Program Analyst (Planning)

Bureau of Reclamation • Lakewood, CO

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About The Position

The Program Analyst (Planning) serves with the Bureau of Reclamation and is responsible for policy development, policy advice, and program advice and assistance regarding Reclamation’s water contracting, cost recovery, planning, rural water, and environmental compliance programs. The position plans, researches, analyzes, and coordinates with internal and external entities and planning staff throughout Reclamation. It identifies issues in Reclamation planning activities and provides analysis and advice to the Supervisor and the Director, Policy, and Programs. Duties may be developmental when the position is filled below the full performance level.

The analyst reviews feasibility studies on behalf of Reclamation and the Department before their submission to the Office of Management and Budget for possible transmittal to Congress. The position also provides program management for key components of Reclamation’s Rural Water Supply Program, including proposed funding allocations for authorized Rural Water Projects. It leads development of reports, studies, funding opportunity announcements, and other documents as needed, integrating planning principles, policies, and practices. The analyst prepares draft legislative proposals and related materials for the Commissioner’s Office in dealings with the Office of Management and Budget, Government Accountability Office, Congressional Committees, and other parties.

This position does not allow education to substitute for experience. Duties are suitable for telework, which may be allowed with supervisor approval. The position may be filled at GS-12 or GS-13; promotion to the full performance level is not guaranteed.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Must pass a background investigation and receive favorable adjudication.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct Deposit participation is required.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• May be required to serve a one-year probationary period; continued employment requires written agency certification that it advances the public interest.
• Meet applicable time-in-grade requirements for current Federal employees.
• For GS-12: One year of specialized experience directly related to the position, equivalent to at least GS-11 in Federal service. Examples include analyzing and evaluating program operations against goals and objectives, and designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining financial management tracking control systems.
• For GS-13: One year of specialized experience directly related to the position, equivalent to at least GS-12 in Federal service. Examples include formulating program plans; conducting studies involving assembly, analysis, and interpretation of data; planning, organizing, and completing coordinated project assignments; and using administrative or financial data systems.
• Applicants must document hours worked per week as specified in the announcement; current Federal employees may need to provide a non-award SF-50, and military service may be documented with a DD-214 or Statement of Service.
• Education may not be substituted for experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, research, analyze, and liaise with internal and external entities, and coordinate regularly with Reclamation planning staff.
• Identify issues and problem areas in Reclamation planning activities and provide analysis and advice to the Supervisor and the Director, Policy, and Programs.
• Participate in reviewing feasibility studies on behalf of Reclamation and the Department before submission to the Office of Management and Budget for subsequent transmittal to Congress.
• Provide program management for key components of Reclamation’s Rural Water Supply Program, including developing proposed funding allocations for authorized Reclamation Rural Water Projects.
• Lead development of reports, studies, funding opportunity announcements, and other documents as needed, ensuring integration of planning principles, policies, and practices.
• Prepare draft legislative proposals and related documents for the Commissioner’s Office in dealings with the Office of Management and Budget, Government Accountability Office, Congressional Committees, and other individuals and groups.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package; employees and their families have access to a range of benefits, with eligibility depending on position type.

What This Job Offers

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