Program Analyst

United States Government • Charlottesville, VA

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About The Position

As a Program Analyst at the GS-0343-11 level, you will be part of the HRS Leadership Development Office of Personnel Management. This role involves managing a portfolio of programs and ensuring that all critical activities are established and achievable. You will support project management processes and collaborate with internal teams to monitor progress and address challenges.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• At least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level, or three years of progressively higher level graduate education, or a combination of both.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in project management processes.
• Strong analytical skills for program evaluations and reporting.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manages an assigned portfolio of programs, workshops, and other offerings.
• Ensures all critical activities for the program are established, clear, realistic, and achievable.
• Supports the implementation of project management processes including initiation, planning, design, execution, and closure.
• Monitors internal processes including tracking task completion and meeting project deadlines.
• Assists in creating project plans and critical path timelines.
• Provides critical analysis for program evaluations, client briefings, and ongoing program analysis and reporting.
• Plans project scope, goals, and deliverables to align with business objectives and schedules.
• Assists project managers or product owners in allocating resources, managing risks, and solving issues.
• Participates in meetings, conferences, and working groups to address functional requirements, identify gaps, and discuss capabilities.
• Ensures documentation aligns with the outgoing capabilities of the leadership solutions.
• Transforms business needs into a detailed list of functional and non-functional requirements.
• Assists in employing methods like interviews, surveys, and document analysis to ensure the requirements captured are accurate and comprehensive.
• Assists in the proper execution of projects including completing tasks, managing deadlines, and overseeing finances.
• Collaborates with project-based teams to identify and plan for project challenges.
• Assists in collecting the information and data necessary to respond to requests from stakeholders.

Benefits

• Federal employment benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree