Program Analyst (Management Analyst)

Full Job Description

This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR You must have one year specialized experience to perform successfully the duties of the position.

To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service performing ALL of the following: Applies qualitative and quantitative analytical methods to assess administrative operations and program performance.

Identifies inefficiencies in administrative operations and develops recommendations to improve program effectiveness and operational performance.

Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders on action items, inquiries, and correspondence.

Researches and analyzes issues and tracks action items through resolution to ensure completion of assigned deliverables.

Documenting experience: IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience.

In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time.

As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification.

Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume.

Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational application questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

In accordance with Office of Personnel Management policy, federal employees are assumed to have gained experience by performing duties and responsibilities appropriate for their official series and grade level as described in their position description.

Experience that would not normally be part of the employee's position is creditable, however, when documented by satisfactory evidence, such as a signed memorandum from the employee's supervisor or an SF-50 or SF-52 documenting an official detail or other official assignment.

The documentation must indicate whether the duties were performed full time or, if part time, the "percentage of times" the other duties were performed.

It is expected that this documentation is included in the employee's official personnel record.

In order to receive credit for experience in your resume that is not within the official series and grade level of your official position, you must provide a copy of the appropriate documentation of such experience as indicated above.

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; community; student; social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to gain employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

If such experience is on a part-time basis, you must provide the average number of hours worked per week as well as the beginning and ending dates of the experience so it can be fully credited.

OPM Qualification General Policies Website Major Duties:

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY As a Program Analyst you will use your knowledge of and experience with the Office of Mission Acquisition Solutions (OMAS) to optimize business results and customer experience by: Review and evaluate managerial policies and procedures to determine gaps where additional guidance is needed and analyzes the impact of proposed legislation on agency operations.

Compile data and prepare complex administrative and management reports that emanate from the Department or high echelons in the organization.

Serve as analyst and advisor to management on the effectiveness and efficiency of the organization on acquisition-related management and administrative regulations, guidelines and processes.

Provide leadership, guidance and supervision to the procurement operations of multiple HHS programs.