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Management Analyst

Assistant Secretary for Housing-Federal Housing Commissioner

Department of Housing and Urban Development

Fresh

Location

Washington, District of Columbia

Salary

$85,447 - $158,322

per year

Closes

February 23, 2026

GS-13 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $88,520 - $115,079

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-12. Expert-level knowledge in field.

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

Job Description

Summary

This job as a Management Analyst involves researching housing policies, analyzing programs, and making recommendations to improve operations in affordable housing initiatives at the federal level.

It suits someone with experience in policy analysis, strong writing and communication skills, and a background in public or private sector work related to housing or community development.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented professionals who can work collaboratively in a government setting to address policy challenges.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12 (for GS-13), including researching housing policy, providing recommendations, writing reports, and presenting information verbally
  • For GS-12: One year equivalent to GS-11, assisting in implementing housing policy, resolving issues with management, and participating in meetings for operational improvements
  • For GS-11: One year equivalent to GS-9, assisting in researching business practices, reviewing policies and regulations, or serving as a liaison for coordination
  • Time-in-grade requirement: 52 weeks at the prior grade level (e.g., GS-12 for GS-13)
  • Education substitution for GS-11: Ph.D., 3 years of graduate education, or LL.M. in a related field, or a combination of education and experience
  • Ability to meet requirements within 30 days of announcement closing
  • Potential relocation from Washington, D.C. to Alexandria, Virginia

Full Job Description

This position is located in the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Asst Secretary for Housing-Federal Housing Commissioner. Washington D.C.

is a potential duty location for this position; however, the Washington D.C. office is expected to relocate to Alexandria, Virginia.

Selectees may be required to report initially to Washington, D.C and later report to Alexandria, Virginia.

You must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.

Specialized Experience: For the GS-13, you must have one year (52 full weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service.

Specialized Experience for this position includes: Researching Housing policy and program information (qualitative, quantitative and financial) and providing recommendations.

AND Writing clear, concise, complete, grammatically correct reports or responses to policy or program inquiries.

AND Clearly and concisely presenting information, analysis and recommendations verbally to individuals and diverse groups (i.e.

leading discussions, responding to questions) and working toward consensus.

Specialized Experience: For the GS-12, you must have one year (52 full weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service.

Specialized Experience for this position includes: Assisting in implementing new policy or guidance for housing programs; AND Working with management to resolve housing policy issues.

AND Participate in meetings for the purpose of addressing and preparing recommendations for improved operations and performance.

Specialized Experience: For the GS-11, you must have one year (52 full weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the Federal service.

Specialized Experience for this position includes: Assisting in researching and investigating new or improved business and management practices for application to program or operation; AND Reviewing program policies, regulations, goals or objectives for use in the management and direction of programs; AND Serving as a liaison between offices in coordinating information, rules, directives, and reports for review OR Education: You may substitute education for general or specialized experience as follows: Ph.D.

or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related OR Combination: You may qualify by a combination of experience and education.

To combine education and experience, the total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the specialized experience requirement, as well as the percentage of completed education compared to the education requirement must equal at least 100 percent.

The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis.

To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resume.

Time-in-Grade: In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable: For the GS-13 you must have been at the GS-12 level for 52 weeks.

For the GS-12 you must have been at the GS-11 level for 52 weeks. For the GS-11 you must have been at the GS-9 level for 52 weeks.

Time After Competitive Appointment: Candidates who are current Federal employees serving on a non-temporary competitive appointment must have served at least three months in that appointment.

Major Duties:

HUD's Mission The mission of the U.S.

Department of Housing and Urban Development is to foster strong communities by supporting access to quality, affordable housing, expanding the housing supply, and unlocking homeownership opportunities for the American people.

The Department is committed to furthering the promise of self-sufficiency in every American while promoting economic development to revitalize rural, tribal, and urban communities across the country.

The Office of Housing provides vital public services through its nationally administered programs.

It oversees the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), the largest mortgage insurer in the world, and regulates important parts of the housing industry.

The Office of Housing is committed to building and preserving healthy neighborhoods and communities through homeownership, rental housing and healthcare opportunities.

The following are the duties of this position at the GS-13.

If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position.

As a Management Analyst, you will: Analyze and evaluate on a quantitative qualitative basis the effectiveness of line program operations in meeting established goals and objectives.

Evaluate and advise on organization structures, methods, and procedures. Analyze management information requirements.

Develop, analyze, and evaluate new or modified program management policies, regulations, goals, or objectives.

Develop procedures and systems for assessing the effectiveness of programs management processes.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/7/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/7/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 26-HUD-12882640