Management and Program Analyst

PLEASE NOTE: Based on the current hiring restrictions, selectees may be subject to additional approvals prior to an offer being extended. This position is located at Bureau of the Fiscal Service, Retail Payments and Accounting Division. As a Management and Program Analyst, you will be responsible for analysis of the efficiency and effectiveness of programs, development of improvements, implementation of new methods and procedures, and formation of long-range plans for the assigned organization. The following are the duties of this position at the GS-12. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position. Study, analyze, and develop methods, procedures, processes and policies used by the organization independently or as part of a team. Analyze and evaluate general and specific information needs relative to programs. Determine various ways of satisfying those needs and present options to officials in issue papers, written reports, and oral briefings. Establish criteria for measuring program effectiveness. Conduct or assist in developing long-range strategies for the major program elements. This involves monitoring existing plans, developing mechanisms to project future program developments and needs, keeping abreast of and conducting research relevant to programs, and developing strategies and plans to accomplish long-range goals. Provide support to management in a wide variety of administrative and operational matters. Compile data and perform statistical analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of programs and initiatives. Develop methods to track data and report results to management for budgetary, financial and staffing purposes. Review, evaluate and recommend modifications to program goals, objectives and priorities. Determine the organization's degree of success in attaining those goals, identify factors influencing program accomplishments and recommend actions accordingly.