FUL Management and Program Analyst

Bureau of Land Management•Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

The Bureau of Land Management is hiring a Management and Program Analyst under the Field Unit Local Hiring Authority. The position evaluates programs, functions, activities, policies, systems, and administrative processes, and develops recommendations to improve organizational effectiveness and address complex issues. Duties are developmental in nature when the position is filled below the full performance level. One vacancy is expected to be filled, though additional positions may be filled if they become available. Pay varies by selected duty location, and first-time federal hires normally start at step 1. The local hiring area is within 50 miles of the Arizona State Office in Phoenix, and applicants must provide proof of residency in that area. The position requires meeting the stated GS-09 qualification requirements through specialized experience, qualifying graduate education, or a combination of education and experience. Applicants must also meet time-in-grade requirements. Employment is subject to a background investigation, a one-year probationary period, and other federal employment conditions. Promotion to the full performance level is not guaranteed.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
Must meet all qualifications by the announcement closing date of 11/09/2026 and meet time-in-grade requirements.
For GS-09, one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-07 in federal service, including qualifying experience in program reporting, budget planning and execution, administrative tracking systems, analysis and recommendations, cost comparisons, budget advisory services, or policy and procedure interpretation; alternatively, qualifying graduate education or a combination of education and experience may be used.
Resume must specify full-time (or 40 hours per week) or part-time work and hours per week for experience to be credited.
Must provide transcripts if using education to qualify; foreign education must be evaluated as equivalent to U.S. education.
Appointment is subject to a background investigation and favorable adjudication.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
Must participate in Direct Deposit and successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
Must not hold an active real estate license or have an interest in or hold stock in firms with an interest in Federal Lands.
Must serve a one-year probationary period; continued employment requires written agency certification.
Must reside within the defined local commuting area, 50 miles from the Arizona State Office at One North Central Ave., Suite 800, Phoenix, AZ 85004, and provide proof of residency.

Responsibilities

Survey and evaluate programs, functions, and activities; identify areas of emphasis and develop work plans for analytical objectives.
Analyze questionnaires, reports, and background materials to create study plans, including objectives, methodologies, teams, and interview protocols.
Create and analyze policies, procedures, systems, and administrative processes; develop guidelines and methods for assessing program effectiveness.
Recommend options to management to improve organizational effectiveness and resolve complex issues while ensuring technical accuracy and alignment with broad policies.
Prepare project plans, schedules, policy statements, directives, memoranda, position papers, and briefings to communicate findings and inform management decisions.
Analyze management information needs and develop administrative or program reporting systems, including specifications, methodologies, data-gathering techniques, and evaluation criteria.
Survey compliance with regulations and procedures and identify staffing, funding, and equipment needs for program operations.
Evaluate budget projections and assumptions for consistency and participate in planning, coordinating, and developing budget proposals as needed.
Analyze program accountability, performance indicators, GPRA-related data, and audit or investigative reports to identify corrective actions.