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Posted: March 10, 2026 (3 days ago)

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Management Analyst

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

Department of Justice

Fresh

Salary

$97,307 - $126,502

per year

Closes

March 31, 2026More DOJ jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job involves analyzing data and operations within the federal prison system's sentence computation center to ensure policies are followed, identify issues, and support leadership in improving programs.

The role focuses on reviewing program effectiveness, monitoring performance trends, and researching laws to help shape policies for inmate sentencing and reentry.

It's a good fit for someone with experience in corrections or legal analysis who enjoys detail-oriented work in a government setting.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in correctional techniques, theories, and principles
  • Knowledge of sentencing methodologies, including combining sentences with differing structures for aggregation
  • Familiarity with legal resources such as agency manuals, policy issuances, court decisions, Code of Federal Regulations, and the Federal Register
  • Understanding of relevant laws, U.S. Code, DOJ/BOP policies, District of Columbia statutes, and court decisions
  • Ability to conduct systematic reviews of program data, evaluate operational effectiveness, and perform internal control assessments
  • Skills in monitoring program performance trends and statistical data for accuracy and interpretability
  • Experience researching and interpreting legislation, congressional history, and providing input on policy development

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 qualification requirements. Education There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position.

OR Experience 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 particular 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: Experience in the application of correctional techniques theories, and principles.

Experience in the sentencing and methodology of combining sentences with differing structures for aggregation purposes.

Experience in the legal resources in agency manuals, policy issuances, court decisions and precedents, in Code of Federal Regulations, and the Federal Register. Experience in the laws and U.S.

Code, DOJ/BOP policy and District of Columbia statues, as well as court decisions. If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience.

To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities.

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

The incumbent is responsible for conducting systematic reviews of Designations and Sentence Computation Center (DSCC) program data to enhance management information provided to the Executive Staff and to help determine where the DSCC's audit and review efforts should be focused.

The work involves evaluating the effectiveness of the DSCC's operations by conducting internal control assessments which are designed to measure policy compliance, identify weaknesses or potential problem areas.

The incumbent will be expected to assist the DSCC Chief and Section Chief's with establishing branch goals, strategic plans and to improve program effectiveness.

Monitors program performance information (trends, statistical data) provided to BOP Executive Staff members to ensure the information is valid, meaningful and easily interpreted.

The incumbent researches and interprets legislation, congressional minutes and history to provide input to management and policy staff on the development of Bureau policy.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/10/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/11/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: GRA-2026-0011