Management and Program Analyst

Job Title

Management and Program Analyst

Job Description

As a Management and Program Analyst, you will perform the following duties:

1. Serve as a senior-level expert responsible for conducting comprehensive studies and evaluations to assess and improve the effectiveness of agency programs, operations, and management processes.
2. Apply a wide range of advanced qualitative and quantitative methods to analyze complex issues, identify trends, and propose solutions to enhance program efficiency and effectiveness.
3. Design and conduct broad and complex management studies, defining study boundaries and objectives in response to evolving priorities.
4. Develop and implement program evaluation frameworks, identifying meaningful performance indicators, designing data collection methodologies, and applying advanced statistical techniques to evaluate program outcomes.
5. Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership in comprehensive reports, briefings, and presentations, directly influencing strategic decisions and resource allocation.
6. Independently lead strategic planning efforts for an agency program or program segment, including developing multi-year plans, preparing resource allocation strategies, and advising senior leadership on optimizing program operations.
7. Evaluate program accomplishments against established goals and objectives, assesses compliance with agency policies and regulations, and develops recommendations to address gaps or inefficiencies.
8. Evaluate the content of new or modified legislation for projected impact on agency programs and resources.
9. Serve as a senior advisor and authority on program evaluation and management practices, providing guidance to agency leadership and staff on improving program operations.
10. Independently plan, organize, and direct team-based studies that require collaboration across organizational lines, often involving interagency coordination or external stakeholders.
11. Represent the agency in high-level meetings with external stakeholders, including Congressional committees, other federal agencies, and international partners.
12. Mentor junior staff and provides training on advanced analytical techniques, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.