Program Analyst

Agricultural Research Service • Peoria, IL

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About The Position

The Program Analyst position is in the Area Director's Office of the Agricultural Research Service, Midwest Area, located in Peoria, Illinois. The employee serves as a facilitator and coordinator for planning, implementing, managing, and evaluating research documentation and monitoring activities for an Area and/or Locations.

The position conducts studies and projects, gathers and analyzes data, and develops recommendations that affect research projects and programs. It collects, analyzes, and evaluates data about research projects and programs for assigned Locations; summarizes findings and recommends improvements to documentation for scientific staff; and helps ensure customer service goals and activities are met on time. The employee also develops databases, spreadsheets, and other automated methods for tracking, integrating, comparing, managing, and analyzing data, reporting, and submitting program documents promptly.

Requirements

• For GS-12, one year of specialized experience comparable to the GS-11 level and directly related to the position.
• Specialized experience providing data and information used to assess the productivity, effectiveness, and efficiency of a research program.
• Specialized experience creating and implementing training modules and materials.
• Specialized experience designing databases, spreadsheets, and other automated methods for tracking, integration, comparison, data management and analysis, reporting, and timely submission of program documents.
• Current federal employees seeking promotion must have 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade in the normal line of progression.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service or exempt.
• Must pass satisfactory background investigation and/or fingerprint check, E-Verify employment verification, and continuous vetting record checks.
• Must use direct deposit for federal payments.
• Must serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period, depending on appointment type, unless previous federal service is creditable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct studies and projects, gather data, analyze facts, and develop recommendations affecting research projects and programs.
• Collect, analyze, and evaluate data concerning research projects and programs for assigned Locations.
• Summarize findings and make recommendations to scientific staff for improving documentation.
• Ensure customer service goals and activities are met in a timely manner.
• Design databases, spreadsheets, and other automated methods for tracking, integrating, comparing, managing, and analyzing data, reporting, and submitting program documents on time.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type.
• Recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized, subject to the hiring official's determination.
• The position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, subject to agency policy and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

What This Job Offers

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