Summary This position is located in the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Field Policy and Management. The College Graduates Program affords developmental experiences in the Federal Government intended to promote careers in the civil service to individuals who have recently graduated from qualifying educational institutions or programs. College graduates are appointed to career or career-conditional permanent positions in the competitive service. Responsibilities The following are the duties of this position at the GS-9. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position. As a Management Analyst, you will: -Assist the Senior Managers or Senior Analysts in identifying and analyzing areas of program performance and customer services in need of improvement; recommends solutions. -Perform research and analysis, and develops information about programs, policies, regulations, standards, and procedures. -Prepare oral and written reports and presentations, graphs and charts that present clear, concise, and effective analytical results of evaluations and research. -Assist the office in furthering HUD's mission by functioning as a generalist who provides customer service and can research and compile general information on a full range of HUD programs and services for internal and external customers. Requirements Conditions of Employment To be eligible, you must have within the previous two years, received a baccalaureate or graduate degree from an institution of higher education as defined in 20 U.S.C. 1001(a) no later than 2 years from date of application or will graduate no later than 9 months from the date of application. Veterans who have completed a degree and have an intervening period of obligated service of at least four years in the uniformed services, the two-year eligibility period begins on the date of discharge or release from the uniformed service. The intervening period of uniformed service must have prevented applying within the standard two-year period after completing a degree. You MUST submit a copy of DD-214 showing the duration and dates of service that precluded you from applying due to a military service obligation. Individuals in the Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) who have a four-year service obligation after graduation are eligible to apply within two years of completing the four-year service obligation. You MUST submit documentation outlining your service obligation. Candidates will be selected for a job assigned to one of the official duty stations listed in this announcement. Failure to report to duty at the location for which the candidate is selected may be grounds for a disciplinary action, including removal. Key Requirements: Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. Appointment may be subject to a one year probationary period. Must successfully complete a background investigation. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. Please refer to "Additional Information Section for additional Conditions of Employment. Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel. Qualifications You must meet eligibility and qualification requirements no later than 9 months from the date of application. However, the education and qualifications must be completed successfully before an applicant may be appointed. Specialized Experience: For the GS-5 grade level, you must have 3 years of general, progressively responsible experience, 1 year of which was equivalent to at least the GS-4 level in the Federal Service. This experience must demonstrate the ability to: - Analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions; - Plan and organize work; AND - Communicate effectively orally and in writing. OR Education: You may substitute education for general or specialized experience as follows: 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree OR Combination: You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. To combine education and experience, the total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the specialized experience requirement, as well as the percentage of completed education compared to the education requirement must equal at least 100 percent. Specialized Experience: For the GS-7 grade level, you must have one year (52 full weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-5 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position includes: Assisting with office administration and working as a team member to analyze program issues and recommend improvements. Examples of such experience could include: Experience using advanced computer applications to communicate information in the appropriate format; or Providing customer service, including seeing customer issues through to resolution; or Tracking customer issues in electronic data bases. OR Education: You may substitute education for general or specialized experience as follows: One full year of graduate level education in a related field OR Superior Academic Achievement: Based on a Bachelors degree that is demonstrated through class standing (upper 1/3 of class); grade point average (3.0/4.0 overall or 3.5/4.0 in major), or election to membership in a qualifying national scholastic honor society. OR Combination: You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. To combine education and experience, the total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the specialized experience requirement, as well as the percentage of completed education compared to the education requirement must equal at least 100 percent. Specialized Experience: For the GS-9 grade level, you must have one year (52 full weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-7 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position includes: Utilizing automated systems to identify program issues and complaints and working with senior analysts/supervisors to recommend solutions. Examples of such experience could include: Providing customer service in relation to electronic data bases and other office communication needs; or Utilizing computer applications for business to research, analyze, and communicate information in the appropriate format. OR Education: You may substitute education for general or specialized experience as follows: A related master's or equivalent graduate degree or two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D. Attach a copy of transcripts or list of college courses designating semester or quarter hours earned to ensure proper credit. OR Combination: You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. To combine education and experience, the total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the specialized experience requirement, as well as the percentage of completed education compared to the education requirement must equal at least 100 percent. Only graduate level education in excess of the first 18 semester hours (27 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education. Experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resume. Education The education generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Refer to the OPM instructions. Additional Information Other Information: We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. Relocation expenses will not be paid. Relocation incentive will not be paid. Recruitment incentive will not be paid. This is a bargaining unit position. This position is Non-Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). HUD offers alternative and flexible work schedules. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies for similar positions across HUD. During the online application process, you will be asked to specify if you would like your application information shared with other hiring managers in the Program Office listed in this announcement or in other HUD Program Offices. Opting to share your application information will not impact your application for this announcement, nor will it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (CONTINUED): HUD employees are subject to a number of government-wide and HUD specific ethics laws and regulations, including restrictions on working in a real estate related business, and having Section 8 tenants, along with other prohibited interests and activities. To review applicable ethics rules and HUD specific restrictions, please visit https://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/general_counsel/ethics.