Program Analyst
A Program Analyst prepares reports that present findings, identifies causative situations, and recommends corrective actions. Evaluates, researches, and prepares complete and concise responses to inquiries, reports, and / or other matters.
Key Requirements :
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance
Major Duties :
GS-07 : Conducts basic work measurement and other conventional statistical studies to participate in segments of special or ad-hoc projects, task forces, and / or working groups.GS-07 : Maintains liaison with internal and / or external representatives and groupsGS-07 : Resolves routine operational / procedural issues; seeks and elicits cooperation; and gathers information from various entities to ensure all information sharing and processing relative to a request is appropriately coordinated.GS-07 : Responds to basic inquiries and obtains information necessary to render decisions.GS-09 : In addition to above, facilitates communication with customers and Information Technology (IT) owners / SMEs and prepares and presents recommendations and / or findings to management in written reports, executive summaries, and analytical narratives.GS-09 : Oversees property, inventory and space management practicesGS-09 : Develops, designs and implements knowledge management sites in SharePoint.GS-09 : Gathers, interprets, analyzes, and correlates narrative, workload, and statistical data regarding the organization / program.GS-09 : Assists with multiple projects and / or assignments simultaneously to successfully meet established deadlines. This includes but is not limited to property, communications, hiring / recruitment, training, finances and space management.GS-09 : Ensures administrative functions are completed in a timely manner; resolves issues / problems; obtains required approvals; responds to inquiries; and / or obtains necessary information from appropriate sources.Qualifications and Evaluations :
Please ensure that your specialized experience and requirements are clearly identifiable in your resume. Your application will be evaluated using the FBI's Candidate Rating Procedures. Your resume and supporting documents will be reviewed to verify that you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement and will be compared against your responses to the online assessment questionnaire. If your self-assessment in the vacancy questions is not supported by details in your resume or supporting documents, you may be disqualified from the Most Competitive category. Veterans' preference will be applied.
Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. If you are deemed Most Competitive, you will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration.
All applicants will be rated on the following Competencies :
CommunicationProblem Solving / JudgmentAnalytic ThinkingProgram ManagementCollaborationFlexibility / AdaptabilityOrganizing and PlanningPositive Education Requirement : This position has a specific education requirement; all applicants must verify completion of this basic educational requirement by submitting a copy of their college transcripts by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
Candidates must have received or will be receiving an undergraduate, graduate, or PhD degree between May 2024 and June 2026 with a GPA no less than 2.95 on a 4.0 scale at the time of graduation. Veterans have up to six years after graduating or completing their degree to apply (May 2020-June 2026). Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements provided you can show foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States.
Education : All degrees must be from an accredited college or university. Education may be substituted for specialized experience as follows :
GS-7 : Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement or one (1) full year of graduate level education. Superior academic achievement is the completion of all the requirements of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, which is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average of 2.95 or higher as recorded on an official transcript, or as based on courses completed during the final two years of the curriculum, or (3) honor society membership.GS-9 : Applicant must have a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements provided you can show foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States.How to Apply :
For detailed instructions related to applying, uploading documents, withdrawing an application or updating your application, please review instructions on . If applying online is a hardship, please use the contact information listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance.
Required Documents : To apply to this position, interested applicants must provide a complete application package by the closing date which includes :
A two-page resume that outlines relevant work experience and associated start and end dates.A complete assessment questionnaireOther supporting documents (if applicable) :College transcripts, if qualifying based on education or if there is a positive education requirementNotification of Personnel Action, SF-50; not applicable to current FBI employeesMost recent Performance Appraisal; not applicable to current FBI employeesVeterans : DD 214; Disabled Veterans : DD 214, SF-15, and VA letter dated 1991 or laterMemorandum for Record (MFR) : Work performed outside assigned duties (that would not normally be documented on an SF-50, i. e., back-up duties), has to be documented in detail by an immediate supervisor in order to receive full credit for amount of time worked in that position. If no documentation is furnished no credit will be given for time worked in that position. The following notations must be specified in the documentation :Percent of time worked in the particular position (cannot conflict with main duties)The month / year work beganFrequency worked (i.e., daily, monthly, etc.)Specific duties performedPlease note : Failure to provide the necessary and relevant information required by this vacancy announcement may disqualify you from consideration. Incomplete applications will not be supplemented with additional requests for information; your application will be evaluated solely on the information you submit.
You must complete the application process and submit all required documents by 11 : 59 p.m. (ET) on the announcement's closing date.
What to Expect Next : Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The Most Competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of your status throughout the process.
Additional Information :
The FBI is in the Executive Branch of the federal government. It is one of the components of the Department of Justice (DOJ). The FBI is the principle investigative arm of the DOJ. All FBI positions are in the excepted service.Applicants must be U.S. citizens and consent to a complete background investigation, urinalysis, and polygraph. You must be suitable for Federal employment; as determined by a background investigation.Positions with fitness for duty requirements or those that require international travel may require proof of certain vaccinations.Management may select any grade for which this position has been announced.If you are selected, you will be required to serve a two-year probationary period. Probationary employees are precluded from being considered for all job opportunities until 12-months of their 24-month probationary period has concluded. Probationary Employees may be considered for competitive vacancies that are advertised within their respective division or field office after serving 90 days within the FBI.The probationary periods will be served concurrently.