Program Analyst

Department of State Headquarters•Washington, DC

About The Position

This position is in the Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy’s (GHSD) Office of Program Planning and Evaluation (PPEV). PPEV advances the America First Global Health Strategy through data-driven decision-making, accountability, and transparency. It strengthens program performance through planning, budgeting, operations, information systems, data, analytics, and oversight, and facilitates evidence-informed decisions and improved program outcomes. The Program Analyst serves as the Bureau’s expert advisor on Government-to-Government (G2G) Agreements and maintains strategic relationships with Regional Bureaus and the Bureau of Budget and Planning (F Bureau) to coordinate implementation of bilateral assistance programs. The role directs, implements, coordinates, or oversees bilateral G2G assistance programs affecting GHSD, including planning, budget formulation, acquisition planning, and monitoring implementation. It interprets legislation, regulations, and agency policy affecting these programs; assesses impacts on procedures; and recommends actions to achieve organizational objectives and improvements. The analyst also oversees and coordinates analysis and issuance of G2G-related policies and represents the Bureau in interagency meetings and conferences. At the GS-13 level, the duties are the same as those described above, but assignments have greater scope and complexity, and the incumbent receives less supervision than at the GS-12 level.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
For GS-12: one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service, including experience assisting with program management, such as planning, budget formulation, acquisitions, and monitoring agreement implementation.
For GS-12: experience assisting with or providing input on advisement concerning agreements such as G2G agreements, Bilateral Assistance Agreements (BAA), Strategic Objective Agreements (SOAG), or Memoranda of Understanding (MOU).
For GS-12: experience assisting in interpreting legislation, regulations, and agency policies, assessing operational impacts, and developing recommendations for review by senior officials and stakeholders.
For GS-13: one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service, including experience managing programs through direction, planning, budget formulation, acquisitions, and monitoring agreement implementation.
For GS-13: experience providing advisement on bilateral assistance agreements, such as G2G agreements, Interagency Agreements (IAA), Cooperative Agreements, or Contracts.
For GS-13: experience interpreting legislation, regulations, and agency policies, assessing operational impacts, and providing recommendations to senior officials and stakeholders.
Federal applicants must meet time-in-grade requirements, including 52 weeks at the next lower grade, and applicants must meet time-after-competitive-appointment requirements by the announcement closing date.
There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for either the GS-12 or GS-13 position.

Responsibilities

Serve as the Bureau’s expert advisor on Government-to-Government (G2G) Agreements and maintain strategic relationships with Regional Bureaus and the Bureau of Budget and Planning to coordinate bilateral assistance programs.
Direct, implement, coordinate, or oversee bilateral G2G assistance programs affecting GHSD, including program planning, budget formulation, acquisition planning, and monitoring agreement implementation.
Interpret legislation, regulations, and agency policy affecting G2G bilateral assistance programs; assess impacts on current procedures and recommend actions to achieve organizational objectives and improvements.
Oversee and coordinate analysis and issuance of G2G-related policies to managers, senior officials, Regional Bureaus, and overseas posts to ensure consistent implementation.
Represent the Bureau at interagency meetings and conferences, advocate for Bureau views and policy positions on G2G assistance, and coordinate with stakeholders including USAID and partner country governments.