Program Analyst.

About the role

Provide technical leadership for assigned MCFP program evaluation and research activities, ensuring efforts are aligned with organizational priorities and produce evidence to inform policy, program oversight, and strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage research and program evaluation projects in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders and research partners to address emerging issues, evaluate program effectiveness, and support organizational priorities.
• Provide expert advice to program managers and leadership on research design, program evaluation, and the application of research findings to improve policies, programs, and services supporting Service members and their families.
• Analyze research findings, demographic data, and emerging social and military trends to identify emerging issues and opportunities.
• Develop evidence-based recommendations, executive briefings, issue papers, and other decision-support products for senior leadership.
• Provide oversight of assigned research and program evaluation activities to ensure methodological rigor, policy relevance, and the timely delivery of high-quality research products.
• Establish and maintain collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to advance research priorities, strengthen program evaluation efforts, and communicate research findings to leadership and other key audiences.

Requirements

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Requirement.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• One year probationary period may be required.
• Appointment subject to a suitability/fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation.
• This position is designated Non-Critical Sensitive (Secret) and requires a Tier 3 investigation favorably adjudicated.

Qualifications

Only applicants who meet one of the following employment authority categories are eligible to apply:

• Current Competitive Service Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) Civilian Employee
• Current Department of War (DoW) Civilian Employee
• Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• Non-Department of War (DoW) Transfer
• Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoW Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoW Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoW MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoW Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

GS-14 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes leading research and program evaluation activities to assess program effectiveness and inform policy and strategic decision-making, including providing expert advice to senior leaders, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders on research and evaluation initiatives. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13).

For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone—no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-13).

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.