Department of State

Management Analyst

Washington, District of Columbia Full time

Management Analyst

Department: Department of State

Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia

Salary Range: $120579 - $156755 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is located in the Bureau of Consular Affairs, Office of the Executive Director, Human Resources Division, U.S. Department of State (CA/EX/HRD). CA/EX/HRD provides a broad range of human resources services to the organizations in the Bureau of Consular Affairs. This position serves as a Management Analyst on the Workforce Planning Team with responsibility for providing detailed analyses of multiple aspects of workforce planning areas and management services.

Major Duties:

  • Workforce Planning and Analysis: Consults with CA management to define workforce requirements necessary to ensure that the Bureau is adequately staffed with highly qualified employees capable of meeting current mission goals , objectives, and plans
  • Position Management, Allocation, and Control: Manages position allocation and control for the Bureau, ensuring that authorized positions (FTEs) are utilized and accounted for, and that action is taken to fill vacant positions
  • Organizational Review and Analysis: Conducts analyses of complex challenges to ensuring effective and efficient workforce planning and compliance with established organizational control policies and criteria
  • Advice and Guidance, Back-Up Special Assistant: Provides advice and guidance to Bureau management on Federal laws, rules, regulations, policies, and practices applicable to workforce planning and management

Qualifications: Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement. NOTE: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements, by the closing date of this announcement. Time-In-Grade Requirements: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions, per 5CFR 300, Subpart F. Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience in a wide range of analytical and evaluative techniques used to review, analyze, and advise on the effectiveness and efficiency of the workforce management policies, processes, and practices. Experience using the principles, methods, and practices of workforce planning, organizational analysis, workforce utilization, and related areas to build and sustain a high-quality workforce. Experience in utilizing automated systems to develop and manage database, develop data-driven reports, and perform other functions in organizing, analyzing, and reporting workforce information. Experience in effective communication sufficient to plan and coordinate activities, reconcile differing or conflicting viewpoints, present and defend recommendations, advise and guide, present briefings, and prepare reports. There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-13 position.

How to Apply: Prepare your application in USAJOBS To start your application, click Apply and we’ll walk you through the process to attach a resume and any required documents. During the application process you can review, edit, delete, and update your information. We’ll automatically save your progress as you go, so you won’t lose any changes. You have until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement to complete the application process. STEP 1: Select the "Apply" button and follow the instructions to register or sign into USAJOBS. STEP 2: Submit your resume. Please see the Required Documents section for specific information that should be outlined in your resume. STEP 3: Complete the online assessment questions. STEP 4: Submit all required documentation applicable to you, as listed in the Required Documents section. To learn how to view the status of your submitted supporting documentation and application, visit the Application Instructions section of our agency’s Civil Service selection process site. Technical assistance with your on-line application is available through the Help Desk at mgshelp@monster.com or by calling (866) 656-6830 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. ET Alternate Application Procedures If applying online poses an extreme hardship, you may request alternate application procedures to submit your application package. Contact the Human Resources office listed on the announcement between the business hours of 8:15 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET at least 2 working days prior to the closing date of this announcement. The application package for alternate application procedures must be submitted and received in the Human Resources office no later than 11:59 p.m. ET on the closing date of this announcement. Paper applications and information sent by mail will not be accepted.

Application Deadline: 2025-12-31