Program Analyst (Risk and Audit Analyst)

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GS-11:

• Applies analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues and studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations.
• Uses qualitative and quantitative techniques for analyzing and measuring effectiveness, efficiency, and/or productivity of administrative and/or technical programs.
• Plans, schedules, and conducts detailed projects and/or studies to evaluate complex functions and work processes, analyze findings and recommend ways to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of work operations in a program or support setting.
• Develops new or modifies a wide variety of work methods, techniques, and procedures for administering program services, guidelines and procedures, and automating work processes for the conduct of administrative support functions or program operations.
• Prepares work, projects, and study papers and/or reports in organizing and delivering briefings to management and/or senior staff employee(s) to encourage understanding and acceptance of findings and recommendations.

GS-12:

• Independently or jointly with other components of the organizational entity, conducts analytical studies that are of special interest related to functional activities and/or programs.
• Applies a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to assess and improve the effectiveness and management of assigned programs, processes, projects and systems.
• Analyzes and develops statistical data to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operating programs, or internal support operations that facilitate the operating programs.
• Reviews information, reconciles conflicting data, and devises new or modified methods to analyze findings.
• Prepares and/or conducts briefings for higher level management to explain analysis of the subject matter involved, as well as provide recommendations or action plans, and provide guidance and/or direction for implementation.