Management and Program Analyst

Applicants must meet all qualification requirements prior to the closing date of this announcement, 11/20/2026. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience demonstrated in your resume, including volunteer work. Qualification claims are subject to verification. This vacancy is being announced at FP-03 (GS-13).

Specialized Experience at the FP-03 (GS-13) Level: To qualify for this position at the FP-03 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression, FP-04 or GS-11/12. This experience must be directly related to the work of the position and must have equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the role.

Specialized experience includes: Conducting evaluations at Overseas Posts and Headquarters. Providing expert analysis of programmatic milestones, Outcomes and Impact. Preparing management reports identifying best practices and problem areas. Conducting follow-up reviews on IG recommendations. Conducting complex audit/inspection activities.

Performing evaluations in compliance with CIGIE Blue Book Standards. ~AND~ Time-in-Grade Requirements: Current or former Federal employees, including Peace Corps employees, must meet applicable Time-in-Grade requirements to be eligible for this position. For positions above the FP-09 (GS-05) level, you must have completed at least one year (52 weeks) at the next lower grade in the normal line of progression for the position to which you are applying.

All current or former Federal employees, including internal employees, must provide a copy of their SF-50(s), "Notification of Personnel Action," to demonstrate that you meet Time-in-Grade requirements. For more information, refer to the "Required Documents" section below. Please note: Experience that satisfies the Specialized Experience requirements must be clearly documented in your resume. Failure to provide this information may result in disqualification.

Please review the "Required Documents" section of this announcement for further information on resume requirements. Specialized experience may be gained in the public sector, private sector, or through volunteer service (e.g., National Service programs such as Peace Corps or AmeriCorps, or other organizations such as professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, or social groups). One year of experience refers to full-time work. Part-time work will be credited on a prorated basis.

For more details on qualification requirements, refer to the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions, available on the OPM web site.

The Management and Program Analyst performs the following major duties: Conducts inspection activities for organizations involving a significant degree of complexity and with interrelated program areas. Conducts follow-up reviews to verify compliance with actions recommended by the Inspector General. Prepares reports which point out effective management practices and discuss problem areas where a need for improvement is indicated.

Provides expert analysis and evaluations to management that encompass programmatic milestones, outcomes, and impact and execution required for effective management, operations, and decision making in support of a project/program or functional area. Conducts evaluations at overseas Peace Corps posts and at Headquarters. Perform evaluations in compliance with CIGIE Blue Book Standards.