating tentative study findings and drawing logical conclusions; and identifying omissions, questionable assumptions, or inadequate data in the analytical work of others: and quantitative methods, such as cost benefit analysis, survey methods and regression analysis.
- Ability to exercise judgment in all phases of analysis, ranging from sorting out the most important problems when dealing with voluminous amounts of information to ensure that the many facets of a policy issue are explored, to sifting evidence and developing feasible options or alternative proposals and anticipating policy consequences.
- Skill in effectively communicating highly complex technical material or highly complex issues that may have controversial findings, or both, using language appropriate to specialists and/or nonspecialists, facilitating the formulation of a decision.
- Skill in written communication to organize ideas and present findings in a logical manner with support, as well as adverse criteria for specific issues, and to prepare material complicated by short deadlines and limited information.
- Skills in effective oral communication techniques to explain, justify, or discuss a variety of public issues requiring a logical presentation of appropriate facts and information or analysis.
- Ability to work effectively under the pressure of tight time frames and rigid deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent1writing and organizational skills; demonstrated ability to organize, manage, and facilitate workshops, and team activities.
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and nine (9) years of experience
- An active Secret Clearance
Benefits
Benefits Include:
- Covers 100% of employee benefit premiums, including Medical (PPO or HDHP Option), Vision, Dental
- Matching 401K
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Pet Insurance
- Professional Development/Education Reimbursement
- Parking and Transit Benefits for NY, NJ, ATL, and DC Metro areas
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Salary Compensation: $130,000-$135,000
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
