Program Analyst

USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service in the United States is seeking a senior Program Analyst and Project Manager to analyze initiatives, evaluate program areas, develop and administer surveys, and analyze data to inform decisions.

The incumbent will lead cross-functional teams, coordinate projects, manage contracts for specialized services, and provide recommendations to senior management.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13 level.
• Experience coordinating and integrating project activities and managing resources (contracts for specialized services).
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams to design, conduct, and implement program evaluation surveys.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and recommend on initiatives and issues across program areas.
• Develop and administer surveys and analyze data to inform decisions.
• Serve as senior analyst and project manager overseeing related projects.

Skills

Audit liaison

Audit responses

Cost-benefit analysis

Project coordination

Survey design & evaluation

Job description

This position is in Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO). The incumbent serves as a senior Program Analyst and Project Manager responsible for analyzing and making recommendations with respect to initiatives and issues related to evaluating program areas, developing, and administering surveys and analyzing data. Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.

Specialized Experience:

Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-13 level) that demonstrates the statements below:

• Conducted audit liaison functions with GAO and OIG (or similar groups) and prepared advisories for senior managers;
• Prepared audit responses that complied with current policies and met GAO and OIG (or similar groups) requirements;
• Designed and executed analytical studies and cost-benefit analyses to develop business cases for Company/Agency projects.
• Coordinated and integrated project activities and managed project resources, including contracts for specialized services;
• Led multidisciplinary teams to design, conduct, and implement Company/Agency program evaluation surveys.

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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

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