Lead Program Analyst

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following:

• Providing expert analytical guidance and ensure the consistent application of sound evaluative frameworks while aligning team activities analytical products and program initiatives with Reclamations strategic plan mission and performance objectives.
• Leads the development implementation and continuous improvement of Reclamation-wide Hydroelectric Power Operations and Maintenance (O&M) policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal regulations Reclamation Manual requirements and agency standards.
• Leads projects through the full lifecycle-from initiation and planning through execution and closeout ensuring alignment with program objectives schedules budgets and resource constraints.
• Directs teams to analyze complex policy issues develop clear guidance and evaluate program effectiveness ensuring recommendations are practical actionable and aligned with organizational objectives.
• Serves as the lead coordinator for cross-functional and office-wide policy recommendations ensuring program objectives are met and Reclamations mission is advanced through efficient and reliable hydroelectric operations.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct Deposit participation required.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more visit possess and maintain a valid drivers license throughout employment.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary to evaluate your fitness and whether your continuation of employment advances the public interest.

This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest meet the organization goals and mission of the agency and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the determining if your employment advances the public interest the agency will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Under applicable law the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies in writing that the individuals employment should continue and that their appointment should be the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement - 11/02/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Competitive candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements as defined in 5 CFR 300 Subpart F.

For current Federal employees if hours worked per week are not included on your resume you must submit a non-award SF-50 as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of specialized experience that you will be granted. An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the work schedule requirement as the service dates will be reflected. For all other applicants who are not current federal employees your resume must state either full-time (or 40 hours a week) or part-time with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience.

Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position at the GS-14 grade level you must meet the following minimum qualifications:

Experience: To qualify you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience. You must be able to demonstrate the following specialized experience for this position: 1. Apply advanced analytical and evaluative methods to assess Hydropower Operations & Maintenance (O&M) program effectiveness by developing performance metrics conducting complex studies forecasting operational needs and providing data-driven recommendations to senior leadership. 2). Develop interpret and implement Hydropower O&M policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal laws regulations and agency requirements. 3). Manage major Hydropower O&M projects or initiatives across the full lifecycle to include scope development scheduling budgeting risk management and coordination of contracts or interagency agreements. 4). Provide coaching mentoring and professional development to staff by guiding analytical methodologies reviewing work products for compliance and promoting continuous improvement in hydropower O&M practices. 5). Prepare and deliver technical reports and briefings that communicate complex hydropower operational and policy information to internal and external stakeholders. You must include hours per week worked.