Jobherder
  • How it works
  • Pricing
  • Sample output
  • Jobs
  • Blog
  • Help
Log inTry a free sample

← All jobs

USA remote

Program Analyst - DIRECT HIRE

Federal Transit AdministrationWashington, District of ColumbiaPosted 3 Nov 2026

Start a search — €9.99Apply on employer site

About this role

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet either the education OR experience qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration and provide a copy of transcripts for verification. To qualify for the GS-11 on Experience, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-09 it must include: Experience gathering background information on operational planning and organizational excellence initiatives; monitoring processes to enhance program delivery; AND Experience collecting and consolidating program data for status reports used to evaluate resource impacts, measure goal achievement, and monitor compliance with established organizational goals and improve program oversight; AND Experience assisting in the development of procurement documentation, including statements of objectives (SOOs), performance requirements, statements of work, and supporting cost estimates for program projects; assisting with tracking contractor performance, deliverables, budgets, and ensuring Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) compliance.

To qualify for the GS-11 on Education alone, you must have: 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. You can also qualify based on a combination of higher-level graduate education and experience. This must be fully supported by your resume and transcripts, provided with your application. To qualify for the GS-12 on Experience, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-11 it must include: Experience gathering background information, identifying issues, and preparing draft options and recommendations for review by the executive leadership on operational planning and organizational excellence initiatives; monitoring and assisting in implementing improvements for processes to enhance program delivery; AND Experience collecting, consolidating, and tracking program data for status reports used to evaluate resource impacts, measure goal achievement, and monitor compliance with established organizational goals and improve program oversight; AND Experience managing special projects of broad organizational impact; to include, developing statements of objectives (SOO), managing contractor performance, deliverables, budgets, and ensuring Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) compliance.

Jobherder

Stop searching. Start applying.

Product

How a search worksPlans and pricingExample deliveryJob board

Resources

ArticlesHelp centreFor recruitersAgentsAffiliate programme

Features

CV tailoringRemote job searchCareer change

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Operational Planning - Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.

Data Analysis - Knowledge of collecting, consolidating, and tracking complex status reports and data streams from diverse sources and the ability to perform rigorous analyses that support improved program consistency, delivery, and oversight across the organization in collaboration with internal and external offices to translate data into actionable compliance strategies. Communications - Knowledge of production, and dissemination of operational and informative information and ideas to inform all levels of audience via written, oral, and visual media.

Contract Management - Knowledge of developing detailed statements of objectives that effectively support service programs and projects and the ability to critically assess contractor proposals, action plans, and deliverables to ensure absolute alignment with contractual goals, to include evaluating contractor performance and financial data. For all types of consideration, 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).

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 For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/frequently-asked-questions/employment-faq/federal-hiring/how-do-i-apply-for-federal-jobs/ Students enrolled in a qualifying degree program can apply if the anticipated graduation date is within six months of closing date of the announcement.

Graduation transcript must be received before start date. Other applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Source listing: usajobs

Prefer jobs chosen for you?

Upload your CV and Jobherder returns handpicked roles with a tailored CV and cover letter for each — built from your real experience.

Start a search — €9.99

© 2026 Jobherder

PrivacyTermsSupport