Program Analyst

Summary This position is in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) and may be assigned to any branch. The OCFO has responsibility for all FSIS financial management, budget, performance and improvement activities, audit liaison activities, cost analysis and estimation activities, and managing the development of investment strategies in support of investment program initiatives. Responsibilities Develops, modifies, or provides input to project plans; researches information and coordinates data collection activities with personnel within and outside FSIS. Drafts reports for comment and leads or collaborates on the development of significant findings and recommendations. Stays abreast of developments in evaluation, policy analysis, survey design, qualitative and quantitative analyses, food safety, food security, food inspection systems, and regulatory enforcement. Reviews and analyzes new and proposed regulations to determine impact on program operations and management; provides advice and support to management personnel for best utilization. Works directly with program officials to ensure written responses are consistent with FSIS policies and comply with GAO and OIG requirements; prepares communications to auditors and obtains clearances. Serves as team or project leader; organizes and coordinates contributions of team members; prepares final reports and briefs FSIS management officials. Identifies information needs for program managers by applying evaluation and survey techniques to gather management information for FSIS decision-makers. Conducts audit liaison and coordination functions with GAO, OIG, and outside entities; plans, coordinates, and attends conferences; analyzes prior audit issues and prepares advice for senior managers. Maintains FSIS systems to ensure tracking of audits, audit reports, recommendations, and status; initiates follow-up as needed Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. Specialized Experience: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-12 level) that demonstrates the statements below: - Led analytical projects or teams, coordinating the work of analysts and ensuring deliverables met quality, timeliness, and strategic objectives. - Reviewed proposed regulations to assess operational impact, preparing clear analyses that informed leadership decisions on policy, resources, and program adjustments. - Conducted qualitative program evaluations using interviews, document reviews, and other methods to identify program strengths, gaps, and actionable recommendations. - Coordinated data-collection activities with internal stakeholders, ensuring complete, accurate, and consistent information for use in program studies and management reports. - Served as an audit liaison with GAO, facilitating information exchange, preparing responses, and supporting senior officials throughout the audit engagement process. 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. For more information on how to qualify for this position, Click Here Education There is not education requirement or substitute for this position. Additional Information Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP/ICTAP candidates must be rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. When assessed through a score-based category rating method, CTAP/ICTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.