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Management and Program Analyst

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Government Accountability Office

Infrastructure Operations (IO), Immediate Office

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Summary

This position is located in the Infrastructure Operations (IO), Immediate Office. As a Management and Program Analyst you will be responsible for: conducting comprehensive organizational studies to identify and propose solutions to management problems; developing efficient and effective policies and procedures; managing programs and projects; and producing written products and agency-wide communications on IO programs, projects, and services.

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Summary

This position is located in the Infrastructure Operations (IO), Immediate Office. As a Management and Program Analyst you will be responsible for: conducting comprehensive organizational studies to identify and propose solutions to management problems; developing efficient and effective policies and procedures; managing programs and projects; and producing written products and agency-wide communications on IO programs, projects, and services.

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Accepting applications

Posted today · Apply by 07/13/26

Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 13, 2026

Location

1 vacancy in the following locations:

Huntsville, AL

Los Angeles, CA

Oakland, CA

Denver, CO

Washington, DC

Atlanta, GA

Chicago, IL

Boston, MA

Dayton, OH

Dallas, TX

Norfolk, VA

Seattle, WA

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $117,929 - $187,680 per year Pay scale & grade

PT 3

Promotion potential None

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

• 0343 Management And Program Analysis

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No

Drug test No Security clearance Other Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

• Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure required Yes

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number IO-26-IMP-12976853 Control number 873969100

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As a Managementand Program Analyst, PT-0343-3,your typical work assignments may include the following:

Conducts comprehensive organizational studies in order to identify and propose solutions to management problems.

Conducts analyses and develops policies and procedures regarding resource utilization, organization, mission and functions, workload analysis and measurement.

Collaborates with the Executive Committee, Managing Directors, and other GAO leaders and managers to examine programs and operations and develop strategic objectives and business plans that focus on improving program performance and achieving outcomes. Regularly validates and revises plans.

Serves as a consultant and advisor to management in developing strategies that focus on achieving results and forecasting future trends into program planning initiatives. Develops pre-decisional information and strategies for management consideration.

Establishes and applies processes to involve stakeholders and assess the GAO environment.

Develops and uses organizational analysis to align activities, core processes and resources to support the accomplishment of desired outcomes.

Facilitates the development of performance measures at various program and organizational levels. Works with budget and financial personnel to develop linkages between funding levels and anticipated results.

Serves as the project manager on a variety of special projects. Leads matrixed initiatives, integrating the work of staff members from various disciplines.

Collaborates closely with other organizations to assist in developing goals, objectives, and measures of performance and to align and integrate action plans. Develops strategies for alignment and integration with other groups.

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Conditions of employment

You must meet all qualification requirements before the announcement closes.

Qualifications

One year (52 Weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the NEXT LOWER BAND, CS-II, PE-IIA, PT-II or GS-13 grade level in the Federal service or comparable private/public sector experience which has equipped you with the skills and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience using a wide range of analytics and evaluative methods and techniques, qualitative and quantitative, sufficient to accomplish complex projects or studies broad in scope; evaluating the effectiveness of programs in order to recommend improvements based on evaluation results; and using management principles and process to perform project management duties effectively integrate recommendations.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

This is a non-bargaining unit position.

OPTION FOR ADDITIONAL SELECTIONS: Based on the staffing needs, additional selections may be made through this vacancy announcement.

Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid for by the GAO.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: GAO provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request accommodation, please email ReasonableAccommodations@gao.gov.

