0343 Program Analyst Jobs in Reston, VA (NOW HIRING)

Duties As a Program Analyst at the GS-0343-14 some of your typical work assignments may include: * Serves as a principal analyst and strategic advisor to senior leadership on the effectiveness of major human capital programs, including workforce shaping, reduction in force, and rejuvenation; independently validates and presents data-driven courses of action to ensure the optimized use of personnel resources. * Directs all aspects of program analysis for the organization's human and intellectual capital management by establishing analytical milestones, defining core metrics, and advising senior leaders on the strategic implications of program performance on future mission capabilities. * Leads and facilitates headquarters-level human capital business process reviews by guiding cross-functional project teams to identify, evaluate, and recommend the implementation of modern analytical models and efficiency methodologies across the enterprise. * Conducts comprehensive analyses of organizational structures, strategic workforce plans, and resource allocations; evaluates complex, recurring program issues to deliver responsive, data-driven alternatives and long-term effectiveness recommendations to senior leaders. * Oversees the department's strategic program evaluation initiatives by leading analytical efforts to identify core competency gaps, evaluate the effectiveness of strategic programs, and provide authoritative recommendations to align human capital programs with future mission priorities. Requirements Conditions of employment * Must be a U.S. citizen * Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service * Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply) * Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation * May be required to successfully complete a probationary period * Work Schedule: Full Time * Overtime: Occasionally * Tour of Duty: Flexible * Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized * Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt * Financial Disclosure: Not Required * Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible * Employee must obtain/maintain the appropriate security clearance Qualifications You may qualify at the GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service: * Directing analytical evaluations of human capital strategies, including workforce shaping, reduction in force, and rejuvenation programs; defines core competencies, establishes milestones for capability development, and advises senior leadership on the strategic alignment of organizational structure and personnel resources to support future operations. * Organize and provide analytical oversight for department-wide human capital programs by establishing strategic indicators linked to goals, leveraging Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) to analyze system-wide data, and formulating authoritative recommendations for senior executives to address mission shortfalls. * Leading complex business process analyses and organizational improvement projects related to human capital programs; facilitates cross-functional teams, evaluates resource allocations using predictive and descriptive analytics, and recommends modern process improvement methodologies to optimize workflows and program effectiveness. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional information Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: . Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see ) The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision. NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy. Selective Service Requirement: Please visit for more information. For more information, please visit Other Notes: Re-employed Annuitant: This position Does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).