Management and Program Analyst
What you'd do
The Department of the Interior is devoted to protecting and preserving the natural resources of this great nation, including National Parks, Landmarks, and the well-being of communities, including those of Native American, Alaska Natives and affiliated Islanders.
Major duties
This position is located within the Department of the Interior, Office of the Secretary, Assistant Secretary - Insular, International, and Ocean Affairs, Office of Insular Affairs, Budget and Strategy Division, in Washington DC. At the full performance level (GS-14) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: 1. Independently designs and delivers analyses and recommendations that guide strategic application of OIA financial assistance resources across OIA programs, including complex financial and other analyses to determine insular area needs. 2. Leads analyses of budget execution, financial assistance portfolios, spending trends, and cross-program risks to identify performance gaps and inform senior leadership decisions. 3. Designs advanced forecasting models, tools, and integrated dashboards supporting resource planning and organizational performance. Advises leadership on legislative, regulatory, and policy changes affecting financial assistance programs and prepares executive-level reports and briefings supporting senior leadership decisions. Drafts scopes of work for grants, cooperative agreements, intra/interagency agreements, and contracts/procurements that advance OIA's mission in the territories and FAS, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policy requirements. 4. Coordinates intra/interagency agreements and other financial documents associated with transactions within DOI and between DOI and the governments of other countries, other U.S. agencies, and foreign and domestic partners. Represents OIA on departmental councils, interagency working groups, and collaborative mission activities. 5. Supports special projects or initiatives that fulfill OIA mission objectives. 6. Develops and implements OIA performance measures aligned with the DOI Strategic Plan and produces recurring updates on OIA progress toward strategic goals. 7. Leads OIA's enterprise evidence and evaluation strategy, including evaluation plans and evidence priorities; designs and oversees evaluations assessing program effectiveness, operational efficiency, and impacts of financial assistance. Leads enterprise risk assessments; maintains risk registers, dashboards, and mitigation strategies; designs internal controls consistent with OMB Circular A-123; and advises leadership on risk posture. 8. Produces detailed analytical reports, decision memoranda, and executive briefings translating complex analyses into actionable recommendations. The Office of the Secretary has determined that the duties of this position may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval. Salary Information GS-14: $143,913.00 to $187,093.00 per annum. *First time hires to the federal government typically start at the beginning salary in the range for their respective grade level. This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions as vacancies become available.
What you need to qualify
Minimum Qualification Requirements: Specialized Experience: To qualify for the GS-14, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: Managing federal assistance to state, local, or foreign governments, and leading complex financial and program analyses to provide senior leaders with strategic recommendations on the effective use of financial assistance resources. Directing enterprise evidence and evaluation activities, including developing evaluation plans, setting evidence priorities, and advising leadership on resulting policy or program improvements. Designing advanced forecasting models, analytical tools, or dashboards that support organizational resource planning, budget oversight, and performance management. Representing an organization in high-level departmental or interagency forums and coordinating inter/intra-agency or international financial agreements in compliance with laws and policies. Must meet all. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualification Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions and is available at OPM's website: https://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/indexes/num-ndx.asp All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Merit Promotion candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
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