Program Analyst

• Write, review, and critique analytical reports, working papers, and briefing documents; give presentations or briefings on all aspects of projects.
• Conduct audit liaison functions with GAO, OIG, and outside entities; plan, coordinate, and attend conferences; analyze prior audit issues and prepare advice for senior managers.
• Ensure written responses are consistent with FSIS policies and comply with GAO and OIG requirements; prepare communications to auditors and obtain clearances; prepare draft and final responses to audits.
• Define project scope, requirements, and deliverables; develop, modify, or provide input to project plans.
• Design and conduct studies, cost-benefit analyses, and other research; develop business cases and plans for proposed projects.
• Evaluate or monitor compliance with laws, regulations, policies, standards, or procedures.
• Review and assess study reports for soundness and adequacy; review manuscripts, reports, and correspondence for validity and completeness; recommend approval or revision.
• Perform individual program analysis and evaluation studies; coordinate data collection, draft reports, and collaborate on findings and recommendations.
• Make improvements, solve problems, or take corrective action when issues arise; document and release reports, new organizational concepts, or other deliverables.

• Write, review, and critique analytical reports, working papers, and briefing documents; give presentations or briefings on all aspects of projects.
• Conduct audit liaison functions with GAO, OIG, and outside entities; plan, coordinate, and attend conferences; analyze prior audit issues and prepare advice for senior managers.
• Ensure written responses are consistent with FSIS policies and comply with GAO and OIG requirements; prepare communications to auditors and obtain clearances; prepare draft and final responses to audits.
• Define project scope, requirements, and deliverables; develop, modify, or provide input to project plans.
• Design and conduct studies, cost-benefit analyses, and other research; develop business cases and plans for proposed projects.
• Evaluate or monitor compliance with laws, regulations, policies, standards, or procedures.
• Review and assess study reports for soundness and adequacy; review manuscripts, reports, and correspondence for validity and completeness; recommend approval or revision.
• Perform individual program analysis and evaluation studies; coordinate data collection, draft reports, and collaborate on findings and recommendations.
• Make improvements, solve problems, or take corrective action when issues arise; document and release reports, new organizational concepts, or other deliverables.

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served. Refer to the Next Steps section for more information.
• Subject to one year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable. New USDA supervisors must successfully complete all components of the required training program before the end of their probationary period.
• Direct Deposit:
  Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
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• False statements or responses on a resume or application can jeopardize employment and may be grounds for disciplinary action, including removal from Federal service.
• If you are selected, you may need to complete a Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) prior to being appointed to determine suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation.

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.

• Conducted audit liaison functions with GAO and OIG (or similar groups) and prepared advisories for senior managers;
• Prepared audit responses that complied with current policies and met GAO and OIG (or similar groups) requirements;
• Designed and executed analytical studies and cost-benefit analyses to develop business cases for Company/Agency projects.
• Coordinated and integrated project activities and managed project resources, including contracts for specialized services;
• Led multidisciplinary teams to design, conduct, and implement Company/Agency program evaluation surveys.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual;…