Supervisory Program Analyst

Food and Nutrition Service • Raleigh, NC

18h

About The Position

This position is located 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 to inform policy decision-making and develops and oversees plans for quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis. The position exercises discretion in setting the scope of projects, and its analyses, evaluations, and recommendations are reviewed for methodological rigor, accuracy, quality, and potential influence on broad policy objectives and program goals.

The incumbent performs supervisory duties, including planning and assigning subordinate work, developing performance standards, evaluating performance, providing administrative and technical counsel, identifying and providing training, managing and approving travel requests and reimbursements, taking minor disciplinary actions when needed, and hiring and promoting staff. The role requires effective written, oral, and interpersonal communication with tact, diplomacy, discretion, and judgment when representing FNA and working with other agencies and organizations.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-14 in Federal and/or Public Service.
• Engage executive leadership and other senior stakeholders to negotiate complex agency priorities related to evidence and evaluation.
• Design advanced research methodologies and data evaluation plans for agency-level strategic initiatives.
• Direct multidisciplinary teams and operational workflows to ensure delivery of critical objectives.
• Current federal employees applying for a promotion must meet the time-in-grade requirement of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary or trial period; the position is subject to a one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable.
• New USDA supervisors must complete all components of the required training program before the end of the probationary period.
• Must use direct deposit for federal payments.
• Must successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Must submit an OGE-450 financial disclosure report upon entering the position and annually, if applicable.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance; selectees are subject to a National Agency Check and Inquiry (NACI) and credit report.

Responsibilities

• Identify evaluation, data, and evidence needs to inform policy decision-making in collaboration with the FNA Office of Research Director and agency leaders.
• Develop and oversee plans for quantitative and qualitative data collection and analyses.
• 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.
• Effect minor disciplinary measures when needed.
• Hire and promote staff.
• Use discretion and judgment to determine whether to broaden or narrow project scope.
• Represent FNA and work with other agencies and organizations using tact, diplomacy, discretion, and sound judgment.

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: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed