Program Analyst Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• At least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-H or FG/GS-12 level, typically in or related to the position's line of work.
• Specialized experience must include gathering and organizing information; analyzing data and identifying problems; developing solutions or alternative methods; providing written and verbal recommendations to management on issues or process improvements; and administering or using training management systems such as eLMS or CMRIS.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Must submit an SF-50.
• Must complete and receive favorable adjudication of a Tier 2 (T2) background investigation for the Moderate Risk (5) security requirement before appointment, unless an approved waiver is obtained.
• Qualifications must be met by the vacancy announcement closing date.
• Education cannot be substituted for experience.
• Resume must include official title, grade, and series in work history, with specific examples supporting specialized experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-level support to the training community in assigned programs.
• Perform administrative and analytical work on projects and studies to improve organizational operations.
• Manage training-related programs and resolve issues while monitoring program quality, effectiveness, and consistency.
• Develop innovative approaches, methodologies, techniques, and process improvements as a subject matter expert.
• Partner with analysts and subject matter experts to assess program changes and organizational status and develop actionable analytics products for management decisions.
• Develop procedures, systems, and methods for management functions, including planning, staffing utilization, productivity, work improvement, work measurement, staffing standards, delegation of authority, goals, business management, financial tracking, and information management.
• Plan, schedule, and conduct analyses and studies of proposed program plans; assess their viability, consistency, accuracy, and required resource levels.
• Formulate management policies and systems and ensure timely implementation.
• Advise organization and program managers on planning and resource utilization issues.
• Lead or conduct complex studies and analyses, making recommendations to improve organizational structures, management policies, and work distribution.
• Develop baseline performance measurements and compare program performance against baselines.
• Prepare short- and long-range planning guidance consistent with agency policies and objectives.
• Develop staffing and funding guidance for subordinate activities and continuously appraise command resource utilization.
• Develop staffing and manpower standards for complex program functions or missions.
• Develop recommendations from management studies and surveys and discuss courses of action with program managers.
• Review and analyze new and proposed regulations for their effects on program operations and management.
• Advise management on resource utilization and reprogramming, conduct cost-benefit analyses, develop or maintain financial tracking systems, monitor expenditures, and prepare reports as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package.