Management and Program Analyst

US Office of the Secretary; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Office of the Secretary within the Department of Commerce seeks a Management and Program Analyst at the GS-12 level in the Washington, DC area. The role focuses on analyzing administrative functions and management practices, researching Federal laws and policies, and developing SOPs and related documents.

Responsibilities include drafting analytical information, findings, and recommendations for diverse audiences, and supporting program evaluation and policy development across internal

Qualifications

• Specialized experience at GS-12 level or equivalent.
• Experience analyzing administrative and programmatic functions, organizational structures, work processes, and management practices.
• Experience researching and interpreting Federal laws, regulations, policies, and management practices to develop or modify policies or procedures.
• Experience drafting analytical information, findings, and recommendations for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Analyze administrative and programmatic functions, organizational structures, and work processes.
• Research and interpret Federal laws, regulations, and policies to develop or modify procedures.
• Develop or support management programs, SOPs, handbooks, and related documentation.
• Draft written analyses, findings, and recommendations for internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Analyzing administrative functions

Policy interpretation

Program evaluation

Written analytical reporting

Job description

This vacancy is for a Management and Program Analyst in the Office of the Secretary within the Department of Commerce.

Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Occupational-Series
Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience need not have been in the federal government.

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.

To qualify at the GS-12 level, you must meet the following:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

• Analyzing administrative and programmatic functions, organizational structures, work processes, and management practices;
• Researching and interpreting Federal laws, regulations, policies, and management practices to develop or modify existing policies, procedures, and/or processes.
• Developing or supporting management or program evaluation and developing SOPs, handbooks, and other documents; AND
• Composing and drafting written analytical information, findings, and recommendations for internal and external stakeholders and diverse audiences.