Supervisory Program Analyst

Food and Nutrition Service•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

This position is in the USDA Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA), Deputy Administrator of Nutrition Research and Regulations, Office of Research. Working with the Director of the FNA Office of Research and other agency leaders, the Supervisory Program Analyst identifies evaluation, data, and evidence needs that inform policy decisions and develops and oversees plans for quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis. The position supervises staff and performs typical supervisory functions, including assigning work, setting performance standards, evaluating performance, providing administrative and technical counsel, arranging training, approving travel and reimbursements, addressing minor disciplinary matters, and hiring and promoting staff. The analyst uses discretion and judgment to set project scope. Analyses, evaluations, and recommendations are reviewed for methodological rigor, accuracy, quality, and potential influence on policy objectives and program goals. The role requires tactful and effective written, oral, and interpersonal communication while representing FNA and working with other agencies and organizations.

Requirements

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level.
Experience engaging executive leadership and senior stakeholders to negotiate complex agency priorities related to evidence and evaluation in nutrition/food assistance or other public assistance programs.
Experience communicating orally and in writing with technical and non-technical audiences inside and outside an organization to provide information and advice, negotiate, and explain procedures, practices, policies, and work-related changes.
Experience designing and executing advanced research methodologies and data evaluation plans for agency-level strategic initiatives, applying knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, and guidance for nutrition/food assistance or other public assistance programs.
Experience leading and managing multidisciplinary teams, resources, and operational workflows to deliver critical objectives.
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 and E-Verify employment verification.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance; selectees are subject to a National Agency Check and Inquiry (NACI) and credit report.
Must serve a one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable; new USDA supervisors must complete required training before the end of the probationary period.
No substitution of education is permitted at this grade level.
Selectee must submit Form OGE-450 within 30 days of initial appointment and annually thereafter.

Responsibilities

Identify evaluation, data, and evidence needs to inform policy decision-making in collaboration with the Office of Research Director and agency leaders.
Develop and oversee plans for quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis.
Plan and assign work to subordinates, develop performance standards, and evaluate work performance.
Provide administrative and technical advice and counsel to staff.
Identify and provide training; manage and approve travel requests and reimbursements; address minor disciplinary matters; and hire and promote staff.
Use discretion and judgment to determine whether to broaden or narrow project scope.
Ensure analyses, evaluations, and recommendations are methodologically rigorous, accurate, and high quality, and consider their potential influence on policy objectives and program goals.
Communicate tactfully and effectively with technical and non-technical audiences and represent FNA in work with other agencies and organizations.