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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

Management Analyst (McCain Fellows)

Multiple Locations, USA

Internship

Onsite

Intern, Entry Level

$77K/yr - $132K/yr

USAJOBS is offering the John S. McCain Strategic Defense Fellowship Program, a 1-year development program for recent advanced degree graduates from various fields. The program aims to prepare Fellows for potential permanent positions within the Department of War by providing them with practical experience in management analysis and program evaluation.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Conducts studies, reviews, and analyses of programs, management structures, and operations to identify areas for improvement and recommend modifications

Performs research and fact-finding to develop briefing papers, position papers, and responses to inquiries on a variety of subjects

Analyzes data, legislation, regulations, and policies to assess impact on program operations and management effectiveness

Collaborates with colleagues and stakeholders to gather information, share findings, and develop recommendations

Qualification

Graduate degreeResearch skillsAnalytical skillsAdministrative supportCollaborationCommunicationProblem-solving

Required

U.S. Citizenship, U.S. National or lawful permanent residency is required

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service

Total salary varies depending on location of position

May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period

Must be determined suitable for federal employment

Required to participate in the direct deposit program

This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing

The incumbent must adhere to DoD Standards of Conduct

Position may require occasional travel away from your normal duty station for official business on military or commercial

The incumbent may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays and/or overtime

This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a Secret or Top Secret security clearance depending on organization's needs

You may qualify at the GS-12 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your ability in: 1) Providing support and guidance on administrative programs and/or management processes; and 2) applying law, policy, regulations, and methodology to ensure compliance; and 3) Researching and analyzing a wide variety of issues to formulate solutions

You may qualify at the GS-11 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the Federal Service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your ability in: 1) Providing support on administrative programs and/or management processes; and 2) Researching and analyzing a wide variety of issues to formulate solutions

Have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree. Education must have been completed in a college or university in the U.S

Have a combination of specialized experience and education

You may qualify at the GS-10 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: Have a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree or 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree. Education must have been completed in a college or university in the U.S

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications

To be eligible for this Fellowship Program, you MUST have a graduate degree (or higher) from an accredited college/university in the United States, in any field of study, that was earned no earlier than two (2) years prior to the acceptance into the program; OR within six (6) months of acceptance into the program

You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims

If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society

One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study

All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the cut-off date for which you applied for and clearly documented in your resume

Your resume may not exceed two (2) pages

For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume

YOU ARE REQUIRED TO DOCUMENT IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE EVIDENCE THAT SUPPORTS YOUR ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATION CLAIMS

All applicants are required to submit a resume limited to two (2) pages showing all relevant experience

Your resume must address your technical qualifications for the position, and it may not exceed two (2) pages

Your 2-page (or less) resume must be in PDF format, with no smaller than a 1" margin and no smaller than a 10-point font

If you submit more than one copy of your resume, only the most recent version will be reviewed

If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you will not be considered for this vacancy

Two Letters of Recommendation - from previous employers, professors, coaches, internship supervisors, volunteer activity leads, or work colleagues addressing work ethic, academic ability, and any extra-curricular activities

Endorsement Letter - From the applicant's graduate institution (e.g. registrar office) addressing the applicant's academic history and overall character (i.e., no record of honor investigation, plagiarism, accusations, suspension, misconduct, etc. This must be on a university letterhead

Unofficial Transcripts at the Undergraduate level and Graduate Level - To be eligible, applicants must have either completed their graduate degree at the time of acceptance into the program; OR applicants who will complete their graduate degree within six months after acceptance into the program

Transcripts must show degree conferral dates or anticipated degree completion dates

If the graduate transcript does not have a degree conferral date or anticipated degree conferral date, applicants are encouraged to submit a letter of enrollment from their graduate institute to support their eligibility

Academic Writing Sample - Examples include published articles, dissertation, thesis, academic paper, etc

Compelling Narratives to one or more of the following prompts: Career goals, Accomplishments, Benefits for Department of Defense, Essay

Benefits

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.