Program Analyst

Geological Survey • Lakewood, CO

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About The Position

You will serve as a Program Analyst with the Geological Survey, providing comprehensive support in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating center policies. The position may require occasional overnight travel away from home. You must obtain and maintain a government charge card for travel and purchase purposes and complete required training. First-time hires to the Federal government normally start at step 1. The duties are suitable for telework, which may be permitted with supervisor approval.

The role advises management on program policies, processes, initiatives, and questions; provides data for informed decision-making; and extracts and analyzes information to develop reports and presentations. It also supports contract implementation, monitors budget allocation and execution, prepares communications for employees and external contacts, and participates in developing plans for projects and studies.

The position requires at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level. Education cannot substitute for the required experience. Appointment is subject to a background investigation and favorable adjudication, and a one-year probationary period may apply. Continued employment beyond the probationary period requires written agency certification.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Appointment is subject to a background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct Deposit participation is required.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Must complete training and obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
• May be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
• Must meet competitive Time-in-Grade requirements, as applicable.
• Must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level, including researching, extracting, and assembling information on policies and procedures; providing data for decision-making; facilitating contract development and implementation; monitoring budget allocations; and assembling information to develop plans for administrative priorities.
• Education cannot be substituted for the required experience.
• Must meet the qualifications by the announcement closing date of 11/16/2026.

Responsibilities

• Advise management on issues related to a broad range of program policies, processes, initiatives, and questions.
• Provide data to management to support data-based decision-making.
• Extract and assemble information, conduct analyses, and develop reports and presentations.
• Facilitate implementation of contracts.
• Monitor budget allocation and execution to ensure operating program objectives are met.
• Prepare communications for employees and external contacts.
• Participate in developing plans for accomplishing or producing projects and studies.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits and eligibility depend on the position and employment status.

What This Job Offers

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