Program Analyst (Risk and Audit Analyst)

As a Program Analyst you will be responsible for providing in-depth analysis on a variety of subjects involving the evaluation of various administrative programs.

Location of position:

Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), Office of Performance & Accountability (BP), who are responsible for audit management and coordination, internal controls, and performance management. We are currently filling four vacancies, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

Qualifications:

For each job on your resume, provide: the exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year) number of hours per week you worked (if part time). If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume. For a brief video on creating a Federal resume, click here . The GS-11 salary range starts at $75,897 per year. The GS-12 salary range starts at $90,968 per year. If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected. To qualify at the GS-11 grade level , you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 or higher in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is defined as experience using analytical and evaluative techniques; utilizing qualitative and quantitative analysis; conducting research and gathering statistical data; and making recommendations for improvement based on findings from analysis.

OR Education:

Have 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. This education provided you the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.

OR Combination of Education & Specialized Experience:

Applicants must have a combination of graduate level education (beyond the Bachelor's Degree) and specialized experience (as described above) that together meet the qualification requirements of this position. To qualify at the GS-12 grade level , you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience performing work which requires analyzing and evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of program operations aimed at improving business processes.

Such experience must include:

• Planning, analyzing and evaluating the effectiveness of operating programs;
• Developing or modifying program guidelines, policies or long range goals;
• Providing input and recommendations regarding project operations and reoccurring problems or concerns;
• Preparing and/or conducting briefings for higher level management to explain analysis, and
• Providing recommendations or action plans based on extensive analysis.

A panel of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will review the resumes of qualified candidates and assign a score for each of these five required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs), for each grade, based on the experience documented in the resume and narrative responses below. GS-11 Knowledge of agency programs and activities; agency mission, policies, and objectives to apply analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to a wide variety of issues or studies concerning agency and organizational program operations efficiency and effectiveness or their substantive administrative support functions. Knowledge and skill required to utilize qualitative and quantitative techniques to analyze and measure a wide variety of work measurements, processes and other administrative support activities. Skill in planning, scheduling and conducting detailed projects/studies to evaluate complex functions and work processes, analyze findings and make recommendations on ways to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of work operations in a program or support setting. Knowledge required to develop new or modified work methods, techniques, and procedures for administering program services, guidelines and procedures, and automated work processes. Skill in preparing a variety of project and study papers and/or reports to organize and deliver briefings, and to encourage understanding and acceptance of findings and recommendations. GS-12 Skill in interpersonal relations and written and oral communications required to explain and negotiate the requirements and implementation of regional program initiatives, and to present findings and conduct formal meetings in a concise and professional manner. Knowledge of the mission, functions and program goals and the specific service/organization for assigned areas of responsibility, including a specific knowledge of management principles, methods and techniques required to implement and monitor regional programs and activities. Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques required to analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of assigned programs; ability to identify problem areas, conduct research, select and evaluate technical data and to make decisions or recommendations for action based on consideration of all aspects of a problem. Knowledge of laws, regulations, directives and guidelines pertaining to designated program requirements and compliance provisions, including the ability to assess any potential programs and to formulate recommendations regarding additional studies and alternative actions. Skill in oral communications to present recommendations to higher authorities and to articulate analysis of technical complexity.