Program Analyst (GS3549-CO-002)

National Experienced Workforce Solutions; Fort Collins (CO); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

NEW Solutions partners with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to provide Experienced Services through the ESP. The Program Analyst coordinates multiple research projects and science delivery activities, supporting communication with managers and stakeholders from Fort Collins, CO, or remotely.

Applicants should have a minimum of 7 years in the field or related areas plus administrative operations, and/or a BA/BS in Biological, Natural Resource, and Environmental Sciences. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in the field or related area and administrative operations.
• BA/BS Degree in Biological, Natural Resource, and Environmental Sciences.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage multiple research projects and science delivery activities.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with partners and project teams.
• Prepare project documentation and communicate progress to supervisors and leadership.
• Support translation and dissemination of scientific findings to managers and stakeholders.

Skills

Coordination

Communication

Documentation

Education

BA/BS in Biological, Natural Resource, and Environmental Sciences

Tools

Windows

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Access

MS PowerPoint

MS Teams

MS Outlook

MS SharePoint

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Program Analyst (GS3549-CO-002)

ID: GS3549-CO-002

Location: Fort Collins

Posted Date: 11/6/2026

Agency: USGS

Wage/Hr: $80.00

Hours/Week: 14 hrs per week/Estimated 924 total hours

Minimum Age: 55

Location Comments: Enrollee must be willing to work on Central of Mountain time zone to support the office. Enrollee may either work in the Fort Collins, CO office or remote.

For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States.

NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). These experienced professionals provide administrative, technical, and professional support to the U.S. Geological Survey U.S. Geological Survey through the Experienced Services Program (ESP).

Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an ?at-will? relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee.

PLEASE NOTE: An ?Enrollee? is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions. An ?Enrollee? is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the agency and administered by NEW Solutions.

Potential travel for occasional travel for meetings.

This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States.

Enrollee must be willing to work on Central of Mountain time zone to support the office. Enrollee may either work in the Fort Collins, CO office or remote.

Duties:

Provides coordination and support for multiple research projects, partnerships, and science delivery activities, ensuring timely progress toward project goals. Assists with communication, documentation, and translation of scientific findings for resource managers and stakeholders.This project supports ongoing research, collaboration, and science delivery efforts related to ecosystem health and climate impacts. Additional project information will be provided as needed to support work planning and coordination

• Coordinate and manage multiple research projects and science delivery activities40%
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with partners and project teams30%
• Prepare project documentation and communicate progress to supervisors and leadership20%
• Support translation and dissemination of scientific findings to managers and stakeholders10%

Qualifications:

Minimum of 7 year(s) of experience in the field or in a related area and administrative operations OR BA/BS Degree in Biological, Natural Resource, and Environmental Sciences

• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams, MS Outlook, MS SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat

Other:

• Overnight travel: potentially 1 -2 times per year, 4-5 nights total for the year
• Physical requirements: Work is primarily sedentary and performed in an office or remote setting, requiring the ability to sit or stand for extended periods, use a computer, and participate in virtual or in-person meetings. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced Service Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW Solutions?s policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in the federal programs.