Program Analyst Gs Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Summary
This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Lakewood, Colorado.
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Duties
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As Program Analyst, GS-0343, your typical work assignments may include, but not limited to:

• Develop and implement programmatic, administrative, and operational policies and procedures; provides advisory services on issues of substantial scope and impact throughout the organization.
• Analyze and evaluate (on a quantitative and/or qualitative basis) the effectiveness of program operations in meeting established goals and objectives.
• Ability to design, organize and execute short- and long-term studies of programs, policies, and budget issues, particularly those with energy resource and capital improvement implications.
• Ability to explain persuasively, and to write clearly about complex and controversial issues and make recommendations to senior level officials with various perspectives and concerns.
• Develop and refine strategies, policies and action plans to improve program quality and performance.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and advisor on all matters related to oil and gas regulations, policies, development and operations.

Requirements
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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated
• A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
• If you are a male applicant born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.
• Incumbent is required to operate a government motor vehicle, must possess a valid driver's license, and have a safe driving record within the 4 year period immediately preceding submittal of GSA Form 3607.
• Notice of Financial Disclosure Report Requirement: This position is subject to a financial disclosure requirement, and you will be required to complete either OGE Form 278e or OGE Form 450 as applicable within 30 days of your appointment
• AN INCENTIVE MAY BE AVAILABLE FOR HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES AT MANAGEMENT DISCRETION. A SERVICE AGREEMENT WILL BE REQUIRED.
• TRAVEL AND RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE AUTHORIZED. ANY RELOCATION EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH REPORTING FOR DUTY WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SELECTED EMPLOYEE.

Qualifications
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: (OPM Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for Administrative and Management Positions, GS-0343).
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-12
I have at least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is work that participate in planning, monitoring, and allocation of organizational resources for respective program operations and making recommendations to senior management regarding the necessary changes or adjustments in the programs and in their implementation; providing authoritative professional viewpoints and opinions on the program methods, techniques, and procedures required within the organization to ensure maximum effectiveness, efficiency, and economy of program operations in accordance with Bureau and Administrative priorities and policies; represent the organization, analyzing, researching, and making recommendations for resolution of administrative or procedural issues; expertise in all areas of administrative operations in different components of the organization; completing reports. (Your resume must support this experience)
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-13
I have at least 1 year of specialized experience or the equivalent, comparable to at least the GS-12 in the Federal Service (obtained in either the public or private sector). Specialized experience is work that participate in planning, monitoring, and allocation of organizational resources for respective program operations and making recommendations to senior management regarding the necessary changes or adjustments in the programs and in their implementation; providing authoritative professional viewpoints and opinions on the program methods, techniques, and procedures required within the organization to ensure maximum effectiveness, efficiency, and economy of program operations in accordance with Bureau and Administrative priorities and policies; expertise in all areas of administrative operations in different components of the organization; completing reports; responsible for compliance; and coordination of training activities. (Your resume must support this experience).
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Merit Promotion candidates must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.
Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur in the same location within 90 days from the closing date.
Additional information
All new hires earn the beginning salary of their pay grade (Step 1). See 2026 Salary Tables and select the pay chart for Lakewood, Colorado. If no specific chart is listed for this geographic location, see the "rest of U.S." chart.
The full performance level of this position is GS-13. Promotion potential in this announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date. A career ladder promotion is at the discretion of management, and in no way guaranteed.
The probationary or trial period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your [probationary period -OR- trial period] your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) OR Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) Programs provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF50 noting position, grade level, duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, applicants must be qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp
SPECIAL APPOINTING AUTHORITY: Certain candidates may be eligible to apply under a special hiring authority including those for disabled individuals, Peace Corps employees, Foreign Service employees, veterans, etc. For more information, visit the following OPM websites: USAJOBS Information Center: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/; Vets Info Guide: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/.
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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.
Benefits
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