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Management Analyst

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

Department of Justice

Fresh

Location

Washington, District of Columbia

Salary

$102,415 - $158,322

per year

Closes

April 22, 2026More DOJ jobs →

GS-12 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $74,441 - $96,770

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-11. Advanced degree + significant experience.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves analyzing policies, preparing reports and documents, and advising senior leaders in the federal prison system to improve operations and align with the agency's goals of public safety and inmate rehabilitation.

A good fit would be someone with strong analytical skills and experience in government or legal settings who enjoys working on complex issues to support executive decisions.

It requires at least one year of relevant specialized experience, with no option to substitute education.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 level, involving technical documentation, policy analysis, and recommendations
  • Experience preparing and editing correspondence, reports, and responses to inquiries for high-level review
  • Ability to analyze information, identify trends, and develop policies, plans, and programs
  • Skills in working with executive staff on critical issues and strategic alignment
  • Familiarity with legal document procedures and editing functions
  • Proficiency in composing briefing materials and technical reports for presentations
  • Demonstrated ability to innovate methods for efficient use of resources

Full Job Description

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following: Education: GS-12 and GS-13: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position.

Experience: GS-12 and GS-13:You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level.

To be creditable, this experience must have equipped the applicant with the qualifications to perform successfully the duties of the position, and must typically be in or related to the position to be filled.

Some examples of this qualifying experience are: GS-12: Experience preparing and editing technical documentation, correspondence, responses to Congressional inquiries, and memorandums for department head level review.

Experience analyzing technical information and making recommendations regarding existing policies and procedures.

Experience working with procedures for preparation and clearance of legal documents and editing functions.

GS-13: Experience collecting, developing, and analyzing information to provide recommendations, resolve complex issues and develop and implement policies, plans, and programs impacting nationwide policy and programs.

Experience analyzing, extracting, summarizing, and identifying significant trends and issues as they relate to attorney and legal staff work trends, and recruitment and retention.

Experience working with executive members of organizations and agencies, internal and external to the agency on critical issues and goals.

If applicable, credit will be given for paid or unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as number of hours worked per week) spent in the activities.

**Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.** Major Duties:

Provides analytical and consultative services to Division management to ensure strategic alignment of programs, services and policies with the Bureau's mission, goals, and objectives.

Works with Division senior management in implementing any new and revising established policy directives affecting operations, and developing plans, programs, policies, and training programs.

Composes talking points, routine and ad hoc technical reports, and other briefing materials for use by the Executive-level staff in meetings and other settings in which these officials must present to various audiences.

Develops new ideas, methods, and procedures to utilize personnel and financial resources more effectively and efficiently.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 4/1/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/2/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: CO-2026-0255