Management and Program Analyst

Department of Energy Headquarters; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 126,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Energy Headquarters is seeking a Management and Program Analyst to provide expert management and program analysis across the Office of Science - ORNL Site Office. The role focuses on policy integration, high-level evaluation, and operational oversight of Site Office initiatives.

You will conduct comprehensive qualitative and quantitative studies, deliver strategic recommendations to senior leadership, analyze broad policies, and define reporting systems.

Qualifications

• There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive qualitative and quantitative studies of complex, mission-critical programs and operations to assess efficiency, determine mission impact, and identify operational weaknesses.
• Deliver authoritative recommendations, strategic briefings, and decision packages to senior leadership to guide policy integration, organizational priorities, and administrative management decisions.
• Analyze broad federal, departmental, and administrative policies, regulations, and legislative proposals to establish operational guidance, ensure compliance, and implement needed procedural changes. Define requirements, specifications, and evaluation methodologies to develop, maintain, and enhance administrative and program reporting systems.
• Facilitate collaboration and align conflicting operational interests across multiple divisions, partner organizations, and external stakeholders to drive accountability and resolve complex program challenges. Manage official visits, diplomatic protocol, and high-level executive engagements for the Site Office to maintain strategic stakeholder relations.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Department of Energy Headquarters

This position is part of the Office of Science - ORNL Site Office, Department of Energy. As a Management and Program Analyst, you will provide expert management and program analysis to drive policy integration, high-level evaluation, and operational oversight across Site Office initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

As a Management and Program Analyst, you will: Conduct comprehensive qualitative and quantitative studies of complex, mission-critical programs and operations to assess efficiency, determine mission impact, and identify operational weaknesses. Deliver authoritative recommendations, strategic briefings, and decision packages to senior leadership to guide policy integration, organizational priorities, and administrative management decisions.

Analyze broad federal, departmental, and administrative policies, regulations, and legislative proposals to establish operational guidance, ensure compliance, and implement needed procedural changes. Define requirements, specifications, and evaluation methodologies to develop, maintain, and enhance administrative and program reporting systems.

Facilitate collaboration and align conflicting operational interests across multiple divisions, partner organizations, and external stakeholders to drive accountability and resolve complex program challenges. Manage official visits, diplomatic protocol, and high-level executive engagements for the Site Office to maintain strategic stakeholder relations.

Requirements & Education

There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Department of Energy Headquarters, Department of Energy.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $125776 – $163514/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-16.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.