Program Analyst

Duties

At the entry level of this position, you will:

• Recommend strategies to meet management’s operational goals and objectives;

• Oversee use and allocation of human and physical resources;

• Participate in the development of administrative policies, programs and decision making;

• Serve as the Assistant Deputy Ethics Official, undertaking the delegable ethics program functions.

When entering a Federal job at a grade level lower than the highest promotion potential level, you may be promoted to more complex duties and work more independently, as your career progresses.

Qualifications

You do not need a degree to qualify for this position.

We are looking for at least one year of specialized experience related to this position as described below:

To qualify for the GS-12 level, you need to have at least one year of full time experience equivalent to the GS-11 level defined as managing program resources to ensure productivity; performing program and budget planning and ensuring compliance with the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act.

Your answers to the on-line assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas:

1. Knowledge of labor and management practices;
2. Skill in oral communication;
3. Skill in program management;
4. Skill in budget planning;
5. Skill in program analysis;
6. Skill in written communication;
7. Knowledge of the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act;
8. Knowledge of the Agency’s ethics program.

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.