Program Analyst

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This position is in the Regulations Development Staff (RDS) of the Office of Policy and Program Development. RDS has primary responsibility for the analysis and development of all FSIS regulations published in the Federal Register and subsequently incorporated into the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). This vacancy is also being announced concurrently with vacancy announcement FSIS-26-MCE-12981158-JKM under Pathways (Recent Graduates Program) procedures. Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. Time in Grade: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet the time in grade requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled (e.g. one year at the GS-11 grade level for consideration for the GS-12 grade level). MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required specialized experience for the respective grade level in which you are applying. Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience must be described for grade level advertised. The specialized experience requirements for this position are: At the GS-12 level, applicants must demonstrate one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level that includes particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. This experience must include all of the following or equivalent: Drafting proposed and final rules and other Federal Register documents, ensuring they are accurate, complete, and compliant with agency standards and procedural requirements. Conducting research and analysis of statutes, regulations, policy documents, prior rulemakings, and program information to develop the rationale and content for regulatory documents. Drafting written responses to stakeholders, such as petition responses, that clearly explain statutory and regulatory requirements, agency policy, and program processes. Drafting guidance for industry and drafting internal instructions, such as notices or directives, that communicate regulatory or program requirements. Serving as the lead for dockets, coordinating with economists, risk assessors, policy analysts, and technical specialists to obtain and incorporate needed information. Planning and managing regulatory projects, including establishing timelines, tracking milestones, coordinating reviews, resolving routine drafting issues, and preparing materials for clearance. Collaborating with legal counsel to address comments or revisions needed to ensure documents comply with the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) and other statutory or procedural requirements. Preparing memos, briefings, reports, and decision materials that communicate regulatory issues, analytical findings, and policy context to leadership. At the GS-13 level, applicants must demonstrate one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level that includes particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. This experience must include all of the following or equivalent: Drafting significant proposed and final rules that involve novel policy issues or have greater economic or programmatic impact, producing work that generally requires limited supervisory revision. Conducting complex research and analysis of statutes, regulations, policy documents, public comments, and technical information to address challenging or emerging regulatory issues and develop the rationale and content for regulatory actions. Preparing written responses to stakeholders, such as petition responses, that clearly explain statutory and regulatory requirements, agency policy, and program processes, including those involving more complex or sensitive matters. Leading the development of guidance for industry and internal instructions, such as notices or directives, ensuring content is clear, accurate, and aligned with regulatory requirements, including for more complex or high-priority topics. Serving as the lead for significant dockets, coordinating with economists, risk assessors, policy analysts, and technical specialists to ensure all components supporting the rule are completed accurately, consistently, and on schedule. Managing significant regulatory projects, including planning work, monitoring timelines, identifying and addressing complex drafting or coordination challenges, and ensuring documents are ready for internal and external clearance. Collaborating with legal counsel to confirm that significant documents compl

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