Program Analyst

Office of the Secretary of the Interior (DOI); Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

Office of the Secretary of the Interior seeks a Program Analyst within the Interior Business Center to analyze and improve business operations across multiple programs. You will plan and conduct program studies, act as a technical expert, and support leadership with data-driven insights.

This role emphasizes analytical rigor and cross-functional collaboration. Responsibilities include developing complex reports, dashboards, and guidance materials, while interpreting applicable regulations to

Qualifications

• Experience analyzing and evaluating business operations.
• Ability to plan, conduct program studies and projects.
• Experience developing technical reports, dashboards, and briefing materials.

Responsibilities

• Collect, validate, and analyze complex data from multiple sources to support leadership decisions.
• Conduct analytical assessments of business programs to determine efficiency and compliance.
• Formulate data-driven recommendations and support modernization initiatives.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and briefing materials for leadership and stakeholders.
• Apply policies and guidance to identify program requirements and ensure compliance.

Skills

Data analysis

Project planning

Reporting

Analytical thinking

Job description

Summary

Location will be determined based on your current DOI approved duty station location.

This position is part of the Interior Business Center (IBC), Acquisition Services Directorate (AQD).

The incumbent will be responsible for analyzing and evaluating business operations, planning and conducting program studies and projects, and serving as a technical expert for assigned business program areas.

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Summary

Location will be determined based on your current DOI approved duty station location.

This position is part of the Interior Business Center (IBC), Acquisition Services Directorate (AQD).

The incumbent will be responsible for analyzing and evaluating business operations, planning and conducting program studies and projects, and serving as a technical expert for assigned business program areas.

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Overview

Help accepting applications Location

Few vacancies in the following location: Location Negotiable After Selection No matching locations found. Work site options

Telework eligible: Yes—as determined by the agency policy.

Remote job: No

Relocation expenses reimbursed: No

Salary: $106,437 – $138,370 per year. Actual salary will be adjusted to the physical worksite location OR include locality payment for your current DOI approved duty location.

Pay scale & grade: GS 13

Promotion potential: 13

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Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule: Full-time

Travel Required: Occasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type: Permanent

Occupations and job series: 0343 Management And Program Analysis

Supervisory status: No

Federal service type: This job is in the Competitive Service

Represented by a union: No

Drug test: No

Security clearance: Not Required

Position sensitivity and risk: Moderate Risk (MR)

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type:

• Credentialing
• Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure required: No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number: IBC-27-MP-13102084DC

Control number: 890812900

This job is open to

Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

Clarification from the agency

Current career or career conditional employee under the Policy, Management, and Budget (PMB) within the Department of the Interior (DOI) OR a current PMB employee eligible for a special hiring authority (e.g., Severely Disabled, 30% or more compensable disabled veteran, etc.).

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Duties

Within IBC AQD’s Business Operations, Program Analysts serve as technical, analytical, and operational experts across a range of business programs, including systems support, reporting and analytics, human capital or administrative services. Routine duties include but are not limited to:

• Collect, validate, and analyze complex, technical and programmatic data from multiple business systems and tools, integrating information to support program reporting and leadership decision-making.
• Conduct comprehensive analytical assessments of business programs, procedures, and overall operations to determine effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance with applicable requirements.
• Formulate data-driven recommendations and support related efforts to implement modernization initiatives that strengthen operational performance and service delivery across business programs.
• Develop technical or complex reports, presentations, briefing materials, dashboards, and other analytical products that clearly communicate findings, trends, insights, and recommendations to leadership, program stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.
• Efficiently research, interpret, and apply relevant policies, regulations, directives, and other guidance to identify program requirements, assess compliance, and provide technical guidance to staff and leadership.
• Draft guidance, clarifications, or process documentation as needed to support consistent program execution.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute special projects and cross-functional initiatives that advance AQD’s strategic initiatives and objectives.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• US Citizenship is required.
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by background investigation. Must obtain and maintain a favorable background investigation through Continuous Vetting throughout the duration of employment. All employees are required to be enrolled in Continuous Vetting, which authorizes government agencies to receive notifications of criminal activity and financial monitoring on individuals who hold low risk, public trust, or national security positions.
• Direct Deposit of pay is required.
• Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt.
• Status candidates must meet time-in-grade (see Qualifications).
• Must meet all conditions of employment listed under Stipulations of Employment below.

Qualifications

At the GS-13 level, you must meet the following qualification: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level. Specialized experience is defined as experience that is in or related to the line of work of this position and has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies to successfully perform the duties of this position. More specifically, this requirement involves experience in:

• Collecting and organizing program data from business systems, tools, or internal sources to support reporting or analysis.
• Planning, designing, and carrying out projects, studies, and evaluations related to business program operations, ensuring findings support leadership and organizational initiatives, policy alignment, and mission objectives.
• Preparing reports, summaries, presentations, or other written materials that communicate data, findings, or program information to supervisors or stakeholders.
• Supporting the development or maintenance of process documentation, standard operating procedures, or guidance materials.
• Demonstrating technical expertise in interpreting and applying governing policies, regulations, and operating procedures to support program activities and ensure compliance.
• Exemplifying the ability to work in customer-focused environment, to include instilling in others effective adaptability to change based on shifts in workload and/or customer requirements.

