The Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) directs the worldwide overseas building program for the Department of State. Working with other offices and bureaus, foreign affairs agencies, and Congress, OBO’s challenge is to set worldwide priorities for the design, construction, acquisition, maintenance, use, and sale of real properties and the use of sales proceeds.
OBO requires additional services to manage public and media information regarding OBO. M/EX/CCA-EA serves as OBO’s congressional and press liaison for legislative, press, and industry affairs. M/EX/CCA-EA coordinates with other OBO offices on matters relating to Congress, state legislative bodies, industry, and other U.S. government agencies, media, press, and the public.
The effort that will be supported by this task order includes managing the industry relations portfolio to ensure that any related questions, media requests, and internal meetings are effectively coordinated and scheduled.
As the Management Analyst, the incumbent provides research, analytical, data management, and program support services to assist OBO in achieving its organizational objectives. Due to the breadth of OBO's mission and evolving external requirements, assigned duties may vary and include, but are not limited to, the following:
Supports OBO-wide efforts to organize and coordinate responses to requests from Congress, the Office of Inspector General (OIG), Government Accountability Office (GAO), and other external entities. Assists with document collection, tracking, meeting coordination, and communication among stakeholders during audits, reviews, inspections, and information requests.
Conducts research and prepares informational materials regarding legislative developments, regulatory changes, and other external factors that may affect OBO programs and operations. Compiles background information and supporting documentation for Government personnel to consider during legislative and policy discussions.
Assists Government personnel in coordinating responses to inspection, audit, and review reports by gathering information, tracking action items, and facilitating communication among stakeholders.
Develops and coordinates informational products, including briefing materials, PowerPoint presentations, reports, correspondence, and background papers to support senior OBO and Department management in preparing for meetings, briefings, presentations, and external engagements.
Assists Government personnel in planning and conducting studies related to management efficiency, organizational performance, information flow, and business operations. Collects, analyzes, and presents data and findings for Government review and consideration.
Reviews existing and proposed policies, procedures, and standards and provides analytical observations regarding consistency with established Department guidance, operational requirements, and documented best practices for Government consideration.
Research and identifies opportunities for business process improvements and operational efficiencies and develops recommendations for Government review and decision-making.
Evaluates OBO data management practices and develops recommendations to improve data quality, accessibility, reporting capabilities, and operational efficiency.
Prepares reports, analyses, and other informational materials summarizing research findings, trends, risks, and opportunities to support Government planning and decision-making.
Performs other related analytical and program support duties as assigned in response to evolving organizational requirements.
Other duties assigned as externally imposed requirements fluctuate.
Requirements
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Mastery of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative analytical methodologies for the assessment and improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of Bureau programs and processes.
Comprehensive knowledge of the administrative laws, regulations, and precedents applicable to the…