Program Analyst (Planning)

Bureau of Reclamation; Lakewood (CO); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

The Bureau of Reclamation in Lakewood, Colorado is seeking a Program Analyst (Planning) to develop policy, provide program advice, and support water contracting, cost recovery, planning, rural water, and environmental compliance programs.

You will plan, research, analyze, and coordinate with planning staff, identify issues, and provide analysis to supervisors and directors; participate in reviews of feasibility studies; manage Rural Water Supply program components; develop reports and

Qualifications

• This position does not allow substituting education for experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, research, analyze, and liaise with internal and external entities; coordinate with planning staff.
• Identify issues and provide analysis to the Supervisor and Director, Policy, and Programs.
• Review Feasibility studies on behalf of Reclamation and the Department prior to submittal to the Office of Management and Budget and Congress.
• Provide program management for the Rural Water Supply Program, including proposed allocations of funding for authorized projects.
• Lead development of reports, funding opportunities, and other documents; ensure integration of planning principles and practices.
• Prepare draft legislative proposals for the Commissioner's Office regarding OMB, GAO, and Congressional committees.

Job description

You will serve as a Program Analyst (Planning)with Bureau of Reclamation. The position is responsible for policy development, policy advice, and program advice and assistance regarding Reclamation's water contracting, cost recovery, planning, rural water, and environmental compliance programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, research, analyze, and liaise with various internal and external entities, as well as regularly coordinate with planning staff throughout Reclamation.
• Identify issues and problem areas regarding Reclamation planning activities and provides analysis and advice to the Supervisor and the Director, Policy, and Programs.
• Participate in the review of Feasibility studies on behalf of Reclamation and the Department, prior to submittal of the studies to the Office of Management and Budget for subsequent transmittal to Congress.
• Provide program management for key components of Reclamation's Rural Water Supply Program, including development of proposed allocations of funding for authorized Reclamation Rural Water Projects.
• Lead the development of reports, studies, funding opportunity announcements and other documents associated with the, as needed, and ensures appropriate integration of planning principles, policies, and practices in the development of those programs.
• Prepare draft legislative proposals and related documents for the Commissioner's Office in dealing with the Office of Management and Budget, Government Accounting Office, Congressional Committees and other individuals and groups.
• Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.

Requirements & Education

This position does not allow substituting education for experience.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Bureau of Reclamation, Department of the Interior.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $99800 – $155521/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-22.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.