Summary The incumbent serves as a Program Analyst, providing support and advisory services for program development, analysis, and the evaluation of comprehensive, short/long range and multi-year plans, strategic objectives, operational and related financial resources, and training requirements for the organization. Responsibilities In your role as Program Analyst, you will have the following duties and responsibilities: Participates in program reviews and evaluations of activities to ensure proper program integration and conformance to NNSA and program-specific policy; and for completeness, and adequacy of operations in meeting established goals and objectives. Participates in developing and interpreting guidance for annual operating plans, program objectives and funding estimates required for execution. Provides advice and guidance to senior program, project, or field site managers and their staffs, for estimating program needs and meeting established program goals and performance metrics. Prepares program planning and execution documentation. Researches, extracts, compiles and analyzes program data for use in corporate reviews. Prepares narrative statements in support of statistical information, schedules, backup material, etc., for responding to specific information requests from DOE, OMB, or congressional staff, as appropriate. Performs other duties, as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Subject to Random Drug Testing Must pass a pre-employment drug test. Favorable suitability determination required. Financial Disclosure is required. Must be able to obtain/maintain a Q level Security Clearance. You must be a United States Citizen. This employer participates in the e-Verify program. Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements. Compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) governing personal identity which will require that you provide two forms of identification. More than one position may be filled from this vacancy announcement. Qualifications SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA pay band level or GS grade level (NQ-01 or GS-07 in the Federal Service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Identifying issues and problems related to program operations and making recommendations for improvement; conducting research and documenting results in various written formats; and keeping abreast of goals and objectives in order to participate in program planning and evaluation. OR- A master's or equivalent graduate degree or two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree. (Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work). OR- I have a combination of graduate level education and experience as described in the vacancy announcement. Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below. Cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write "see resume" in your application. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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 experience. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Education If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: EDUCATION: Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside of the U.S. must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. A written evaluation of any foreign education must be provided with your application in response to this vacancy announcement or be received by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide this evaluation will result in you being found unqualified for the position. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education, see the Department of Education website, and for a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, visit The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. Please Note: If your foreign education has already been accepted by an accredited U.S. educational institution as part of a degree program with that institution, you do not need to provide an evaluation of foreign education but must submit a copy of the transcripts listing the degree from the U.S. accredited institution that accepted your foreign education. **If you are selected and qualified based on education or a combination of education and experience, official transcripts will be required. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. Additional Information The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit the links at the bottom of this page or visit the FedsHireVets Click HERE for more information. If you believe that you are eligible for the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), please visit the OPM ICTAP/CTAP website Click HERE for more information. In order to be considered under the ICTAP program, your application must score within the pre-established "well qualified" category as stated in the Qualifications section. More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement. Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year. All males born after December 31,1959 must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration. To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register. If you are not registered and don't have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government. A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized for a highly qualified applicant in accordance with Agency policy. EEO Policy: Click HERE. 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