Program Analyst

Department of State Headquarters • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The Program Analyst position is in the Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Directorate of Private Sector Exchange, Office of Private Sector Exchange Administration. The office provides guidance, analysis, policy recommendations, and research to further private-sector regulatory compliance. The analyst supports evaluation and improvement of the Exchange Visitor Program (EVP), including sponsor operations, program systems, processes, and data. The position also involves responding to public inquiries and coordinating with government and other external partners. Situational telework may be permitted with supervisory approval if eligible.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Incumbent is subject to random drug testing.
• For GS-11, applicants must meet the applicable qualification route: one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09; qualifying graduate education; or a combination of graduate education and specialized experience.
• GS-11 specialized experience includes evaluating policy or procedural changes and preparing reports; monitoring compliance with SEVIS requirements; monitoring designated EVP sponsor operations; and maintaining liaison with sponsor participants and/or government agencies.
• For GS-12, applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11, including evaluating policy or procedural changes and preparing reports, monitoring SEVIS compliance, monitoring designated EVP sponsor operations, maintaining liaison with sponsor participants and/or government agencies, and assisting in developing survey designs and evaluation criteria. Education cannot substitute for GS-12 specialized experience.
• Federal applicants must meet time-in-grade requirements, including 52 weeks at the next lower grade where applicable.
• Applicants relying on education must submit transcripts; foreign education must be shown to be comparable to education at an accredited U.S. institution.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing survey designs, evaluation criteria, methodologies, and approaches, and conduct investigations and analyses.
• Research and analyze potential improvements to EVP systems, processes, and data to evaluate opportunities for increased program effectiveness.
• Review, assess, and evaluate designated sponsor operations to identify unsatisfactory performance and establish courses of action to remedy deficiencies.
• Monitor the ECA/EC public telephone number and public mailbox and respond promptly to complaints or suggestions from EVP participants and the general public.
• Establish and maintain liaison with representatives of other Federal agencies, state and local governments, academia, and private industry to coordinate and monitor aspects of the EVP.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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