Management and Program Analyst

Washington Headquarters Services; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Headquarters Services is seeking a Management and Program Analyst to execute management and program analysis efforts and support administrative initiatives. This federal role may qualify at the GS-13 level for candidates with one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12.

The position emphasizes planning, coordinating, and evaluating cross-functional programs, developing decision papers, briefings, and SOPs to advise leadership on strategy and resources.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12 in the Federal service.
• Experience planning, coordinating, and managing complex cross-functional projects or programs from initiation through completion.

Responsibilities

• Execute management and program analysis efforts for the organization.
• Support analysis, development, coordination, and execution of administrative and analysis initiatives.

Skills

Cross-functional management

Program evaluation

Executive communications

Job description

The mission of Planning, Performance, and Integration Office (PPIO) is to advance the enterprise-wide strategic direction of WHS in achieving its goals and objectives. This position serves as the Management and Program Analyst responsible for executing management and program analysis efforts. The position supports the analysis, development, coordination, and execution of administrative and analysis initiatives.

In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below. You may qualify at the GS-13 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your experience:

• Planning, coordinating, and managing complex, cross-functional projects or programs from initiation through completion, including developing milestones, schedules, and tracking deliverables
• Conducting qualitative and quantitative program evaluations, performance studies, or data analyses to identify operational gaps and recommend process improvements to leadership
• Preparing executive-level decision papers, briefings, reports, or standard operating procedures (SOPs) to advise leadership on organizational strategy, program performance, or resource allocation

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

All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume. Your resume may not exceed two (2) pages. For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the duration of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration.

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