Federal

Management Analyst

Department of State - Agency Wide ยท Department of State
๐Ÿ“ Washington, District of Columbia GS-13 $121,785 - $158,322/yr
Posted: Apr 19, 2026 Deadline: Apr 24, 2026 (Closes in 5 days days left)

About This Position

This is a TEMPORARY, INTERMITTENT position located in Office of Overseas Employment, Bureau of Human Resources. The incumbent serves as a Management Analyst in the division responsible for the design of all major cash, non-cash, and risk benefit plans for 186 missions. This responsibility involves compensation and benefit studies, data analysis, plan design, renewal analysis, and reviews for benefit plan soundness and compliance.

Qualifications

Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience administering compensation programs, including analyzing commercial vendor surveys and global market data to make recommendations for pay and benefit adjustments in accordance with federal regulations. Experience developing and implementing compensation policies and procedures that comply with federal pay systems, (i.e.

General Schedule (GS), Foreign Service (FS), and Senior Executive Service (SES) pay structures). Experience providing programmatic support to federal HR professionals and Locally Employed (LE) staff at U.S. Missions abroad.

There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-13 position. To be considered well-qualified,

in addition to meeting minimum qualifications, candidates must demonstrate proficiency in some, but not all of the major aspects of the position.

Major Duties

Analyzes foreign labor market trends and comparator employer salary data.

Evaluates and proposes relevant adjustments to local compensation plans (LCPs) for U.S. missions abroad, which defines Locally Employed (LE) Staff pay and benefits, based on local law and prevailing practice.

Identifies post-specific, regional, and global anomalies or trends and formulates solutions.

Communicates findings and provides briefings on LCP review results to U.S. mission leadership, post HR, Department officials, Regional Bureaus, other agencies, and other stakeholders.

Serves as a subject matter expert in responding to requests from mission management, post HR, Department officials, and other stakeholders in a timely and effective manner.

Education

Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume limited to two pages will be conducted and evaluated by an HR specialist to determine if you are qualified for this job. Resumes longer than two pages will be deemed ineligible and will not be considered further.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies: Knowledge of advanced management and organizational skills, including the application of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods, to conduct surveys and studies of organizations and operations to assess productivity and efficiency. Knowledge of U.S. foreign affairs structure, missions, functions, and operations to coordinate extensive studies related to assessing and improving the organizational structure, workflow, staff size, and occupational mix. Skill in gathering and analyzing facts and data to formulate conclusions and provide recommendations.

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. Agency Career and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP and ICTAP) candidates must be rated "Well Qualified" and submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this job to receive consideration for selection priority.

To be considered well-qualified,

in addition to meeting minimum qualifications, candidates must demonstrate proficiency in some, but not all of the major aspects of the position.

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Additional Information

For reasonable accommodation at the U.S. Department of State, please contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations at [email protected]. If eligible, situational telework agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. If eligible, applicants to this announcement may be referred to other similar positions in other Bureaus/Offices in the Department for up to 240 days. Telework eligibility and security clearance requirements may vary for such similar positions.

How to Apply

Prepare your application in USAJOBS To start your application, click Apply and we'll walk you through the process to attach a resume and any required documents. During the application process you can review, edit, delete, and update your information. We'll automatically save your progress as you go, so you won't lose any changes.

You have until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement to complete the application process. STEP 1: Select the "Apply" button and follow the instructions to register or sign into USAJOBS.

STEP 2: Submit your resume. Please see the Required Documents section for specific information that should be outlined in your resume. STEP 3: Complete the online assessment questions. STEP 4: Submit all required documentation applicable to you, as listed in the Required Documents section.

To learn how to view the status of your submitted supporting documentation and application, visit the Application Instructions section of our agency's Civil Service selection process site. Technical assistance with your on-line application is available through the Help Desk at [email protected] or by calling (866) 656-6830 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. ET Alternate Application Procedures If applying online poses an extreme hardship, you may request alternate application procedures to submit your application package.

Contact the Human Resources office listed on the announcement between the business hours of 8:15 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET at least 2 working days prior to the closing date of this announcement. The application package for alternate application procedures must be submitted and received in the Human Resources office no later than 11:59 p.m.

ET on the closing date of this announcement. Paper applications and information sent by mail will not be accepted.

Required Documents

All required documents listed below, that are applicable to you, must be submitted to our automated system by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.

  1. Resume limited to two pages showing relevant work/volunteer experience, education and training. Include the start and end dates (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours per week worked/volunteered.

Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must support your answers to the completed online assessment questions. Resumes longer than two pages will be deemed ineligible and will not be considered further.

  1. Performance appraisal. Submit your most recent (i.e., usually within the last 18 months) final (not a mid-year review) official (i.e., signed by the rating official and in original format) annual performance appraisal.
  2. ICTAP/CTAP eligibility documentation (e.g., reduction-in-force (RIF) separation notice, RIF separation SF-50 personnel action (ICTAP only, if available), most recent SF-50 (ICTAP or CTAP), certification of expected separation, etc.).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Management Analyst position at Department of State - Agency Wide?
The salary range for this position is $121,785 - $158,322/yr. This is a GS-13 position on the General Schedule pay scale. Actual pay may vary based on locality adjustments.
Where is the Management Analyst job located?
This position is located in Washington, District of Columbia. This is an on-site position.
What qualifications do I need?
Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience administering compensation programs, includ...
How do I apply for this position?
Apply through USAJobs.gov by clicking the 'Apply on USAJobs' button. You'll need a USAJobs account, a federal-style resume, and supporting documents. The deadline is Apr 24, 2026.
Is a security clearance required?
Yes, a Secret clearance is required.
What does GS-13 mean?
GS-13 refers to the General Schedule grade level. Higher grades require more experience and offer higher pay. Visit our GS Pay Scale page for full salary tables by grade and locality.
What benefits do federal employees receive?
Federal employees receive comprehensive benefits including health insurance (FEHB), retirement through FERS, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with government matching, paid annual and sick leave, paid parental leave, life insurance, and student loan repayment programs.