Management and Program Analyst

Indian Health Service • Rockville, MD

24d • Onsite

About The Position

The Indian Health Service is hiring a Management and Program Analyst (Counselor) to advise the Director on complex policy issues, guide agencywide initiatives, and work with federal and Tribal partners to advance the IHS mission. The position is located in Rockville, Maryland. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

The successful candidate will analyze sensitive program and management issues, develop policy options and recommendations, and prepare briefings to help carry out the Director's agenda. They will plan and coordinate initiatives assigned by the Director, establish milestones with senior leaders, monitor progress, and address barriers. The role also evaluates crosscutting programs, management issues, and resource considerations; leads workgroups; presents findings to senior officials; represents the Director when designated; coordinates with IHS, HHS, other federal agencies, Tribal partners, and stakeholders; helps resolve shared issues; and assesses legislative proposals affecting IHS.

Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service. Relevant experience includes complex program and management analysis for a health or public service organization; advising senior executives on sensitive policy and operational issues; developing evidence-based recommendations and briefing materials; coordinating strategic initiatives; evaluating program effectiveness and resource needs; working with senior officials and external partners; and assessing the effects of legislation or policy proposals on programs and operations. There are no education requirements.

Employment is contingent on meeting federal suitability and security requirements, including a background investigation and financial history review. U.S. citizenship and Selective Service registration for applicable males are required. The selectee may be subject to a probationary period; ESEP appointees typically serve a two-year trial period. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized, and a service agreement will be required.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service.
• Experience performing complex program and management analysis for a health or public service organization.
• Experience advising senior executives on sensitive policy and operational issues.
• Experience developing evidence-based recommendations and briefing materials.
• Experience coordinating strategic initiatives across organizational units.
• Experience conducting studies or evaluations of program effectiveness and resource needs.
• Experience working with senior officials and external partners to resolve issues and advance organizational priorities.
• Experience assessing the effects of legislation or policy proposals on programs and operations.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Successfully complete a federal background investigation and satisfy the financial suitability review.
• Present two valid forms of identification before appointment; any state-issued ID or driver's license must be REAL ID-compliant.
• Federal competitive-service merit promotion candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level; this time-in-grade rule does not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan.
• Meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the announcement closing date.

Nice To Haves

• IHS may offer newly appointed Federal employees credit for directly related previous non-federal experience or active-duty uniformed military service when determining annual leave accrual.

Responsibilities

• Analyze sensitive program and management issues.
• Develop policy options, recommendations, and briefing materials to help carry out the Director's agenda.
• Plan and coordinate Director-assigned initiatives, set milestones with senior leaders, monitor progress, and address barriers.
• Evaluate crosscutting programs, management issues, and resource considerations.
• Lead workgroups and present findings to senior officials.
• Represent the Director when designated.
• Coordinate with IHS, HHS, other federal agencies, Tribal partners, and other stakeholders, and help resolve shared issues.
• Assess legislative proposals affecting IHS and prepare recommendations and supporting materials.

Benefits

• Federal employees earn annual leave at a rate of 4, 6, or 8 hours per pay period, depending on years of Federal service.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed