Program Analyst

To evaluate your qualifications, your resume must clearly demonstrate how you meet the specialized experience described below. Your resume must not exceed two pages.

To ensure your qualifications can be fully evaluated, we recommend including the following information: Name, address, telephone number, email address; Job Title (if Federal Service, provide series and grade; if not in GS plan, provide GS equivalent grade); Relevant work experience-should include employer name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and descriptions that explain how you meet the required qualifications in the job announcement.

Education, certifications or licensures-If the job announcement requires any education, certifications or licensures, make sure to include the required information and any required documents like transcripts. Your resume should contain enough information to make a valid determination that you fully meet experience requirements for each grade level you are applying to. If you do not provide enough information for us to determine your qualifications, you may be rated ineligible.

If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume. The GS-12 salary range starts at $111,896 per year. If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected. To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or higher in the Federal service.

Specialized experience is experience applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques, both qualitative and quantitative, to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations.

Analyzes and evaluates (on a quantitative or qualitative basis) the effectiveness of program operations in meeting established goals and objectives. Develops recommendations for program activities, operating policies and/or procedures. Serves as technical advisor for assigned program activities, recommending appropriate resources to facilitate accomplishment of objectives.

Conducts analytical studies that are of special interest to specific functional activities or programs and participates in sensitive aspects of the program. Studies oftentimes include evaluation of data that is sensitive in nature. Participates in comprehensive management studies, initiatives, or data-gathering efforts, where the boundaries of the studies are broad and difficult to determine in advance.

Prepares and/or conducts briefings for higher level management to explain the specific analysis of subject matter, as well as to provide recommendations or action plans and provide guidance and/or direction for implementation.