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Program Analyst

Program Analyst - CS-0343-09

Pay Grade: CS-0343-09

Job Family: General Administrative, Clerical, and Office Services 

Service Type: Administrative and Management

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

Job Summary 

Under direct supervision, performs highly structured work designed to develop broader and more in-depth knowledge and skill needed to be tasked with higher level assignments, and the issues or problems are readily observable conditions.  The work is of limited program scope and mission impact. Assignments involve measuring, analyzing and evaluating the effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of assigned programs, adhering to established study methods and techniques.

Major Duties and Responsibilities 

Conducts fact-finding investigations and reviews of program operations.  

Researches, analyzes, and prepares pertinent data/information, statistical studies, and on-going projects.  

Examines and develops a variety of background information for special projects and reports.  

Identifies unusual problem areas; and makes appropriate recommendations for resolution.  

Enters and retrieves data for databases. Analyzes, creates and presents reports from databases.

Core Competencies  

Practical knowledge and understanding of the substantive nature of agency program, policies, operational guidelines, and activities.  

Skill in applying conventional analytical and evaluative fact-finding methods and techniques.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Licenses, Certifications, and Other Requirements  

None.

Basic Qualifications   

Degree Required: None.

Work Experience: Specialized work experience directly related to the position.

 

Program Analyst - CS-0343-11

Pay Grade: CS-0343-11

Job Family: General Administrative, Clerical, and Office Services

Service Type: Administrative and Management

FLSA Status: Exempt 

Job Summary 

Under general supervision, performs moderately, complex assignments involved in measuring and analyzing the effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of assigned program, and recommends program improvements; and planning, implementing and maintaining effective evaluations and quality control of assigned program.

Major Duties and Responsibilities 

Conducts detailed analysis on operation functions, and processes; and prepares detailed recommendations on improving efficiencies.

Researches, develops and composes necessary background information to prepare various program-related reports.  

Plans, develops, and implements systems for analyzing and evaluating the objectives, operations, and progress of assigned program.
 
Prepares programmatic reports, justifications, charts, graphs, and statistical and narrative data.  

Develops solutions and measurements of program productivity and effectiveness.

Assists in the development of short-to-medium range strategic plans for assigned program.

Participates in special projects, including preparing required data analysis.

Core Competencies  

Knowledge of the substantive nature of agency program goals, objectives and activities.  

Knowledge of analytical and evaluative fact-finding methods and techniques.   

Knowledge of program management policies, concepts, practices, and principles.  

Oral and written communication skills.

Licenses, Certifications, and Other Requirements  

None.

Basic Qualifications   

Degree Required: None.

Work Experience: Specialized work experience directly related to the position.

 

Program Analyst - CS-0343-12

Pay Grade: CS-0343-12

Job Family: General Administrative, Clerical, and Office Services

Service Type:  Administrative and Management

FLSA Status: Exempt 

Job Summary 

Under limited supervision, provides complex analysis and evaluation of projected and actual effectiveness of current and proposed program operations and activities. Assignments involve independent studies to determine the proper organizational structure of the activities. The work entails assessing organizational and program problems; reviewing and evaluating the potential effectiveness of proposed organizations and programs; identifying issues and isolated problems; developing measurements of productivity and effectiveness; and recommending solutions.

Major Duties and Responsibilities 

Provides analysis and evaluation of projected and actual effectiveness of current and proposed program activities.

Plans, develops and implements systems for analyzing and evaluating the objectives, policies, operations and progress of the program.

Conducts special projects; prepares data analysis; and identifies process improvements and redesigns of the program.

Develops solutions and measurements of program productivity and effectiveness.

Organizes and delivers briefings to present findings, solutions, and recommendations.    

Prepares briefing material, testimony, presentations, position papers, and reports of findings and recommendations.  

Develops short-to-medium range strategic plans for the program.

Core Competencies  

Thorough knowledge of the substantive nature of organizational program operations, goals, objectives, and activities.  

Thorough knowledge of analytical and evaluative fact-finding methods and techniques, and problem-solving skills.

Thorough knowledge of research techniques, quantitative methods, and statistical analysis.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Licenses, Certifications, and Other Requirements  

None.

Basic Qualifications   

Degree Required: None.

Work Experience: 

Specialized work experience directly related to the position.

 

Program Analyst - CS-0343-13

Pay Grade: CS-0343-13

Job Family: General Administrative, Clerical, and Office Services

Service Type: Administrative and Management

FLSA Status: Exempt 

Job Summary 

Under limited guidance, provides more complex and critical analysis and evaluation of projected and actual effectiveness of current and proposed program operations and activities. Provides advice, guidance, and technical assistance to agency officials.

Major Duties and Responsibilities 

Provides critical analyses and evaluations of actual or potential effectiveness of current and/or projected program activities.   

Conducts measurement surveys, audits, projects, etc., and forecasts and estimates requirements.  

Provides coordination and technical assistance on program or office development projects.  
 
Provides advisory services to program operating officials.  Develops, recommends and implements policies for corrective actions.  

Plans, develops and implements a system for obtaining and providing data for long-range planning and projections.  

Develops cost analyses of projects or performs cost benefit or economic evaluations of current or projected program.  

Prepares programmatic reports, justifications, charts, graphs, statistical and narrative data, etc.

Core Competencies  

Comprehensive knowledge of the substantive nature of organizational program operations, goals, objectives, and activities.  

Comprehensive knowledge of project management principles, practices, and techniques; and thorough understanding of budgeting regulations, guidelines and process.  

Comprehensive knowledge of fact-finding analytical, statistical, evaluative, measurement, and problem-solving methods and techniques.  

Strong communication skills both orally and in writing skills.

Licenses, Certifications, and Other Requirements  

None.

Basic Qualifications   

Degree Required: None.

Work Experience: Specialized work experience directly related to the position.