Program Analyst - DIRECT HIRE

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet either the education and/or specialized experience requirements.

To qualify for the GS-11 on Experience, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-09 it must include:

• Experience preparing data presentations in written and graphical form, assisting in quantitative and qualitative analysis for performance measures and applying performance reporting methods.

To qualify for the GS-11 on Education alone, you must have:
3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.
You can also qualify based on a combination of higher level graduate education and experience. This must be fully supported by your resume and transcripts, provided with your application.

To qualify for the GS-12 on Experience, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-11 it must include:

• Experience preparing data presentations in written and graphical form, conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis for performance measures, implementing performance planning analysis and managing reporting activities.

You cannot qualify on education at the GS-12 level; you must have experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

• Performance Planning: The systematic and structured approach to successfully achieve the desired goals of an individual or team throughout the assessment year.
• Performance Reporting: The process of collecting, analyzing, and presenting data on product or project performance allowing teams to identify areas for improvement and make data-driven decisions. 
• Program Evaluation: A formal and productive procedure to measure work and results based on job/program responsibilities.

For all types of consideration, 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

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Students enrolled in a qualifying degree program can apply if the anticipated graduation date is within six months of closing date of the announcement. Graduation transcript must be received before start date.

Other applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.