Management and Program Analyst, GS-0343-09 (MP)

Department of Education Headquarters • Washington, DC

10d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the Office of Finance and Operations (OFO), Executive Management Support and Service (EMSS), in Washington, DC. EMSS provides administrative, operational, and analytical support to Department leadership. The role supports improvements to administrative processes and procedures, monitors operational resources, and coordinates activities to strengthen organizational efficiency and effectiveness. Employees may receive detail assignments to other agencies under interagency agreements supporting Department of Education programs and activities.

Requirements

• Meet the qualification requirements within 30 days of the announcement closing date.
• For current federal employees, meet applicable time-in-grade and time-after-competitive-appointment requirements within 30 days of the announcement closing date.
• For the GS-09 specialized-experience pathway, have one year of experience equivalent to at least GS-07 performing at least two of the following: applying qualitative or quantitative analytical methods to identify operational trends and improve management processes or systems; applying statutory provisions, federal regulations, or organizational guidance to ensure administrative compliance; or planning, communicating, scheduling, and managing projects, studies, or working sessions, including drafting SOPs, tracking cross-functional action items, and preparing leadership status reports.
• Alternatively, qualify through the specified education pathway or a combination of education and experience totaling at least 100% of the applicable requirement.
• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Complete a background investigation and fingerprinting.
• Males age 18 and over must be registered with the Selective Service.
• A one-year probationary period or two-year trial period may be required; continued employment is subject to written certification that it advances the public interest.
• If relying on foreign education, provide evidence of U.S. educational comparability and a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with the transcript.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analytical studies involving financial management, acquisition management, and physical inventory.
• Collect and analyze data from multiple sources to identify trends, discrepancies, operational issues, and opportunities to improve program effectiveness.
• Review and analyze financial, acquisition, and inventory reports to identify discrepancies and operational issues.
• Investigate routine and moderately complex problems, coordinate with program officials to validate findings, and recommend corrective action consistent with established policies and procedures.
• Prepare and deliver briefings, presentations, reports, and written analyses to management officials.
• Communicate program requirements, policies, and procedures; address moderately complex issues; and recommend courses of action based on analysis of applicable policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for employees and their families.
• Family-friendly work environment and excused leave for parent/teacher conferences and annual health screenings.
• Matching leave for community volunteer service.
• Alternative work schedules may be available.
• May be eligible for a recruitment incentive.
• May be eligible for a relocation incentive.
• May be eligible for the Student Loan Repayment Program as a recruitment incentive.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level