Management and Program Analyst
What you'd do
Organizational Location: There positions are located in the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations, in multiple locations. Additional selections may be made across the National Capitol Region through this vacancy announcement. Salary: The salary range indicated in this announcement will be adjusted to include locality payment for selected duty location. General Schedule locality pay tables may be found under Salaries & Wages.
Major duties
As a Management and Program Analyst, you will perform the following duties: Serve as a senior-level expert responsible for conducting comprehensive studies and evaluations to assess and improve the effectiveness of agency programs, operations, and management processes. Apply a wide range of advanced qualitative and quantitative methods to analyze complex issues, identify trends, and propose solutions to enhance program efficiency and effectiveness. Design and conduct broad and complex management studies, defining study boundaries and objectives in response to evolving priorities. Develop and implement program evaluation frameworks, identifying meaningful performance indicators, designing data collection methodologies, and applying advanced statistical techniques to evaluate program outcomes. Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership in comprehensive reports, briefings, and presentations, directly influencing strategic decisions and resource allocation. Independently lead strategic planning efforts for an agency program or program segment, including developing multi-year plans, preparing resource allocation strategies, and advising senior leadership on optimizing program operations. Evaluate program accomplishments against established goals and objectives, assesses compliance with agency policies and regulations, and develops recommendations to address gaps or inefficiencies. Evaluate the content of new or modified legislation for projected impact on agency programs and resources. Serve as a senior advisor and authority on program evaluation and management practices, providing guidance to agency leadership and staff on improving program operations. Independently plan, organize, and direct team-based studies that require collaboration across organizational lines, often involving interagency coordination or external stakeholders. Represent the agency in high-level meetings with external stakeholders, including Congressional committees, other federal agencies, and international partners. Mentor junior staff and provides training on advanced analytical techniques, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
What you need to qualify
Minimum Qualifications for GS-14: Specialized Experience: Applicant must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-13 level in the Federal service, performing 4 or more of the following: Conducting in-depth studies or evaluations that measure how well programs are working and recommending ways to improve them; Analyzing complex data from multiple sources using both statistical and qualitative methods to identify trends and inform decisions; Leading strategic or long-range planning, including setting program goals and advising leadership on how to best use staff and resources; Presenting findings and recommendations to senior leaders through written reports, briefings, and presentations; and Leading team projects across multiple offices or organizations and building agreement among stakeholders to put recommendations into action. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. NOTE: 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; religious; 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.
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