1. OPM’s Classification Recommendation for Performance Analyst Work April Davis Manager, Classification and Assessment Policy Office of Personnel Management November 30, 2012

2. GPRAMA 2010 OPM Requirements “OPM, in consultation with the Performance Improvement Council (PIC), by January 2013, shall incorporate skills and competencies needed by Federal employees to carry out a variety of performance management activities (i.e. developing goals, evaluating programs and analyzing and using performance information) into relevant position classification.” (2010 Government Performance and Results Modernization Act)

3. Steps – Classification Study Evaluated Position Descriptions (PDs), Job Opportunity Announcements (JOAs), GPRAMA (2010) Law, studies, reports, etc. Identified and reviewed 12 occupational series to determine if existing classification policy was sufficient Linked job analysis competencies to classification Aligned performance management activities with classification Developed draft classification recommendation for PIC and OMB review

4. Linked Job Analysis Competencies to Classification Performance Improvement Officer Performance Improvement Staff Goal Leader Accountability Creativity and Innovation Decision Making External Awareness Influencing/Negotiating Leadership Oral Communication Organizational Awareness Partnering Performance Measurement Political Savvy Problem Solving Strategic Thinking Technical Credibility Vision Written Communication Accountability Attention to Detail Customer Service Influencing/Negotiating Information Management Oral Communication Organizational Awareness Organizational Performance Analysis Partnering Performance Measurement Planning and Evaluating Problem Solving Reasoning Technical Competence Written Communication Accountability Creativity and Innovation Customer Service Decision Making External Awareness Influencing/Negotiating Leadership Oral Communication Organizational Awareness Partnering Planning and Evaluating Problem Solving Strategic Thinking Vision Written Communication

5. Aligned Performance Management Activities with Classification Performance management activities Planning Goal Setting Measurement Analysis Reporting Interpretation Evaluation (Data source: OMB Circular No. A-11, PART 6, Preparation, Submission, and Execution of the Budget, p.9, section 200)

6. OPM’s Classification and Other Recommendations Management and Program Analyst Series, 0343 Titling – (e.g., Performance Analyst) Expectations of Performance Analyst Identify Specialized Skills for JOAs Establish Community of Practice Develop Training Develop Career Roadmap

7. 0343 Classification Recommendation Agency Optional/Not Mandatory Titling Flexibility No Exclusions Performance Community Impact Limited Evolution Training/Development Government wide Competencies Cultivate Talent Diversity 0343 Classification Recommendation

8. Classification Guidance and Tools Position Description Samples Streamline Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) Templates Specialized Experience Samples

9. Summary Together we can implement strategies to ensure Federal agencies can attract, recruit and retain skilled employees to accomplish agency and Government wide performance improvement objectives.