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PROGRAM ANALYST

U.S. Coast Guard

Department of Homeland Security

Fresh

Salary

$70,623 - $111,087

per year

Closes

February 22, 2026More DHS jobs →

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 analyzing and improving programs related to workforce planning, budgeting, and human resources for the U.S. Coast Guard's logistics operations.

You'll advise managers on organizational efficiency, handle complex issues independently, and support manpower reports and strategic projects.

It's a good fit for someone with experience in government or program analysis who enjoys problem-solving and working with teams in a structured environment.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience at GS-07 level for GS-09 (e.g., applying analytical methods to program efficiency, interpreting laws and policies, maintaining working relationships)
  • One year of specialized experience at GS-09 level for GS-11 (e.g., independently planning projects for manpower reports and assignments)
  • Ability to analyze administrative programs and conduct management surveys on organizational effectiveness
  • Expertise in planning, programming, budgeting, execution, and human resources allocations
  • Skill in advising management on workforce management and strategic initiatives
  • Experience resolving complex issues related to program operations and resources
  • Strong interpersonal skills for working inside and outside the organization

Full Job Description

This vacancy is for a GS-0343-9/11, PROGRAM ANALYST located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, SFLC WSD WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT BR -SFLC-WSD-WMB in BALTIMORE, Maryland.

To qualify at the GS- 09 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 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.

Applying Analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to complex or issues concerning efficiency and effectiveness of program operations.

Able to interrupt pertinent laws, regulations, policies, and precedents which affect the use of program and related support resources in organizations.

Demonstrating skill in maintaining effective working relationships inside and outside the immediate organization.

Working under supervisor on planning and organizing a variety of projects that the organization needs for manpower reports and assignments.

To qualify at the GS-11grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 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.

Applying Analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to complex or issues concerning efficiency and effectiveness of program operations.

Able to interrupt pertinent laws, regulations, policies, and precedents which affect the use of program and related support resources in organizations.

Demonstrating skill in maintaining effective working relationships inside and outside the immediate organization.

Independently responsible for planning and organizing a variety of projects that the organization needs for manpower reports and assignments.

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 PROGRAM ANALYST and be responsible for providing expertise in the areas of planning, programming, budgeting, execution, and reviewing and Human Resources and organizational/manpower allocations in support of the USCG, Surface Force Logistics Center.

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

Typical work assignments include: Serving as an advisor to management, in areas to include but not limited to; workforce management, organizational effectiveness, and strategic initiatives, with independent responsibilities for resolving controversial and complex issues.

Developing, overseeing, and analyzing administrative programs and conduct management surveys and/or research on substantive issues of moderate scope and impact to assess the effectiveness of program operations for a large complex organization.

Collecting, reviewing, evaluating, and interpreting data to provide advice and recommendations to staff via reports, briefings, and project papers.

Planning and carrying out projects to provide comprehensive management-related services on a variety of complex interrelated issues.

Researching and interpreting federal laws, regulations, policies, and procedures to advise on intent and application of concepts and principles to different situations that arise.

Coordinating with different organizations to identify development needs and opportunities to maximize capabilities and achieve organizational manpower goals.

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: 2/10/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/11/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 26-12883669-NE-DLG-ST