Program Analyst

About this role

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement.

Creditable specialized experience includes: Experience performing the full range of budgetary processes, including formulating, developing, and justifying budgetary requirements for complex programs. This includes analyzing input from major staff elements, distributing resource allotments, and monitoring the rate of expenditure to ensure alignment with organizational priorities and policies. Experience developing and implementing new policies and standard operating procedures for resource management, organizational metrics, and productivity.

This includes conducting comprehensive manpower and utilization studies to determine optimal personnel levels and ensure mission accomplishment. Experience conducting in-depth analysis of financial and workload data to identify significant trends, problem areas, and deviations from program objectives. This involves evaluating operating performance, assessing success in meeting goals, and recommending alternative solutions to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Experience managing long-range budget and program planning. This includes developing multi-year (3-8 year) budget requirements for inclusion in strategic documents like the Program Objectives Memorandum (POM) and making adjustments based on shifting mission priorities. 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, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).