Summary This position is located in the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA), Office of Management and Administrative Services (OMAS). This position is outside the bargaining unit. Responsibilities Initiates, plans, develops, and manages high-level national projects involving problems that are critical to the accomplishment of agency missions. Determines required resources; identifies and analyzes issues, problems, best practices, and challenges for the project; formulates and evaluates possible courses of action; draws conclusions based on relevant facts; and recommends solutions. The incumbent serves as the primary HR liaison to facilitate human resource actions. The line authority and scope of the position is administrative HR liaison only and does not retain Title 5 authority as that resides with OHR. The incumbent analyzes and evaluates (on a quantitative or qualitative basis) the effectiveness of the management processes and systems, human resources, and strategic planning initiatives within the program office. Conducts analyses and prepares reports on workforce trends i.e. hiring, classification, compensation, employee and labor relations, retirement, and awards. Compiles data and prepares complex administrative and/or program reports. Uses quantitative analytical methods to evaluate programmatic data and to identify and analyze program or policy issues. Identifies data requirements needed for effective program evaluations; monitors program trends through analyses of statistical data; designs statistically valid survey questionnaires and data analysis techniques. Reviews and evaluates policies and procedures to determine gaps where additional guidance is needed. Analyzes the impact of new or proposed legislation on agency operations. Advises managers and program officials on policies and procedures including actions to be taken to accomplish work in accordance with established requirements. Formulates or refines additional policies and procedures or modifications to existing guidance to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operations. Work contributes to management and program operations and activities at different echelons and/or geographical locations within the agency, and typically has a national scope. Applies qualitative and quantitative methods in assessing complex management processes and/or systems for agency-wide programs or very large segments of such programs. Problems and issues addressed involve such complex matters as efficiency and effectiveness in organizational design; overlaps in management support services and/or the need for consolidated functions; or developing or modifying procedures for carrying out managerial or administrative functions. Develops long-range program plans, goals, objectives, and milestones. Confidential Employee- An employee who assists and acts in a confidential capacity to an official who formulates or effectuates management policies in the field of labor relations and who has regular access to confidential labor relations material. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-12, in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled, and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is defined as the following, you must meet all: 1. Identifying issues, making recommendations, implementing changes, and evaluating outcomes in the operations of programs; 2. Experience in program/project management including organizing, analyzing, and retrieving data; and 3. Experience in human resources program management or operations (such as staffing, classification, workforce development and training, and/or performance management). Education There is no education substitution at the GS-13 grade level. Additional Information The mission of the Department of Labor (DOL) is to protect the welfare of workers and job seekers, improve working conditions, expand high-quality employment opportunities, and assure work-related benefits and rights for all workers. As such, the Department is committed to fostering a workplace and workforce that promote equal employment opportunity, reflects the diversity of the people we seek to serve, and models a culture of respect, equity, inclusion, and accessibility where every employee feels heard, supported, and empowered. Refer to these links for more information: GENERAL INFORMATION, REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION, ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION, FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES As a condition of employment, all personnel must undergo a background investigation for access to DOL facilities, systems, information and/or classified materials before they can enter on duty: BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION . Click here for Telework Position Information This is not a remote work position. The selectee will report to an assigned DOL office location on a regular basis and is eligible for participation in telework as determined by management in accordance with DOL policy. Based on agency needs, additional positions may be filled using this vacancy. The Department of Labor may use certain incentives and hiring flexibilities, currently offered by the Federal government to attract highly qualified candidates. Click here for Additional Information. The Fair Chance Act (FCA) prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOL employee has violated your rights under the FCA, you may file a complaint of the alleged violation following our agency's complaint process Guidelines for Reporting Violations of the Fair Chance Act. Note: The FCA does not apply to some positions specified under the Act, such as law enforcement or national security positions. All Department of Labor employees are subject to the provisions of the Drug-Free Workplace Program under Executive Order 12564 and Public Law 100-71.