About this role

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement:08/10/2026. TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENT: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. For a GS-11 position, you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-09. For a GS-12 position, you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11.

The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: GS-11 Grade Level: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-9) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience for the GS-11 level may include performing work that demonstrates progressively responsible analytical, organizational, and consultative skills in support of organizational effectiveness initiatives.

Experience should reflect competency in at least two of the following areas: Diagnosing organizational issues: Assisting in identifying operational, structural, or process-related problems within the organization; gathering and analyzing relevant data to understand the underlying drivers of these issues; and contributing to recommendations for improvement. Building collaborative working relationships: Supporting engagement efforts with individuals at various levels of the organization; facilitating communication and cooperation across teams; and participating in activities that promote teamwork and organizational cohesion.

Supporting mission, vision, and goal development: Contributing to discussions or working groups focused on defining or refining the organization's mission, vision, values, and strategic goals; assisting in communicating these elements to stakeholders. Participating in business process or system design: Assisting in the development or revision of business processes, workflow models, job roles, or supporting technologies to improve operational effectiveness and service delivery.

Assisting with implementation of organizational initiatives: Supporting the rollout of new organizational strategies, programs, or processes; contributing to action plans; and assisting with the delivery of training, communication, or educational materials related to change initiatives. OR Education Substitution: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education, you must have: Three (3) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D.

degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or LL.M., if related. and obtained in an accredited college or university. Note: Transcripts Required. OR Combination of Education and Experience: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at the GS-11 level. To calculate, first identify the percentage of required education you have earned (when substituting, you cannot use the first 60 semester hours that you earned).

Then identify the percentage of required experience you possess. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify at the GS-11. GS-12 Grade Level: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level, which reflects increasing independence, technical judgment, and responsibility. Specialized experience for the GS-12 level includes performing work that demonstrates advanced proficiency in organizational analysis, strategic planning, and change implementation.

Experience must include at least two of the following areas: Diagnosing organizational issues at a strategic level: Leading or independently conducting assessments to identify operational or systemic problems; analyzing complex data to determine root causes; and formulating evidence-based recommendations to improve organizational effectiveness. Building and sustaining collaborative relationships across all organizational levels: Establishing productive partnerships with stakeholders; facilitating cross-functional collaboration; advising leadership on engagement strategies; and serving as a liaison to support organizational initiatives.

Developing and articulating mission, vision, and organizational goals: Leading or contributing significantly to strategic planning efforts; translating organizational priorities into actionable objectives; and communicating these elements clearly to internal and external stakeholders. Designing and improving business processes, systems, or job roles: Leading or co-leading efforts to design, refine, or evaluate business processes, workflows, technologies, or organizational structures; applying analytical methods to enhance efficiency and service delivery.

Implementing organizational initiatives and providing guidance or training: Planning and executing implementation strategies for new programs or organizational changes; developing training, tools, communication products, or educational materials; and advising management and staff to support successful adoption. Note: There is no educational substitution at this grade level. Combining Education & Experience: If you do not fully meet the length of experience and education described for a specific grade level (e.g.

have six months of experience and some coursework but not a degree), the two can be combined to total 100% of the requirement. Click here for more information. Volunteer Experience: 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; religions; 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. Full vs. Part-Time Employment: Full-time employment is considered to be at least 35 hours per week. Part-time experience will be credited on a pro-rated basis; when including part-time employment in your resume you must specify the average hours worked per week.

Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary. Some walking is required for the tasks concerned. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

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