Management & Program Analyst
What you'd do
This position serves as Management and Program Analyst within the Human Resources Operations Office, Front Office. Additionally, the position conducts analytical research and generates substantive reports for the supported office(s), provide program support and coordination, leadership in analysis activities, and analyzes and evaluates proposed changes in mission and/or operating procedures.
Major duties
Provides for the coordination and completion of complex administrative and logistical support to a leased facility and interfaces with City of Topeka as well as local building owner on a variety of issues. Collects, researches, and analyzes data, produces and disseminates information related to executive management and daily operations. Researches and investigates business and management practices required for application in the department's programs and operations. Analyzes new or proposed legislation or regulations to determine its impact on operations and management. Document program inconsistencies and/or anomalies and prepare management reports and recommendations to resolve issues. Participates in discussions, meetings, conferences and conference calls with agency administrators, senior subject matter experts, technical personnel, and other federal agency officials to secure and provide information. Investigates facts to develop and present conclusions, recommendations, and alternative courses of action for managers and supervisors. Reviews and analyzes the execution of budget, management, administrative and personnel/manpower programs by conducting studies, reviewing reports and findings of studies. Researches, investigates, and conducts comprehensive studies relating to the effectiveness and efficiency of major administrative and personnel management operations. Conducts research of records, reports, existing contract requirements, operating regulations, and other pertinent information/data sources on procedures and operation. Drafts and maintains standard operating procedures outlining various office functions and procedures. Develops systems and dashboards to identify and analyze trends in human resources activities, i.e., Speed of Hire, location of hires, retirement and benefits analysis. Coordinates complex and sensitive issues with external agencies. Advises management officials (i.e., Directors, Deputy Directors, Associate Directors, and process owners) in defining project scope and priority and advises management officials in the decision-making process with the goal of optimizing resources given the demands of meeting customer requirements, reducing rework, determining operational capacity, and increasing quality. Provides project status reports as required, which may include briefings to internal and external customers as well as all levels of management. Status briefings may be accomplished via video teleconference or in-person and may include presentation of slides, graphs, and other documentation. Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm Compressed/Flexible: Available Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Management & Program Analyst/PD208620 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
What you need to qualify
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/14/2026. 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-12 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11. 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 former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. 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-11 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Using a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of program effectiveness or the improvement of complex management processes and systems. Conducting analytical research and generating substantial reports, presenting data and developing concise recommendations. Experience in conducting thorough research and analysis of various organizational documents; such as records, reports, contract requirements, developing performance work statements, and operating regulations to support evaluation and improvement of procedures and operations. Establishing schedules for planning, coordination, and accomplishment of work to facilitate planning processes. Demonstrated experience delivering timely and accurate customer support by responding to inquiries, gathering feedback, and resolving routine issues to improve service quality for internal and external stakeholders. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
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