MANAGEMENT & PROGRAM ANALYST
About This Position
This position is located in Region I - Division of Resource Management. The supervisor is Shri Iyer, Branch Chief, DRM/FRB. This position is subject to Confidential Financial Disclosure reporting requirements. This position is subject to security ownership restriction reporting requirements.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. GG-12, one year of specialized experience at the GG-11 level in the Federal service or equivalent in the private or public sector. GG-11, one year of specialized experience at the GG-09 level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
GG-09, one year of specialized experience at the GG-07 level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. GG-07, one year of specialized experience at the GG-05 level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience is defined as experience that has provided the candidate with the knowledge of a wide range of management and/or program analysis tools, techniques and skills to perform complex management and program analysis work; knowledge of analytical techniques and evaluation criteria to measure program effectiveness; and experience organizing data and preparing variety of reports.
In addition, experience that has provided knowledge of the federal budget and procurement processes sufficient to understand their relationship to financial plans. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following: Knowledge of federal procurements statues and regulations, governing procurement to purchase in procure and/or contract for a wide variety of good and services for use by the regional staff. Knowledge of the principles, practices and processes of budget formulation and/or budget execution.
Ability to analyze, evaluate, and resolve programmatic issues or problems. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. A description of how you possess the specialized experience as well as how you meet the qualifications desired in an ideal candidate should be addressed in your resume.
The NRC encourages applicants to provide extensive job experience details in your resume.
Applicants may also use the supplemental vacancy question to provide additional information pertaining to the specialized experience and ideal candidate criteria. PLEASE BE CLEAR AND CONCISE. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Major Duties
The successful candidate will perform analytical and evaluative work related to Region I programs, management systems and processes impacting various technical and administrative areas of the Region. Provides support functions in a variety of program areas including budget formulation, facility management, procurement, purchasing contract administration, and general administrative services. Such duties include, but are not limited to: Participate in the Region I budget formulation process.
May serve as the alternate Funds Certifying Official. Develop and maintain budgeted staffing resource tables, including programmatic and organizational crosswalks. May serve as a buyer, backup and/or procure a wide variety of supplies, services, materials, and equipment, ranging from moderately complex open market procurement of services.
Prepares purchase orders, bank card purchase documents, reconciliations and delivery orders. May serve as the Level I Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and/or develop and analyze procurement requests, statements of work and cost estimates, review and approve invoices on assigned procurements. Analyze data to capture lessons learned and provide improved methods and best practices and technical and administrative activities in the Region, and reports findings to senior analysts, supervisor and/or senior management.
Performs assessments of regional procedures, processes and activities to access compliance with program requirements, identifies areas for performance improvement, develops and recommends solutions for areas requiring improved internal controls. May support the regional representative for the building leave by performing periodic office space inspections. Supports major organizational moves, changes, additions, or upgrades.
Conditions of Employment
You must meet the qualifications for this position by no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position. All information in your resume must be true and accurate. Conditions of Employment: This is a Drug Testing position Must be able to meet and maintain security & suitability requirements.
Education
There are no education requirements for this position. Education substitution for specialized experience: GG-11: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M, if related. GG-09: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B or J.D., if related.
GG-07: 1 full year of graduate level education or Bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement. If you are using education to qualify for this position, you must include an unofficial or official copy of your college and/or university transcripts with your application. Transcript must include the School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable).
Education must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. If you have multiple degrees (e.g., BS, MS, PhD) please submit transcripts for each degree.
How You Will Be Evaluated
When the application process is complete, your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the job requirements.
Your application will be evaluated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to any vacancy questions to determine your level of knowledge, skills, and abilities related to the job requirements.
You must respond to all required application questions. If you are among the top candidates for this position, your application will be referred to the hiring manager for possible interview and selection based upon the number of available vacancies to be filled in each office.
Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to submit a concise resume that directly relates to this position.
Additional Information
This position may be eligible for telework in accordance with agency policy. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
How to Apply
Please read the entire announcement and all instructions before you begin an application. To be considered for this position, you must complete the online application process and submit all required documents electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on 05/26/2026. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. For a preview of the application questions, please see https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12950784.
Your complete application must include your resume, responses to all required vacancy questions, and any required documents that prove your eligibility to apply. To begin your application, select the "Apply" button located on the right side of this screen.
Follow the subsequent prompts to log in or register, submit all required documents, answer the questions, and complete the application process.
You may either select your required documents within your USAJOBS profile to upload with your application or directly upload them during the application process. The following types of document types can be uploaded: .gif, jpg., .jpeg, .png, .rtf, .pdf, .doc, and .docx. Important Considerations: Paper Applications: Paper applications will not be accepted unless you can demonstrate hardship circumstances through the agency contact listed below.
Application Extensions: Requests for application extensions will not be granted. Hardship Assistance: If you experience hardship applying online, please contact the Human Resources Specialist listed below for assistance.
You must reach out during business hours before the announcement closing date and speak with someone who can provide support for your online submission. The NRC provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the coordinator at (301) 415-5888 or TDD 240-482-3217. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Required Documents
The following documents are required for your application package to be complete. If you fail to provide any required documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further. Resume that includes: 1) personal information such as name, address, contact information; 2) education; 3) detailed work experience including work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment; title, series, grade (if applicable); and 4) other qualifications.
Please limit your resume to 2 pages. See below for Additional Resume Information. Transcripts: If using education to substitute specialized experience, you must submit an official or unofficial copy of your college and/or university transcripts with your application, if the position has a positive education requirement.
Diplomas do not provide the information needed for determining qualifications and will not be accepted in lieu of transcripts. SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action): You must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) to verify competitive status or reinstatement eligibility. This SF-50 should not be an award SF-50.
All application materials, including transcripts, must be in English. Additional Resume Information: Your resume is crucial in our evaluation of your qualifications.
Resumes should clearly demonstrate your skills, knowledge, and abilities. Please limit your reΜsumeΜ to 2 pages. To ensure your resume contains all required information, we encourage you to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder.
If you choose to use your own resume, please ensure it contains all the required information, and you organize it so we can associate the following information with each experience/position: Job title Name of employer Beginning and ending dates of employment (month/year) format Hours worked per week. We will assume full-time unless otherwise stated. We will pro-rate part-time employment in crediting experience.
Concise, results-focused language for job duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities to include any supervisory/managerial responsibilities and number of staff supervised (if applicable). Series and grade or equivalent (if a federal position). Do not include a photograph or video of yourself, or any sensitive information (age, date of birth, marital status, protected health information, religious affiliation, social security number, etc.) or other inappropriate material on your resume or cover letter.
If your resume contains prohibited information as listed above, your application may be determined ineligible, and you will not receive consideration for this position. We will not access web pages linked on your resume or cover letter, links to social media such as LinkedIn, to determine your qualifications. Cover letters are optional.