Management and Program Analyst

Summary This vacancy is to fill a Management and Program Analyst positions at the Department of Commerce, in the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), within the Office of Export Enforcement (OEE), Manassas Operations Center. The positions are advertised at three grade levels with the following 2026 GS Pay Scale Salary Ranges: GS-12: $102,415 - $133,142 GS-13: $121,785 - $158,322 If interested, you are encouraged to apply! Learn more about this agency Duties As a Management and Program Analyst, you will perform the following duties: Serves as an analyst and/or advisor to management on the evaluation of the effectiveness of a substantive program and its operations or a key segment of a broader major mission critical program, including support for training coordination activities. Develops, drives management initiatives to improve organizational efficiency and program effectiveness across assigned program areas, including training coordination processes. Evaluates and redesigns administrative and operational processes, including meetings, training coordination, reporting, and program coordination, and recommends improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Analyzes and interprets complex administrative documentation and program data related to personnel, budget, and operations, providing strategic recommendations to senior leadership. Serves as a principal liaison with internal and external stakeholders to assess program and training requirements, coordinate information flow, and support program integration and decision-making. The duties listed represent the full performance level (GS-13). At the GS-12 level, duties will be performed in a developmental capacity with increased independence and complexity. This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Management and Program Analyst GS-0343-12/13, full performance level GS-13, positions within the Department of Commerce in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience. Requirements Conditions of employment You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position. This position requires a TOP SECRET/SCI Clearance. Must be able to obtain and maintain the required clearance. You must successfully pass a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use of possession of drugs. A probationary period may be required. Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/). If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing. Bargaining Unit Position: No Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE form 450): No Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expense: Will not be paid Education Requirement: No Drug Test Required: This position is subject to pre-employment drug testing and random drug testing thereafter. Pre-employment physical Required: No Qualifications To qualify at the GS-12 grade level, you must possess (52) weeks of specialized experience equivalent to a GS-11 in the Federal Service as described below. Serving as a liaison with federal law enforcement training organizations and external training partners, such as FLETC, to support evaluation of training requirements. Conducting analysis to support planning and coordination of large-scale training events, including reviewing cost and resource data and making recommendations to improve program effectiveness. Assisting in evaluating program requirements and identifying resource needs for leadership in law enforcement, training, and mission support programs. Maintaining Facility Security Officer (FSO) certification and coordinating secure facility access. --------------------------------------------------------------------- To qualify at the GS-13 grade level, you must possess (52) weeks of specialized experience equivalent to a GS-12 in the Federal Service as described below. Serving as the principal liaison with federal law enforcement training organizations and external training partners, such as FLETC, to support evaluation of training requirements. Conducting independent analysis to support planning and coordination of large-scale training events, including evaluating requirements, reviewing cost and resource data, and making recommendations to improve program effectiveness. Providing guidance to programs on requirements and supporting leadership in resource allocation decisions. Performed collateral duty as a Facility Security Officer; controlling and coordinating sensitive facility access. Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Occupational-Series Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience need not have been in the federal government. 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; knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education There are no qualifying education substitutions at the GS-12 or GS-13 grade levels. NOTE: Special Instructions for Foreign Education: Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. You MUST provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing along with your application. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration. Additional information The following links provide information on various hiring authorities that do not fall under competitive examining procedures; however, they may enable you to apply through merit assignment procedures, or be eligible for a non-competitive appointment. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) ICTAP and CTAP Eligibles: CTAP and ICTAP candidates will be eligible if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a rating of 85 out of 100. Information about ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Career Transition Resources website at: Employee Guide to Career Transition Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Reasonable Accommodations (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Expand Hide  additional information 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 A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.