Program Analyst

Summary

This vacancy is for a Program Analyst position in the Associate Director for Field Operations located at the U.S. Census Bureau Headquarters in Suitland, Maryland . The Census Bureau is accessible from the Metro Rail Green Line - Suitland Station.

This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Program Analyst, 0343-7/9/11/12, FPL GG-12 positions within the Census Bureau in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.

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Duties

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• Performs analytical work to collect, validate, and interpret program data supporting operational decisions.
• Assists with administrative and technical steps required to process personnel actions and hiring packages.
• Supports office operations through organization of documentation, communication, and process improvement activities.
• Analyze and manage various projects and activities timeline for a regional decentralized staff as well as providing technical advice on program operations.
• Plan, develop, review, edit, monitor and evaluate material against program objectives established for regional offices and/or a decentralized staff.
• Communicate the progress of on-going activities effectively in situations where frequent changes, delays or unexpected events could cause major shifting in priorities, timetables or work assignments.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• U.S. Citizen.
• Suitable for Federal employment.
• Registered for Selective Service, if applicable (
• This is a Term Appointment; initial appointment is not to exceed (NTE) 4 years. At management discretion, this appointment may be extended up to a maximum of 10 years from the original appointment.
• A trial period may be required for term appointment/excepted service appointments.
• This is a BARGAINING unit position.
• This announcement will close at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the date the first 150 applicants are received or on October 19, 2026, whichever comes first.
• A USA Hire assessment is required. An email will be sent with additional information after you submit your application. You will have 48 hours from the date you submit your application to complete the assessment.

Qualifications

To qualify for the position of Program Analyst, at GG-0343-7/9/11/12, you must meet the minimum and/or basic qualification requirements listed below.

Specialized Experience: For the GG-07 , you must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GG/GS-05 in the Federal service. Experience for this position includes: Researching and interpreting established policies, procedures or program guidance, using automated systems and preparing written material and/or experience assisting with staffing or personnel action process.

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1 full year of graduate level education OR superior academic achievement

Specialized Experience: For the GG-09 , you must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GG / GS-07 in the Federal service. Experience for this position includes: Experience providing technical advice on program operations; planning, developing, reviewing, monitoring, and evaluating material to achieve program goals and objects for a large organization; ability to communicate effectively to make recommendations to management and stakeholders; and assisting higher-level analysts in developing directives or documenting data reporting systems.

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Master's or equivalent graduate degree; or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.B. or J.D., if related combination of education and experience.

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A combination of education and experience.

Specialized Experience: For the GG-11 , you must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GG / GS-09 in the Federal service. Experience for this position includes: Providing technical advice on program operations to project teams and external stakeholders to keep ongoing activities running efficiently. Planning, developing, and evaluating materials for entire operating programs. Identifying problems in program operations by designing and conducting analytical studies using quantitative or qualitative methods. Applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques in developing new procedures and approaches to identify and resolve significant issues and problems.

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Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.M., if related.

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A combination of education and experience.

Specialized Experience: For the GG-12 , you must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GG / GS-11 in the Federal service. Experience for this position includes: Advising senior program managers on complex operational methods, management reports, surveys, and high-level control techniques. Planning, developing, and evaluating materials for entire operating programs. Identifying problems in program operations by designing and conducting analytical studies using quantitative or qualitative methods. Conducting detailed analyses of highly complex functions and work processes across broad, large-scale administrative or technical programs. Developing analytical methods, alternative organizational structures, and modernized management processes with minimum to no guidance. Communicating effectively with leadership to keep the organization aligned and reallocate work assignments.

Education: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level.

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, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer.

After you submit this application, you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required. You will have 48 hours from the date you submit your application to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application.

Additional information

Applicants who apply under this Job Opportunity Announcement may opt-in (at their request) to allow the sharing of their resume, and other associated documents with other Federal Agencies who have vacancies within the same occupational series, grade and pay band (or its equivalent), and full performance level in the same duty location or commuting area of the duty location listed on the Job Opportunity Announcement.

Individuals who have received a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment, otherwise known as a buyout, must repay that incentive if they are reemployed by the Federal Government within five years of separation.

Additionally, the following links provide information on various hiring authorities that may enable you to apply through merit assignment procedures, or be eligible for a non-competitive appointment.

• VRA (GS-11 or below)
• VEOA (permanent positions)
• 30% or more disabled veteran
• Military Spouse
• Persons with disabilities
• CTAP
• ICTAP

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.

The Department of Commerce also provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Human Resources Office. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. TTY users can contact the Human Resources Office via the Federal Relay Service, View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.