Program Analyst

This position is located in the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Asst Secretary for Housing-Federal Housing Commissioner.The following are the duties of this position at the GS-09. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position.

As a/an Program Analyst, you will

• Perform analysis and advisory assignments related to the effectiveness of multifamily housing programs and/or the efficiency of the management of Hub operations. Responsible for basic analysis and routine program operations duties that facilitate the conduct of more complex and detailed review and analysis functions conducted by the supervisor and senior co-workers.

• Assist in the development of directives and the design, development, documentation, and implementation of various reporting systems. Perform multifamily program operations related to asset management or asset development in order to meet established goals and objectives.

• Assist in the development of procedures and documents for establishing, operating, and assessing the effectiveness of program delivery, including avoiding waste, fraud, abuse, misuse of assets, etc. Work with the Hub Director and senior staff in resolving programmatic and technical work problems not covered by established policies or procedures.

You must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.

Specialized Experience:

For the GS-09, you must have one year (52 full weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position includes:

• Analyzing data for studies or evaluations of programs and operations and making recommendations; AND
• Coordinating activities that involve multiple managers, employees, or offices; AND
• Creating various types of reports for management.

OR Education: You may substitute education for general or specialized experience as follows: A Master's or equivalent graduate degree; or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.B. or J.D., if related.

OR Combination: You may qualify by a combination of experience and education.

To combine education and experience, the total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the specialized experience requirement, as well as the percentage of completed education compared to the education requirement must equal at least 100 percent. Only graduate level education in excess of the first 18 semester hours (27 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education.

Specialized Experience:

For the GS-07, you must have one year (52 full weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position includes:

• Collecting and researching data for studies or evaluations of programs and operations; AND
• Assisting in coordinating activities that involve multiple managers, employees, or offices; AND
• Assisting in the creation of various types of reports for management.

OR Education: You may substitute education for general or specialized experience as follows: One full year of graduate level education; or Superior Academic Achievement based on a Bachelors degree that is demonstrated through class standing (upper 1/3 of class); grade point average (3.0/4.0 overall or 3.5/4.0 in major), or election to membership in a qualifying national scholastic honor society.

OR Combination: You may qualify by a combination of experience and education.

To combine education and experience, the total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the specialized experience requirement, as well as the percentage of completed education compared to the education requirement must equal at least 100 percent.

Experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resume.

Time-in-Grade: In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable:

For the GS-09 you must have been at the GS-07 level for 52 weeks.

For the GS-07 you must have been at the GS-05 level for 52 weeks.

Time After Competitive Appointment: Candidates who are current Federal employees serving on a non-temporary competitive appointment must have served at least three months in that appointment.