Program Analyst (Planning)

You will serve as a Program Analyst (Planning)with Bureau of Reclamation. The position is responsible for policy development, policy advice, and program advice and assistance regarding Reclamation's water contracting, cost recovery, planning, rural water, and environmental compliance programs. Major duties: Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Plan, research, analyze, and liaise with various internal and external entities, as well as regularly coordinate with planning staff throughout Reclamation. Identify issues and problem areas regarding Reclamation planning activities and provides analysis and advice to the Supervisor and the Director, Policy, and Programs. Participate in the review of Feasibility studies on behalf of Reclamation and the Department, prior to submittal of the studies to the Office of Management and Budget for subsequent transmittal to Congress. Provide program management for key components of Reclamation's Rural Water Supply Program, including development of proposed allocations of funding for authorized Reclamation Rural Water Projects. Lead the development of reports, studies, funding opportunity announcements and other documents associated with the, as needed, and ensures appropriate integration of planning principles, policies, and practices in the development of those programs. Prepare draft legislative proposals and related documents for the Commissioner's Office in dealing with the Office of Management and Budget, Government Accounting Office, Congressional Committees and other individuals and groups. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level. Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct Deposit participation required. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1 year probationary period to evaluate your fitness and whether your continuation of employment advances the public interest. This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.