Management and Program Analyst

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/05/2026. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-13 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-12. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service.

An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade.

Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to some former Federal employees applying for reinstatement, as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. See the Required Document section below for more information regarding the SF-50s needed to verify time-in-grade.

You may qualify based on your experience as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-12 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.

Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Analyzing acquisition and logistics programs to identify efficiencies and support leadership decision-making; coordinating complex projects and enterprise initiatives by evaluating requirements, risks, and performance measures to achieve organizational objectives; researching and interpreting federal laws, regulations, and policies and providing guidance to ensure compliance; tracking and analyzing performance metrics and developing reports and briefings to support program improvements; assessing the impact of systems, policies, and procedures and implementing improvements to enhance operational effectiveness.

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; religions; 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.

Note: Resume must include job title and employer name, number of hours worked per week, start and end dates (including month and year), list of duties and responsibilities for each position held. In addition, if the experience was a federal position, you must list the grade for each position held. Failure to include this information may result in an ineligible rating. A full year of work is considered to be 40 hours of work per week.

Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

01Physical Requirements

The work is primarily sedentary, although some slight physical effort may be required. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at http://://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/. The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies.

To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified for this vacancy.

To be found well qualified, applicants must meet the following qualifications: Demonstrated experience analyzing acquisition and logistics programs, managing complex projects, improving processes, and advising leadership on program effectiveness and operational efficiency. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

IF APPLYING AS A CTAP ELIGIBLE: You must submit the following documentation demonstrating eligibility for CTAP/ICTAP: Resume Agency Reduction in Force notice; Most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location Most recent performance appraisal (must be fully successful or above) Local Commuting Area: The local commuting area for this position is defined as a radius of 50 miles from the applicable duty stations.

This includes all locations that fall within a 50-mile driving distance from 810 Vermont Ave NW, Washington DC 20420 and 6100 Oak Tree Blvd Ste 500, Independence OH 44131. Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.).

If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation.

Additionally, disabled Veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.

The Management and Program Analyst provides expert analysis, project management, and advisory services on complex programs, initiatives, and operational issues affecting the Office of Acquisition, Construction and Logistics (OALC), Office of Procurement. The position also supports the organization's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) actions and special projects.

The major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Coordinating and managing special projects and enterprise initiatives for a procurement organization, involving multiple stakeholders and organizations. Supporting the intake, tracking, review, and processing of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, including coordinating with program offices to gather responsive records, preparing draft responses, and reporting on request status to leadership.

Evaluating acquisition and logistics systems, procedures, and functions to identify opportunities for improvement. Conducting studies of complex program issues and developing recommendations to enhance operational effectiveness. Coordinating the collection and reporting of performance metrics for senior leadership review and decision-making. Reviewing program requirements, specifications, and capabilities to support strategic planning and resource management.

Developing and maintaining standard operating procedures to improve consistency and program effectiveness. Researching and interpreting policies, regulations, and guidance and recommending actions to ensure compliance. Identifying program risks and proposing mitigation strategies to support successful program execution. Providing technical expertise and process improvement recommendations to support acquisition and logistics operations.

Preparing reports, briefings, and presentations to communicate analytical findings and program results. Ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, security, and organizational requirements affecting program operations. Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Available Return to Office (RTO): RTO mandates are in effect and selectees will be required to report to in person work unless they have an approved exemption.

Telework: Available on an Adhoc Basis Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Management and Program Analyst/PD00167A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Required Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized