Program Analyst

About this role

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement:11/06/2026. TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENT: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. For a GS-13 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-12 level. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service.

An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: You may qualify based on your experience as described below: GS-13 Grade Level: Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS 12 level that demonstrates: Experience planning, coordinating, and overseeing implementation of system or program updates, ensuring changes are delivered in a controlled, timely, and organized manner and aligned with organizational requirements and stakeholder needs.

Experience developing and executing testing strategies for new or updated systems, including creating test plans, coordinating stakeholders involved in validation activities, documenting results, tracking issues, and recommending readiness for implementation. Experience applying organizational policies, federal requirements, and compliance standards to evaluate the readiness, risks, and operational impacts associated with system changes or program improvements.

Experience analyzing system performance, operational data, or program outcomes to identify trends, risks, or improvement opportunities and preparing reports, briefings, or recommendations that inform leadership decisions. Experience coordinating with technical staff, business owners, and leadership to support effective implementation of system or process changes, resolve issues, align priorities, and ensure stakeholders understand upcoming operational impacts.

Education Substitution: There is no education substitution at this grade level. Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.