Federal Program Analyst

Shelby County Schools•Memphis, TN

About The Position

Delivers at a high level of competency in the Federal Programs Department. Assesses and performs analysis on data, and prepares data to facilitate Federal Programs functions of organization. Responsibilities require understanding of both theory and practice. Develops and applies solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity and competency in Federal Programs principles, practices and procedures. Converses with management to determine type, scope, for purpose of Federal Programs analyses. May lead a team in the effort. Works with other analysts and management to complete assigned project work. Deals with complex problems and provide solutions that are innovative and ingenious, achieving quality and work process improvements. May ensure that the workgroup's goals and activities are in sync with and support the broader goals and objectives of the organization; and that the execution of responsibilities are in accordance to lawful and ethical standards. Guides and assist in the preparation and maintenance of a variety of narrative and statistical reports, records, correspondence, and files related to assigned service, activities, and operations; provides for appropriate research and compiles reports, as needed. Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field plus an additional 4 years related experience, or equivalent, for a total education/experience of 8 years.
Degree Equivalency Formula: Bachelor's Degree= 4 years plus required years of experience.
Master's Degree= 2 years plus required years of experience.
Where Master's degrees are required, years for Bachelor's Degrees must be included.

Responsibilities

Assesses and performs analysis on data.
Prepares data to facilitate Federal Programs functions of organization.
Develops and applies solutions to complex problems requiring ingenuity and creativity in Federal Programs principles, practices and procedures.
Converses with management to determine type, scope, and purpose of Federal Programs analyses.
May lead a team in the effort.
Works with other analysts and management to complete assigned project work.
Deals with complex problems and provides innovative and ingenious solutions, achieving quality and work process improvements.
Ensures workgroup's goals and activities align with broader organizational goals and objectives.
Ensures execution of responsibilities adheres to lawful and ethical standards.
Guides and assists in the preparation and maintenance of reports, records, correspondence, and files related to assigned services, activities, and operations.
Provides research and compiles reports as needed.
Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.