Management Analyst

Food and Drug Administration•College Park, MD

26d

About The Position

The Management Analyst serves under a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service and is paid under Title 21 Pay Table 7, Band C. The position leads long-term budget or acquisition projects and conducts high-level analysis of critical financial issues affecting agency operations and regulated-industry engagement. It evaluates programs, resource requests, financial management systems, organizational structures, policies, and procedures; identifies inefficiencies; and recommends improvements to resource allocation and program effectiveness. The role also develops analytical studies and reports, implementation plans, and short- and long-range operational and budget plans. The position requires at least six years of qualifying experience in long-term budget or acquisition projects involving high-level financial analysis, such as cost-benefit studies, resource evaluations, or time-sensitive assessments of financial management systems. There is no education substitution at the Band C level. Applicants must meet the stated eligibility and qualification requirements by the announcement closing date of October 19, 2026. Telework eligibility is at the supervisor’s discretion.

Requirements

At least six years of qualifying experience in long-term budget or acquisition projects involving high-level financial analysis, including cost-benefit studies, resource evaluations, and/or time-sensitive assessments of financial management systems to assess program effectiveness, identify inefficiencies, and recommend improvements.
U.S. citizenship or proof of U.S. national status by the announcement closing date.
Submit documentation verifying eligibility to apply; an SF-50 is required for most applicants, with other supporting documents applicable to certain applicant categories.
Meet all requirements by 11:59 p.m. EST on October 19, 2026; education and experience acquired by that date are considered.
Complete the I-9 process and resolve any employment eligibility discrepancies identified through e-Verify.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service.
Pass a security background investigation.
Provide accurate information concerning eligibility and qualifications; submitted information is subject to investigation and verification.
Federal salary payments must be deposited electronically into a bank account.
Financial disclosure reporting may be required, and the position may be subject to FDA prohibited financial interest rules, including divestiture requirements.
There is no education substitution at the Band C level.

Responsibilities

Lead major, long-term budget or acquisition projects examining mission-critical programs and operations.
Evaluate organizational structures, policies, and procedures to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements to resource allocation and program effectiveness.
Conduct high-level analysis of critical, sensitive, and controversial financial issues affecting the Agency’s statutory responsibilities and regulated-industry engagement.
Perform cost-benefit analyses to assess existing programs and proposed financial initiatives.
Evaluate resource requests for completeness, accuracy, and alignment with organizational priorities and strategic objectives.
Design and execute time-sensitive evaluative studies of financial management systems, including work simplification, resource utilization, and decision-making processes.
Develop analytical frameworks that define study objectives, establish methodology, and assess alternative solutions.
Produce analytical reports comparing actual accomplishments with established goals, evaluating existing and proposed programs, and documenting costs incurred.
Develop implementation plans with milestones, timetables, audit trails, and evaluation procedures.
Create long-range and short-range programmatic and operational plans and budgets.