Management and Program Analyst

Department of State Headquarters•Washington, DC

About The Position

This position is in the Office of the Secretary (S), Office of Civil Rights and Ombudsman (OCR), U.S. Department of State. OCR manages the Department's internal civil rights programs and policies, primarily its Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) program and Anti-Harassment Program. The Management and Program Analyst acts as OCR's Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Officer, responsible for the flow of data and analytics into and out of the organization. The analyst serves as OCR's senior advisor on data-informed program evaluation, applying analytical methods such as data science and artificial intelligence in support of the office's mission. The position advises on technology tools for program analysis, reporting, and stakeholder engagement; uses data expertise to support budget formulation, presentation, justification, and execution; and develops data-driven outreach and educational materials. The analyst also provides surge support for high-priority initiatives or emergency situations.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
Must serve 52 weeks at the next lower grade to meet time-in-grade requirements, for applicable federal applicants.
At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service.
Executive-level knowledge of data governance, analytics strategy, and program evaluation.
Experience applying statutory and regulatory requirements governing EEO and Anti-Harassment reporting, including MD-715 and the No FEAR Act.
Experience providing strategic leadership on emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and machine learning.
There is no education substitute for specialized experience for the GS-15 position.

Responsibilities

Serve as OCR's senior analyst and advisor on data-informed program evaluation for the EEO complaints and Anti-Harassment Program, applying data science and artificial intelligence tools.
Advise on and leverage technology tools for OCR's program analysis, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
Use data expertise to inform budget formulation, presentation, justification, and execution, providing quantitative evidence to support resource allocation for the Director's priorities.
Develop data-driven presentations, fact sheets, and other materials to communicate program information in support of outreach and education efforts.
Provide surge support for high-priority initiatives or emergency situations.