Program Analyst

U.S. Coast Guard; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

This vacancy is for a GS-0343-7/9, PROGRAM ANALYST located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, SFLC WSD WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT BR -SFLC-WSD-WMB in Glen Burnie, MD.

The position requires specialized experience or graduate education as described in the qualification statements, with opportunities for education substitutions in some cases. Applicants will be evaluated against the GS-07/GS-09 criteria and federal requirements.

Qualifications

• 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-06
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• Experience analyzing administrative or management programs
• Experience collecting, reviewing, and interpreting data to identify trends, issues, or program effectiveness
• Applying federal laws, regulations, policies, and procedures to program activities
• Coordinating with management and organizational staff to support program goals and requirements
• Education can substitute for experience in some cases for graduate study
• Note: Education cannot substitute for experience at this grade level

Responsibilities

• Assist with the analysis and evaluation of administrative or management programs
• Collect, review, and interpret data to identify trends, issues, or program effectiveness
• Conduct research and assist in developing findings, reports, and recommendations
• Apply established policies, regulations, procedures, and guidelines to program activities
• Coordinate with management and organizational staff to support program goals, projects, and requirements

Skills

Analytical thinking

Program evaluation

Data interpretation

Policy application

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Master's degree in related field

LL.B. or J.D. (related)

Job description

This vacancy is for a GS-0343-7/9, PROGRAM ANALYST located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, SFLC WSD WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT BR -SFLC-WSD-WMB in Glen Burnie, MD.

To qualify at the GS-07 grade level

Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis.

• Assisting with the analysis and evaluation of administrative or management programs.
• Collecting, reviewing, and interpreting data to identify trends, issues, or program effectiveness.
• Conducting research and assisting in developing findings, reports, and recommendations.
• Applying established policies, regulations, procedures, and guidelines to program or management activities.
• Coordinating with management and organizational staff to support program goals, projects, and operational requirements
• OR - 1 full year of graduate level education
• OR - superior academic achievement.

To qualify at the GS-09 grade level

Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis.

• Analyzing and evaluating administrative, workforce, or management programs to determine effectiveness and identify area for improvement.
• Conducting management studies, research, and fact-finding to identify and resolve organizational or program issues.
• Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative data and developing findings and recommendations.
• Applying and interpreting federal laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to program or workforce management.
• Coordinating with organizational stakeholders to address workforce, manpower, organizational development, or resource requirements.
• OR - master's or equivalent graduate degree
• OR - 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree
• OR - LL.B. or J.D., if related.

NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or related applicable assessment) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level.

National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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.