Program Analyst

Job Summary

This position is located in the D.C. Department of Employment Services (DOES), Office of Paid Family Leave (OPFL). The Department of Employment Services (DOES) mission is to connect District residents, job seekers, and employers to opportunities and resources that empower fair, safe, effective working communities. The mission of the Office of Paid Family Leave is to plan, develop, and administer a paid leave program for the District of Columbia under the provisions of the Universal Paid Leave Amendment Act of 2016 ("Paid Leave Act").

Provides critical analyses and evaluations of actual or potential effectiveness of current and/or projected program activities.

Provides technical assistance in the design, development and implementation of improved program designs/operations.

Reviews and analyzes planning and operations activities of major program areas administered by the department.

Conducts management surveys, audits, projects, etc., and provides advisory services to operating or management officials.

Identifies actual or potential problem areas, trends, and/or areas of significant concern.

Develops, recommends and implements policies for corrective actions necessary to remedy deficiencies in program areas.

Conducts continuous review and analysis of current or proposed programs and related administrative and financial activities; determines, through comprehensive assessment, effective utilization of resources at program level; identifies program strengths and deficiencies; and recommends changes or corrective action relative to program design, policies, procedures, and operations.

Specialized

Experience:

Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.

None

The work is performed in a normal office setting.

Tour of Duty: Monday-Friday 8:30 am- 5:00 pm or Varies

Operating Status: In-Person reporting, flexible and limited telework options available upon position eligibility and operational needs.

Promotion Potential: No known promotion potential

Duration of Appointment: Career Service – Term NTE 13-Months

Pay Plan, Series and Grade: CS-0301-13

Salary: $93,069-$119,916;
Based on qualifications and funding

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is not covered by a Collective Bargaining Unit.

Position Designation: This position has been designated as Security sensitive therefore the incumbent of this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC Personnel Regulations, Suitability and as such, incumbents of this position shall be subject to criminal background checks, background investigations, and mandatory drug and alcohol testing, as applicable.

Residency Requirement: Applicants claiming “Residency Preference” will be required to maintain residency in the District of Columbia for a minimum of seven (7) years. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of employment.

The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.