Summary This position is located in the Office of Self Governance (OSG), Office of the Assistant Secretary, Indian Affairs in Washington, D.C. If selected for this position, you will exercise practical judgment in applying appropriate principles, techniques, and methodology in policy program self governance issues. In addition, you will apply program knowledge, research, analytical skills, and oral and written communication abilities needed for problem analysis and organization coordination. Responsibilities Reviews and consolidates information from financial and statistical reports. Designs, establishes, and operates a system for developing and collecting a consistent set of data. Tracks tribes leases and coordinates lease negotiation on program space. Prepares and responds to correspondence, legal tort claims, administrative records, regulations, report studies, and data calls. Acts as a Freedom of Information (FOIA) coordinator. Coordinates quality control responses to negotiators. Writes and prepares the Annual Report for Congress. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications GS-12: To qualify at the GS-12 grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or equivalent performing the following: 1) Writing reports; 2) Coordinating financial data; 3) Preparing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests; 4) Preforming internal control reviews; and 5) Acting as a policy advisor. GS-13: To qualify at the GS-13 grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or equivalent performing the following: 1) Writing grants; 2) Negotiating contracts; 3) Preparing and presenting briefings; and 4) administering funds. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Merit Promotion candidates must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date. Education Additional Information All new hires earn the beginning salary of their pay grade (Step 1). See 2024 Salary Tables and select the pay chart for Washington, District of Columbia. If no specific chart is listed for this geographic location, see the "rest of U.S." chart. Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp . LAND MANAGEMENT WORKFORCE FLEXIBILITY ACT: If applying under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act, you must provide documentation to support your eligibility (SF-50) and performance (references and/or performance appraisal). Under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) two groups of individuals are eligible to apply under this announcement: current and/or former employees serving or who have served under time-limited competitive appointments at land management agencies. Land Management Agencies include: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service, and U.S. Forest Service. Current appointees: 1) must have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited appointment with a land management agency; 2) must have served under one or more time limited appointment(s) by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years; AND 3) must have performed at an acceptable level during each period of service. Former appointees: 1) must have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited appointment with a land management agency; 2) must have served under one or more time limited appointment(s) by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years; 3) must have separated for reasons other than misconduct or performance; AND 4) must have performed at an acceptable level through the service period. Former Federal Employees are required to indicate whether they received a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) buyout in their previous employment with the Federal government, and are required to submit a copy of the applicable Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) regarding the VSIP. Most individuals who accept reemployment with the Federal government within 5 years of receiving the VSIP amount, must repay the gross amount of the separation pay prior to reemployment.