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Program Analyst Job Overview
You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. OPM Qualifications Standards are available at Management and Program Analysis Series 0343. Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped applicants with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, you must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 in the Federal service: GS-12: For this position, the next lower grade level is a GS-11. Specialized experience for this position includes: Reviewing and analyzing program, operational, or management information to identify issues, trends, or areas requiring further review; AND Supporting program, survey-related activities, or project activities by tracking schedules, action items, documentation, or related workflow requirements; AND Preparing reports, summaries, briefings, or other informational products to communicate program activities, survey-related activities, findings, or status. GS-13: For this position, the next lower grade level is a GS-12. Specialized experience for this position includes: Analyzing program operations and administrative processes to identify trends, inconsistencies, operational concerns, and opportunities for improvement; AND Evaluating program goals, operational requirements, and information to determine appropriate approaches for planning and conducting program assignments; AND Coordinating program or survey-related activities, including tracking schedules, milestones, documentation, and workflow requirements; AND Preparing analytical reports, findings, conclusions, and recommendations based on program reviews, evaluations, or survey-related activities. 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.