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Posted: January 7, 2026 (7 days ago)

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Management and Program Analyst (Workforce Management)

U.S. Coast Guard

Department of Homeland Security

Fresh

Location

Washington, District of Columbia

Salary

$121,785 - $187,093

per year

Closes

January 19, 2026

GS-3 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $26,979 - $35,074

Typical requirements: 6 months general experience. Some college or vocational training.

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

Job Description

Summary

This job involves helping the U.S.

Coast Guard plan and manage its workforce by analyzing personnel needs, developing project plans, and advising on organizational changes like succession and retention strategies.

It's ideal for experienced professionals in human resources or program analysis who enjoy tackling complex team and staffing challenges in a government setting.

Candidates with a background in federal or military environments will find it a strong match.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12 for GS-13 level, including project plan development, personnel management, report preparation, information dissemination, and program analysis
  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13 for GS-14 level, including advanced project planning, organizational planning (succession mapping, design, retention), independent program analysis, and knowledge of military command structures
  • Ability to interpret regulations, apply new personnel methods, and advise on controversial issues with widespread impact
  • Experience conducting complex analyses for total personnel management needs in large organizations
  • Familiarity with quantitative and qualitative methods for managing, planning, and implementing organizational initiatives
  • No substitution of education for experience; must demonstrate qualifications through resume (not copied from announcement)

Full Job Description

This vacancy is for a GS-0343-13/14, Management and Program Analyst (Workforce Planning) located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S.

Coast Guard, Workforce Planning and HR Analytics Division in Washington, District of Columbia.

To qualify at the GS-13 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the federal sector.

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work.

Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis: Project Plan Development: At least one year assisting a team to develop a mutually acceptable project plan, within an established structure of priorities, funding, and overall project objectives, which typically includes identification of the work to be done, the scope of the project, and deadlines for its completion.

Personnel Management: At least one year interpreting regulations and studying procedures, and the initial application of new methods for personnel management.

Preparing Reports: At least one year advising management of potentially controversial findings, issues, or problems with widespread impact.

Disseminating Widespread Information: At least one year completing work that is also reviewed critically outside the employee's immediate office by staff and line management officials whose programs and employees would be affected by implementation of the recommendations Program Analysis: At least one year assisting with conducting extensive analysis in which the nature and scope of the issues are complex, requiring careful study in search of solutions to problems in consideration of the total personnel management needs of complex organizations.

To qualify at the GS-14 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the federal sector.

Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis: Project Plan Development: At least one year at the GS-13 equivalent level working directly with staff organizations to develop a mutually acceptable project plan, within an established structure of priorities, funding, and overall project objectives, which typically includes identification of the work to be done, the scope of the project, and deadlines for its completion Organizational Planning: At least one year serving as advisor and consultant for the organization with responsibility for leading in the following initiatives: (1) succession mapping, (2) organizational design, (3) retention planning, (4) acquisition management, and/or (5) lab demo.

Program Analysis: At least one year independently conducting extensive analysis in which the nature and scope of the issues are complex, requiring careful study in search of solutions to problems in consideration of the total personnel management needs of complex organizations.

Military Command Structure: At least one year working with the military command structure, missions, programs, and organizational relationships within the Organization and Command as well as a thorough knowledge of quantitative and qualitative methods and techniques to manage, plan, coordinate, integrate, and implement organization initiatives.

NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or related applicable assessment) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level.

National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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. Major Duties:

You will serve as a Management and Program Analyst (Workforce Planning) and be responsible for planning, administering, and evaluating the complex and critical administrative operations and programs of the Deputy Commandant for Personnel (DCP), in order to ensure the overall effectiveness and efficiency of programs, operations, organizations, and agency functions.

Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.

Typical work assignments include: Working with staff organizations to ensure effective action planning in support of strategic goals.

Reviewing organizational structures to assess if the agency is properly aligned to effectively achieve stated goals.

Identifying alternative approaches and coordinating positions across the organization.

Serving as advisor and consultant for the organization with responsibility for leading in the following initiatives:

succession mapping,

organizational design,

retention planning,

acquisition management, and/or

lab demo.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application.

Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments.

Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis.

If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision.

You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement.

To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation Information

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/7/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/8/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 26-12860194-HQ-AE-ST