Lead Program Analyst

Bureau of Reclamation•Sacramento, CA

About The Position

The Lead Program Analyst will serve with the Bureau of Reclamation, leading Bureau-wide program activities for the enterprise Hydropower Operations and Maintenance (O&M) department. The role coordinates priorities, milestones, and work assignments to align with organizational strategic goals. Pay varies by grade level and selected duty location. The position provides expert analytical guidance and leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Reclamation-wide Hydroelectric Power O&M policies and procedures. It leads projects through their full lifecycle, directs teams analyzing complex policy issues and program effectiveness, and coordinates cross-functional and office-wide policy recommendations. The position is suitable for telework, which may be allowed with supervisor approval. The position is at the GS-14 grade level. Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in Federal service; education cannot substitute for experience. Applicants must meet the stated experience qualifications by the announcement closing date of 11/02/2026.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
Appointment is subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
Must participate in Direct Deposit.
Must successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
May be required to serve a one-year probationary period and receive written certification to continue employment beyond it.
Meet competitive federal Time-in-Grade requirements, as applicable.
At least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13 in Federal service, obtained in the public or private sector.
Specialized experience applying advanced analytical and evaluative methods to Hydropower O&M program effectiveness, including performance metrics, complex studies, forecasting operational needs, and data-driven recommendations to senior leadership.
Specialized experience developing, interpreting, and implementing Hydropower O&M policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal laws, regulations, and agency requirements.
Specialized experience managing major Hydropower O&M projects or initiatives across the full lifecycle, including scope development, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and coordination of contracts or interagency agreements.
Specialized experience coaching, mentoring, and developing staff, guiding analytical methods, reviewing work for compliance, and promoting continuous improvement in hydropower O&M practices.
Specialized experience preparing and delivering technical reports and briefings on complex hydropower operational and policy matters to internal and external stakeholders.
Applicants must include hours worked per week in their resume; current federal employees may need to submit a non-award SF-50 to validate work schedule and qualifying experience.

Nice To Haves

If otherwise eligible and qualified, candidates may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive; incentives are case-by-case and not guaranteed.

Responsibilities

Provide expert analytical guidance and ensure sound evaluative frameworks are applied consistently, aligning team activities, analytical products, and program initiatives with Reclamation’s strategic plan, mission, and performance objectives.
Lead development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Reclamation-wide Hydroelectric Power O&M policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal regulations, Reclamation Manual requirements, and agency standards.
Lead projects through initiation, planning, execution, and closeout, ensuring alignment with program objectives, schedules, budgets, and resource constraints.
Direct teams analyzing complex policy issues, developing guidance, and evaluating program effectiveness; ensure recommendations are practical, actionable, and aligned with organizational objectives.
Coordinate cross-functional and office-wide policy recommendations to meet program objectives and advance Reclamation’s mission through efficient and reliable hydroelectric operations.
Assess Hydropower O&M program effectiveness using performance metrics, complex studies, operational forecasting, and data-driven recommendations to senior leadership.
Manage major Hydropower O&M projects or initiatives, including scope, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and coordination of contracts or interagency agreements.
Coach and mentor staff, guide analytical methodologies, review work products for compliance, and promote continuous improvement.
Prepare and deliver technical reports and briefings communicating complex hydropower operational and policy information to internal and external stakeholders.