Program Analyst

Summary This vacancy is for a Program Analyst position located at the U.S. Census Bureau Headquarters in Suitland, Maryland. The Census Bureau is accessible from the Metro Rail Green Line - Suitland Station. This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Program Analyst, 0343-13 positions within the Census Bureau in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience. Learn more about this agency Duties Use program management techniques to develop, analyze, and evaluate new or modified program procedures, processes, policies, regulations, goals/objectives for assessing effective programs and/or management processes. Assist with managing schedules, budgeting and reporting related to contract requirements, evaluated risks, benefits, and relationships with other organizations and projects. Communicate orally and in writing to multiple audiences while preparing and maintaining program contract portfolio information to evaluate and advise on organization structures, methods, and procedures using formal and informal techniques. Analyze, evaluate and report on contractual progress related to schedule, budget and risks to Government Program Management Office and manage information requirements for the effectiveness of meeting established goals and objectives. Requirements Conditions of employment Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. U.S. Citizen. Suitable for Federal employment. Registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov). This is a term appointment not to exceed 4 years. At management discretion, this appointment may be extended up to a maximum of 10 years from the original appointment date. A trial period may be required. This announcement will close at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the date the first 150 applicants are received or on April 28, 2026, whichever comes first. A USA Hire assessment is required. An email will be sent with additional information after you submit your application. You will have 48 hours from the date you submit your application to complete the assessment. This is a BARGAINING unit position. This position may be covered by one or more of the following bargaining units: American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 2782(HQ) or AFGE Local 1438(DN). If you have specific questions, please contact the HR Specialist. Qualifications To qualify for the position of Program Analyst, at GG-0343-13, you must meet the qualification requirements listed below. Specialized Experience: For the GG-13, you must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS/GG-12 in the Federal service. Experience for this position includes: reviewing program-related requests for modifications, proposals, and quotation documents; completing program management documentation (e.g. project schedules, evaluations, test plans, invoices, etc.) and maintaining related records including housing in a document repository; and researching and interpreting program risks, budget and/or finance guidelines, rules, regulations, and policies. Education: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level. 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. After you submit this application, you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required. You will have 48 hours from the date you submit your application to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application. Additional information Applicants who apply under this Job Opportunity Announcement may opt-in (at their request) to allow the sharing of their resume, and other associated documents with other Federal Agencies who have vacancies within the same occupational series, grade and pay band (or its equivalent), and full performance level in the same duty location or commuting area of the duty location listed on the Job Opportunity Announcement. Reasonable Accommodation (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, based on your adjudication decision. 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. The Department of Commerce also provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Human Resources Office. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. TTY users can contact the Human Resources Office via the Federal Relay Service, 1-800-877-8339. 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. 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.