Summary GAO supports the Congress in meeting its constitutional responsibilities to legislate, appropriate, and oversee the Federal government for the benefit of the American people. GAO, commonly referred to as the investigative arm of Congress, or the congressional watchdog, is independent and nonpartisan. GAO assists Congress in making informed decisions by providing information on policy and program issues, as well as by providing recommendations to make government more effective and responsive. Responsibilities Band IIA employees apply mastery of audit and evaluation design and implementation to highly complex tasks, assignments, and projects. Band IIA staff plan and carry out assignments with substantial independence, resolving most conflicts, coordinating with others as needed, and keeping the supervisor or project leader informed of progress and potentially controversial matters. Assignments often require Band IIAs to use initiative in deviating from standard methods and to analyze a variety of unusual problems. Completed assignments affect a wide range of GAO activities or the operations of other agencies. Duties of Band IIA staff involved in engagement execution include, but are not limited to, the following: Supports engagement execution, including responsibility for engagement stages through design, data collection and analysis, message development, and drafting segments of products that are technically complete and appropriately targeted to the audience; Supports teamwork, collaboration, coordination, and matrixing by developing productive relationships with internal and external parties; Leads low-risk engagements where scope, methodology, and client needs are well defined; Prioritizes the team's work when leading, ensuring quality and value for all segments or products; Assists Designated Performance Managers in coaching and mentoring staff by giving input for rating performance, recognizing high performance, addressing performance problems, providing feedback, and recommending developmental opportunities when leading engagements; and Ensures work is done according to professional standards and GAO's core values and policies. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must meet all qualification requirements by 5/5/24, the effective date of promotions. Must be a current full-time or part-time GAO employee on a permanent appointment. Qualifications Band IIA Must be a full-time or part-time GAO employee on a permanent appointment. In addition, applicants must meet either of the two following criteria by May 5, 2024 (effective date of the promotions): (1) have a minimum of 104 weeks of GAO experience, equivalent to at least the next lower band level (PE-I, PA-I, PT-II, PT-I, AC-III, AC-IV), in a position focused on conducting research, quantitative and qualitative analysis, or program evaluations; OR (2) have 78 weeks of GAO experience, equivalent to at least the next lower band level (PE-I, PA-I, PT-II, PT-I, AC-III, AC-IV), in a position focused on conducting research, quantitative and qualitative analysis, or program evaluations, and have a minimum of 52 weeks of directly related work experience prior to starting work at GAO by May 5, 2024. Education There is no education requirement for this position. Additional Information Band IIA, Sr. Analyst promotion opportunities for GAO's mission teams will be available in all applicable geographical locations. For information on the number of Band IIA promotion opportunities by team, please see the GAO-wide Notice published and distributed (via email) earlier this month. BARGAINING UNIT STATUS: This position is included in the bargaining unit. If you would like to apply for Specialists promotion opportunities (IT Analyst, Financial Auditor, etc.), you must submit a separate application directly to the appropriate announcement for each Specialist position for which you wish to be considered. This position is a moderate risk public trust position with possible upgrade to a Secret or Top Secret or SCI clearance depending on the type of engagement the employee will be assigned to within the mission teams. If selected for promotion, you will be promoted in your current duty station. If you apply for a promotion and have applied for a Flexible Work Agreement (FWA) or Remote Work Agreement (RWA), and are approved for one of these agreements, you will have to re-apply if selected for promotion based on the new position to which you will be promoted. Additionally, you may have a 90-day waiting period if you have requested FWA or RWA to a new geographical location. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: GAO provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request accommodation, please email [email protected] U.S. Government Accountability Office's policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity.