Program Analyst

• Develops modifies or provides input to project plans; researches information and coordinates data collection activities with personnel within and outside FSIS.
• Drafts reports for comment and leads or collaborates on the development of significant findings and recommendations.
• Stays abreast of developments in evaluation policy analysis survey design qualitative and quantitative analyses food safety food security food inspection systems and regulatory enforcement.
• Reviews and analyzes new and proposed regulations to determine impact on program operations and management; provides advice and support to management personnel for best utilization.
• Works directly with program officials to ensure written responses are consistent with FSIS policies and comply with GAO and OIG requirements; prepares communications to auditors and obtains clearances.
• Serves as team or project leader; organizes and coordinates contributions of team members; prepares final reports and briefs FSIS management officials.
• Identifies information needs for program managers by applying evaluation and survey techniques to gather management information for FSIS decision-makers.
• Conducts audit liaison and coordination functions with GAO OIG and outside entities; plans coordinates and attends conferences; analyzes prior audit issues and prepares advice for senior managers.
• Maintains FSIS systems to ensure tracking of audits audit reports recommendations and status; initiates follow-up as needed

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period unless previously served. Refer to the Next Steps section for more information.
• Subject to one year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable. New USDA supervisors must successfully complete all components of the required training program before the end of their probationary period.
• Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities visit statements or responses on a resume or application can jeopardize employment and may be grounds for disciplinary action including removal from Federal service.
• If you are selected you may need to complete a Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) prior to being appointed to determine suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation.

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education as defined below.

Specialized Experience: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-12 level) that demonstrates the statements below:

- Led analytical projects or teams coordinating the work of analysts and ensuring deliverables met quality timeliness and strategic objectives.
- Reviewed proposed regulations to assess operational impact preparing clear analyses that informed leadership decisions on policy resources and program adjustments.
- Conducted qualitative program evaluations using interviews document reviews and other methods to identify program strengths gaps and actionable recommendations.
- Coordinated data-collection activities with internal stakeholders ensuring complete accurate and consistent information for use in program studies and management reports.
- Served as an audit liaison with GAO facilitating information exchange preparing responses and supporting senior officials throughout the audit engagement process.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community student social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.

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