Senior Data Manager chez Legislative Branch

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Duties

The Program Analyst has the primary responsibility to plan, organize and oversee the management of work activities and schedules associated with the implementation of enhancements to existing IT systems and new systems. Leads the interdisciplinary effort to establish business needs and requirements necessary to administer an office-wide data management program which coordinates data exchange and data management efforts across Copyright Office program areas. Actively considers the recommendations of senior managers and Copyright Office stakeholders. Works directly with the Chief of DSS to conceive and articulate an enterprise data strategy governing the capture and maintenance of data generated by the Copyright Office, and other sources. Recommendations may relate to complex conclusions from evaluative studies; interrelated issues concerned with cross-cutting or conflicting goals; and identified strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) in support of the strategic planning process. Recommendations impact the short and long-range planning processes and implementation of performance objectives. Presents these results in various ways, including written reports, spreadsheets and other analytical tools, presentation slides and graphical handouts as well as presenting findings orally both to individuals and groups. Serves as the primary agency subject matter expert on best practices and strategies for leveraging data insights that help drive strategic and tactical business decisions and optimizing performance through data analytics. Is the champion of a data-driven, decision- making culture. Maintains liaison with other major national information services to accrue a broad range of technical information activities that require substantial depth of analysis. Considers special requirements of group for whom liaison services are provided.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment Library of Congress employees are prohibited from using illegal drugs, including marijuana. The Library is part of the Federal Government and abides by federal law, so regardless of individual state or District of Columbia laws, marijuana use is illegal, considered criminal activity, and can affect your employment at the Library. In addition, past or current drug use and activities (e.g., selling or distributing) may deem you ineligible for employment.

Qualifications

Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision. Ability to perform program management for a data management program.** Knowledge of industry best practices and strategies for leveraging data to drive strategic and tactical business decisions.** Ability to establish business needs and requirements necessary to administer a data management program. Ability to serve as a liaison for an organization and develop and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to perform program analyst work using computer systems and software applications. Ability to communicate in writing. Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

Other Information

Although it is the Library's policy to afford the maximum pay benefit to employees when setting rates of pay, a new appointee who has had no previous Federal service will generally be paid at step one of the grade. The Library of Congress is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must submit a complete application package that is received by the closing date of this announcement. Appointment/retention is subject to a favorable evaluation of an appropriate personnel security/suitability investigation. For more information, please see: Vetting Process This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please email [email protected]. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Applicants with disabilities may be considered under special hiring procedures and must submit an appropriate certificate of eligibility when applying for this position. The proof or disability/certification may be issued by the State Vocational Rehabilitation Office, Disability Services or Career Services office of the applicant’s college or university, or the Department of Veterans Affairs. The letter must verify that the applicant has a severe disability and must be dated within three years of the date of the application. Certification from health care providers are not accepted. For more information contact the Library's Office of Equal Employment Opportunity at 202-707-6024 or email [email protected]. FAILURE TO SUBMIT YOUR CERTIFICATION WILL CAUSE YOUR APPLICATION TO NOT BE CONSIDERED UNDER THE SELECTIVE PLACEMENT PROGRAM. The Library of Congress is the national library of the United States and is part of the Legislative Branch of the Federal government. As such, all positions are in the excepted service. The Library reserves the right to fill a lesser or greater number of vacancies indicated during the life of this vacancy announcement. Initial permanent appointments to the Library of Congress require completion of a one-year probationary period. Probationary periods served at other Federal agencies do not count toward this requirement. The Library of Congress may offer repayment for all or part of federally insured student loans. However, not all service units within the Library of Congress participates in the repayment of federally insured student loans. Therefore, determination to repay a federally insured student loan is subject to approval by the appropriate service unit. Are you a veteran? Please indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming in your application materials and/or applicant profile and provide the appropriate supporting documentation to validate your claim. Those applying for 5-point preference must submit Member Copy 4 of your DD 214. Those applying for 10-point preference must fill out an SF-15 (click here for the form) and provide the required documentation listed on the back of the form. If required supporting documentation is not attached, Veterans' Preference will not be considered in the application process.