Program Analyst III

Job Duties

Provides analytical, advisory, and administrative support for Bureau management programs, including program planning, budgeting support, acquisition planning support, and preparation of recurring and ad hoc reports for internal and external stakeholders, with a focus on real property projects and transactions supporting the overseas portfolio.

Coincides with customers to gather, clarify, and validate project and transaction requirements, ensuring submissions reflect operational needs, align with established priorities, and meet program standards.

Collaborates with Department-level offices (e.g., Program and Policy Planning, Budget, Acquisition, and Legislative Affairs) to gather information, clarify requirements, and support program execution activities.

Conducts research and participates in studies, individually or as part of teams or working groups, to provide analytical input supporting headquarters, domestic offices, and overseas posts, including analysis of project requirements, feasibility and portfolio considerations.

Analyzes legislation, executive orders, Departmental policies, and guidance to assess potential impacts on Bureau program activities and prepares summaries, findings, and recommendations for review by authorized government officials.

Supports the development of policies, issuances, and directives by researching requirements, compiling background information, and assisting in drafting materials for review and approval by authorized Bureau officials.

Aids in tracking policy-related issues affecting Bureau missions and functions.

Supports planning and coordination activities through preparation of briefing materials, presentations, reports, and supporting documentation for senior leadership review.

Compiles and organizes data used in planning processes, including inputs supporting budget and program resource planning.

Reviews submissions for completeness, consistency, and adherence to instructions and prepares summaries for review by authorized officials.

Maintains planning documentation and updates as directed.

Participates in meetings, briefings, and conferences in a support capacity.

Prepares notes, summaries, and written reports documenting discussions, key points, and action items for internal use.

Requirements

Required to be a United States citizen.

Mastery of advanced management and organizational skills, including the application of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods, to develop processes and measurable indicators for maintaining, improving, and assessing program effectiveness.

Comprehensive knowledge of the Bureau's and the Department's structure, missions, functions, and operations to coordinate extensive studies related to assessing and improving the Bureau's program planning, budgeting, contracting, evaluation or other activities related to accomplishing its mission.

Experience compiling, validating, and managing data to support project planning processes, reporting and decision-making.

Ability to communicate orally to conduct fact finding interviews, meet and deal with management officials, and present recommendations to management.

Ability to communicate in writing to develop policy, guidance, instructions, and reports of findings and recommendations.

A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and nine (9) years of related experience.

Must be able to obtain a Secret Security clearance.

Must be able to travel internationally.

Must be able to be in office 5 days a week.

Benefits

Covers 100% of employee benefit premiums, including Medical (PPO or HDHP Option), Vision, Dental.

Matching 401K.

Short- and Long-Term Disability.

Pet Insurance.

Professional Development/Education Reimbursement.

Parking and Transit Benefits for NY, NJ, ATL, and DC Metro areas.