Program Analyst - DIRECT HIRE

This is a public notice for FTA authorized Program Analyst (0343) positions open to U.S. Citizens. This position is in the FTA Office of Regional Services (TRS). The candidate will be a member of a small team reporting to the Deputy Associate Administrator and will assist in facilitating effective coordination between Headquarters and Regional Offices and support the effective and efficient delivery of regional services and operations. Major duties: As a Program Analyst, you will: Serve as a Program Analyst and advisor to management on the evaluation of the effectiveness of government programs. Interprets and applies federal regulations governed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to manage project budgets, audit variances, and enforce strict cost accounting principles. Act as the primary liaison to key partner offices, capturing and synthesizing external materials to support seamless TRS day-to-day and overseeing high-impact special projects. Provide authoritative guidance to multi-disciplinary staff regarding strict formatting, structural design, and baseline content expectations for complex program analyses and official documentation. Apply expert qualitative and quantitative methods to collect, analyze, consolidate, and track program performance data, metrics, and status reports to evaluate resource impacts, program efficiency, and compliance with statutory goals. Evaluate and improve administrative frameworks by designing, developing, and recommending standardized processes for recurring regional operations to enhance program execution and streamline HQ-to-region communications. Coordinate agency-wide data collection and activity inputs across all geographic regional offices; systematically identifies and leverages opportunities for regional cross-collaboration, knowledge sharing, and improved business process delivery. The ideal candidate for this position is motivated, experienced and self-reliant professional with exceptional analytical abilities, and effective communication and customer service skills. Requirements: CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance the organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. 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. SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service. GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: This position involves travel. A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A background security investigation is required for all selected individuals. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of the security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to meet these requirements will be grounds for termination. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Applicants may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).