Program Analyst (Data Analytics) - Federal Acquisition Service

About the role

As a Program Analyst (Data Analytics), you will support programs and operations by providing data analytics reporting, business intelligence, and decision‑support capabilities. Positions are located in 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform broad technical data analysis functions and support program objectives in the formulation and implementation of data that streamlines operations, improves efficiency, enhances customer service, and supports mission outcomes.
• Design and conduct complex data efforts, comprehensive data studies, and analytical projects supporting organizational priorities, business transformation initiatives, and operational improvements.
• Analyze complex datasets and develop business‑oriented reports, dashboards, and visualizations in support of operations, vehicle lifecycle management, customer engagement, supplier management, financial performance, and strategic initiatives.
• Prepare and conduct briefings for higher‑level management to explain analysis and business intelligence project documentation.
• Provide recommendations, action plans, and propose direction for implementation of recommendations.
• Provide advanced data analysis using a solid knowledge base of various computer programming languages and understanding of information processing.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island).
• Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date.
• Meet time‑in‑grade within 30 days of the closing date, if applicable.
• Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959.
• If selected, you must:
• Obtain OPM authorization if you are a current or former political appointee (Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non‑Career SES) within the last 5 years.
• Serve a one‑year probationary period, if required.
• Undergo and pass a Tier 2 background investigation.
• Have identity and work‑status eligibility verified via DHS e‑Verify (if not a GSA employee).

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS‑12 level or higher in Federal service.
• Specialized experience must include:
• Utilizing data analytics tools, business intelligence platforms, or programming languages to extract, manipulate, validate, and analyze complex datasets in support of program operations or performance reporting.
• Developing and presenting recurring or ad hoc reports, dashboards, data visualizations, or briefing materials that communicate analytical findings and operational trends to management or organizational stakeholders.
• Collaborating with internal or external stakeholders to define analytical requirements, identify and resolve data integrity concerns, and deliver data‑driven recommendations that support organizational decision‑making or program improvement.

Pay

The GS‑13 salary range starts at $108,173 per year. If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at Step 1 of the grade.

Benefits

• Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans)
• Life insurance coverage with several options
• Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year
• Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan)
• Transit and child care subsidies
• Flexible spending accounts
• Long‑term care insurance