Applicants must carefully review the information in the “How You Will Be Evaluated ” section for important information and instructions pertaining to the multi-hurdle assessment process for this position.

Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

TIME-IN-GRADE: Current career or career-conditional employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower grade, with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b).

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.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for this series/grade.

Additional information

Career Transition Assistance Programs: CTAP provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming CTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF-50 reflecting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP, applicants must meet all of the criteria below:

1. Clearly exceed the minimum qualification/specialized experience requirements for this vacancy; AND
2. Meet basic eligibility requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), score at least 85 on the assessment: AND
3. Be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. For information on CTAP and ICTAP visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/

Appointment Authorities: For more information on appointment authority eligibility requirements:
Persons with Disabilities-Schedule A
+Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans

+Telework Suitability: The duties of this position are suitable for occasional telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval and if they meet the eligibility criteria based on agency policy.

+Stipulations of Employment: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or a 1-2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• Your performance and conduct;
• The needs and interests of the agency;
• Whether your continued employment would advance the organizational goals of the agency or the Government;
• Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment may be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

+Work Schedule: This position allows for a flexible work schedule.

+Miscellaneous: This agency uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.

This vacancy announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days.

Applicants who applied under vacancy announcement #IBC-27-MP-13094802DC must reapply under this announcement.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the application process is complete, your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), and any applicable assessment required for this position. Cheating on the online assessment may result in your removal from consideration. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

You will be evaluated for this job based on:

• The experience listed in your resume and how well you meet the experience listed in the qualification section of announcement and the competencies listed.
• Subject Matter Expert: Structured Resume Review
• If you are eligible and meet minimum qualifications, your resume may be reviewed by a subject-matter-expert to evaluate your knowledge, skills, abilities, and competences as they directly relate to the duties of this position.
• If your final score places you in the group of best qualified candidates, and you meet all eligibility and qualification requirements, you may be referred to the hiring official for further consideration.

You will be assessed on the following technical and soft skill competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics).

• Analytical Thinking
• Legal, Government, and Jurisprudence
• Management & Analysis
• Organizational Awareness
• Planning and Evaluating

Due Weight Consideration is a review process used to provide consideration to performance appraisals and awards submitted with each application on a used merit promotion certificate and factoring the results into the merit promotion selection process.

Please submit 1) a copy of your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation and 2) a list of any awards (e.g. superior performance awards, special act or achievement awards, quality step increase, etc.) you received in the last 5 years. Any performance appraisal/evaluation and award documentation you provide will be forwarded to the selecting official. The selecting official will review this documentation and give it due weight consideration during the overall selection process. If you do not have your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation, please submit a statement as to why it is not available. Please indicate if any prior performance appraisals/evaluations were at an acceptable level.

It is your responsibility to obtain and upload your performance appraisal/evaluation and/or list of awards prior to the closing of the vacancy announcement.

Required documents

Required Documents

Your document requirements are:

1. Your Resume listing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment mm/yy and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted, only the most current resume will be reviewed for qualifications.

Resumes must not exceed two single-sided pages and resumes longer than two pages will not be accepted. The minimum font size is 10-point for all body text. Headers may be slightly larger but must remain legible. All resumes must maintain a minimum 0.5-inch margins on all sides to ensure readability and prevent excessive content compression. Including supplemental pages or attachments disguised as resume extensions are prohibited and will not be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.

1. SF-50 Current Career/Career-Conditional Eligible, if applicable: Your most recent non-award Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50 or equivalent) showing that you are/were in the competitive service, as well as the highest grade (or promotion potential) held, on a permanent basis. If this information is unverifiable, you may be rated ineligible.
2. DD-214, if applicable: Member 4 Copy of DD-214 showing type of discharge/character of service for consideration under Veterans hiring authorities.
3. Due Weight Consideration:

• Performance Appraisal
• List of Awards over last five years

1. Other supporting documents :

• Veterans’ Preference documentation, if applicable
• If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming veterans’ preference , you must submit a copy of your DD-214 showing type of discharge/character of service or other proof of eligibility. If applicable , you must also submit an SF-15, “Application for 10-Point Veterans’ Preference” plus the proof required by that form. Failure to provide this documentation may result in a non-preference determination. For more information on veterans’ preference see https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-employment-initiative/vet-guide/.
• Non-competitive appointment authority documentation, if applicable (e.g., Schedule A letter, veteran documents). These links provide additional information: USAJOBS Help Center – Individuals with disabilities; USAJOBS Help Center – What documents do I need to provide when I apply?; CTAP Documentation: If you are applying under CTAP, you MUST submit proof of eligibility under 5 CFR 330.602(a) for CTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of your most recent performance rating, and a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP eligible.; Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable; Cover Letter, optional.

Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials – you must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc.

Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency’s staffing offices. Note: A PDF Portfolio contains multiple files assembled into an integrated PDF unit. The files in a PDF Portfolio can be in a wide range of file types created in different applications. To ensure the document is not a PDF Portfolio document, open the document and if there are multiple different documents with a variety of extensions, it is a PDF Portfolio document and will not be processed.

Do not upload documents with sensitive information. It is your responsibility to redact sensitive information of the documents you are uploading.

It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted prior to the closing date of the announcement.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Agency contact information

Krystal Simmons

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IBC Acquisition Services Directorate

381 Elden St. Suite 2000A

Herndon, VA 20170

US

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