Program Analyst

About this role

To qualify for this position, all qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement-10/29/2026. EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skllls, and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of this position.

Specialized experience is defined as: overseeing budget formulation, execution, and financial reporting for complex programs. Experience independently conducting cost-benefit, life-cycle, or program effectiveness studies to address compliance or operational issues and developing policy or process recommendations to improve program efficiency. Applicants must also demonstrate experience advising senior leadership on program risks, regulatory impacts, and resource decisions, while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, including oversight bodies, to gain acceptance of findings and recommendations.

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.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

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