Program Analyst

Full Job Description

This vacancy is for a Program Analyst position located at the U.S. Census Bureau Headquarters in Suitland, Maryland. The Census Bureau is accessible from the Metro Rail Green Line - Suitland Station.

This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Program Analyst, 0343-13 positions within the Census Bureau in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.

To qualify for the position of Program Analyst, at GG-0343-13, you must meet the qualification requirements listed below.

Specialized Experience: For the GG-13, you must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS/GG-12 in the Federal service.

Experience for this position includes: reviewing program-related requests for modifications, proposals, and quotation documents; completing program management documentation (e.g.

project schedules, evaluations, test plans, invoices, etc.) and maintaining related records including housing in a document repository; and researching and interpreting program risks, budget and/or finance guidelines, rules, regulations, and policies.

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

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. After you submit this application, you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required.

You will have 48 hours from the date you submit your application to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application. Major Duties:

• Use program management techniques to develop, analyze, and evaluate new or modified program procedures, processes, policies, regulations, goals/objectives for assessing effective programs and/or management processes.
• Assist with managing schedules, budgeting and reporting related to contract requirements, evaluated risks, benefits, and relationships with other organizations and projects.
• Communicate orally and in writing to multiple audiences while preparing and maintaining program contract portfolio information to evaluate and advise on organization structures, methods, and procedures using formal and informal techniques.
• Analyze, evaluate and report on contractual progress related to schedule, budget and risks to Government Program Management Office and manage information requirements for the effectiveness of meeting established goals and objectives.