Program Analyst

As a Program Analyst, you will provide expert analysis on a variety of subjects and initiate and/or lead programs/projects. Location of position: Washington, DC; Kansas City, MO; Fort Worth, TX; Lakewood, CO; Tacoma, WA; Atlanta, GA; New York, NY; Boston, MA; San Francisco, CA; Philadelphia, PA; Chicago, IL. We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed. Major duties: Serves as an expert program analyst and technical advisor to management on assigned program activities such as category management, program management, business management including financial analysis, price/cost analysis, contract access fee (CAF) collection, automation and process improvement initiatives, and vendor compliance. Plans and manages varied complex projects, which involve evaluating and identifying highly intricate operational problems, assessing alternative solutions, and recommending appropriate action. Designs and undertakes comprehensive management studies, initiatives, or data-gathering and analysis efforts, where the boundaries of the studies are extremely broad and difficult to determine in advance, i.e. the actual limits of the project are developed as the study proceeds. Conducts complex analytical studies that are of special interest to specific functional activities or programs, and participates in unusual, controversial, and sometimes highly sensitive matters. Prepares and/or conducts briefings for higher level management to explain the specific analysis of subject matter, as well as to provide recommendations or action plans and provide guidance and/or direction for implementation. Requirements: If selected, you must meet the following conditions: Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or NonCareer SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service. Serve a one year probationary period, if required. Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level).