Program Analyst

DC Government; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The District of Columbia Department of Corrections seeks a Program Analyst in the Program and Case Management Division. The role analyzes current and proposed operating programs to evaluate effectiveness in achieving objectives.

Duties include gathering information from records and interviews, analyzing issues, developing solutions and performance measures, and preparing briefings with findings and recommendations for implementation. Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Qualifications

• Specialized Experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.
• To be creditable, one (1) year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.

Responsibilities

• Gathers and organizes information from records, computer files, previous studies, and interviews.
• Analyzes information to identify issues and isolate problems, develops solutions and measurements of productivity and effectiveness.
• Develops detailed briefings and reports of findings and recommendations and convinces others to implement recommendations.

Job description

This position is located in the DC Department of Corrections (DOC) Program and Case Management Division. The Program Analyst primary responsibility for analyzing current and proposed operating program(s) to evaluate their actual or potential effectiveness in achieving objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities

Gathers and organizes information from a variety of sources such as records, computer files, previous studies, and interviews, analyzes information to identify issues and isolate problems, develops solutions and measurements of productivity and effectiveness for use by others, develops detailed briefings and reports of findings and recommendations, and convinces others to implement recommendations.

Assignments may involve independent studies to determine the proper organization and structure of the activities of an agency, department, or large office; the conduct of studies to measure and track the progress and accomplishments of a District of Columbia organizational component dedicated to a major assigned organizational function; the planning of a single program to be carried out by various field organizations by identifying, collecting, and analyzing appropriate information, and presenting findings.

Qualifications and Education

Specialized Experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, one (1) year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.

Licenses and Certifications

None.

Working Conditions/Environment

The work is performed in a normal office setting. The work area is adequately heated, lighted, and ventilated.

Other Significant Facts

Tour of Duty

Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Pay Plan, Series and Grade

CS-0343-11

Promotion Potential

No known potential.

Duration of Appointment

Career Service – Regular Appointment.

Collective Bargaining Unit

This position is not covered under a collective bargaining agreement.

Position Designation

This position is designated as a Safety Sensitive position and is subject to mandatory pre-employment and periodic Criminal Background Checks and Traffic Records Checks (as applicable). This position is also subject to mandatory pre-employment and random Drug and Alcohol Testing. In this position, you may be disqualified from employment based on the presence of marijuana in test results, even if you possess a medical card authorizing the use of medical marijuana.

A TB Test is required prior to entry on duty.

EEO Statement

The District of Columbia Government does not discriminate or retaliate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, family responsibilities, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, homeless status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, participation in a legally protected activity, parental status, matriculation, personal appearance, credit information, status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, sexual offense, or stalking, military service, or other non-merit factor.