Lead Program Analyst

Office of Personnel Management; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of Personnel Management (OPM) seeks a Lead Analyst in the Office of Inspector General's Office of Audits and Evaluations. The role independently evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of OPM programs, ensuring alignment with goals, objectives, and resources.

The incumbent supports the Director and Congress by delivering credible, transparent information that informs accountability and decision making.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-13 level in the Federal service.
• Experience in planning and conducting qualitative and/or quantitative analyses to identify trends, program risks, or areas for improvement.
• Experience developing evaluation plans to assess program performance, operations, or compliance.
• Experience preparing analytical reports with findings and recommendations for management.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct qualitative and/or quantitative analyses to identify trends, discrepancies, and risks.
• Develop evaluation plans to assess program operations, performance, or compliance.
• Prepare analytical reports presenting findings and recommendations to management.
• Coordinate with program officials to develop corrective action recommendations that improve operations.

Job description

The incumbent serves as a lead analyst in the OPM Office of the Inspector General's Office of Audits and Evaluations, which independently evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of OPM programs and whether they operate in line with their goals, objectives, and resources. The office assists the Director and Congress by providing credibility, transparency, and information that improves accountability and decision making.

For the GS14: You must have at least one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-13 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing ALL of the following: Planning and conducting qualitative and/or quantitative analyses to identify trends, discrepancies, program risks, or areas for improvement; Developing evaluation plans to assess program operations, performance, or compliance; Preparing analytical reports to present findings and recommendations to management and program officials; AND Coordinating with program officials to develop corrective action recommendations that improve program operations. Merit promotion applicants must meet time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. One year at the GS-13 grade level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS 14 level. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. 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.