The U.S. Government Accountability Offices policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

The U.S. Government Accountability Offices policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

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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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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

If you meet the qualification requirements stated above, you will be further rated based on your responses to the vacancy questions. Please make sure that your responses to the vacancy questions are supported in your resume. Please follow all instructions carefully. If you provide incomplete answers, fail to provide a narrative response to any vacancy question(s) that requires further explanation, or if your response to a vacancy question is "see resume", your rating may be affected or you may be determined ineligible.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

• Organizational Development
• Strategic Thinking
• Performance Measurement

To preview the assessment questionnaire for this job opportunity click here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12976853

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Review our benefits

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Required documents

Required Documents

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• RESUME: You are encouraged to use the USAJOBS resume builder to create your resume. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. In addition to describing duties performed, you must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Failure to provide this information may result in disqualification.Update your resume so it meets new resume requirements: Starting on September 27, 2025, federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in length to comply with the Merit Hiring Plan. USAJOBS will not allow you to upload or build resumes longer than two pages, and you will need to update the resumes in your profile before applying to a job.What is required in the resume?Resumes submitted for federal jobs are required to have:
• Contact Information-your name and the best way to contact you.
• Relevant work experience-Job experience should include employer name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and descriptions that explain how your previous work experience relates to and helps you meet the required qualifications in the GAO job announcement to which you are applying.
• Education, certifications or licensures - If the job announcement requires any education, certifications or licensures, make sure you include the required information on the resume.

For more information on the how to check the resume for the new 2-page requirement, please go to the Help Center or click the link : USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements

• SF-50: You must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) that indicates your position information (i.e. title, series, grade). Do not submit awards.

If you fail to submit any of the documentation listed above your application will be considered incomplete, and will result in loss of consideration.

How to Apply

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To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

• To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
• Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
• After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
• You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

If you are unable to apply online, please contact Teryl Smith at smithtl1@gao.govby 4 p.m. on the closing date of the announcement.

For technical issue with USAJOBS: Please refer to the USAJOBS help page.

Agency contact information

Teryl Smith

Email smithtl1@gao.gov Address Government Accountability Office

Human Capital Office

441 G Street NW

Washington, DC 20548

US

Next steps

After the closing date of this announcement, GAOs Human Capital Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications by reviewing your assessment questionnaire and resume to complete an analysis. Please be as complete and thorough as possible. If your application is rated "best-qualified," your name will be referred to the selecting official for consideration. At this point you may be contacted for an interview.

If you do not meet the key requirements and/or basic qualifications or you fail to submit all required application materials, your application will not be considered.

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Required Documents

Help

• RESUME: You are encouraged to use the USAJOBS resume builder to create your resume. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. In addition to describing duties performed, you must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Failure to provide this information may result in disqualification.Update your resume so it meets new resume requirements: Starting on September 27, 2025, federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in length to comply with the Merit Hiring Plan. USAJOBS will not allow you to upload or build resumes longer than two pages, and you will need to update the resumes in your profile before applying to a job.What is required in the resume?Resumes submitted for federal jobs are required to have:
• Contact Information-your name and the best way to contact you.
• Relevant work experience-Job experience should include employer name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and descriptions that explain how your previous work experience relates to and helps you meet the required qualifications in the GAO job announcement to which you are applying.
• Education, certifications or licensures - If the job announcement requires any education, certifications or licensures, make sure you include the required information on the resume.

For more information on the how to check the resume for the new 2-page requirement, please go to the Help Center or click the link : USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements

• SF-50: You must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) that indicates your position information (i.e. title, series, grade). Do not submit awards.

If you fail to submit any of the documentation listed above your application will be considered incomplete, and will result in loss of consideration.

How to Apply

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To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

• To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
• Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
• After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
• You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

If you are unable to apply online, please contact Teryl Smith at smithtl1@gao.govby 4 p.m. on the closing date of the announcement.

For technical issue with USAJOBS: Please refer to the USAJOBS help page.

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Agency contact information

Teryl Smith

Email smithtl1@gao.gov Address Government Accountability Office

Human Capital Office

441 G Street NW

Washington, DC 20548

US

Next steps

After the closing date of this announcement, GAOs Human Capital Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications by reviewing your assessment questionnaire and resume to complete an analysis. Please be as complete and thorough as possible. If your application is rated "best-qualified," your name will be referred to the selecting official for consideration. At this point you may be contacted for an interview.

If you do not meet the key requirements and/or basic qualifications or you fail to submit all required application materials, your application will not be considered.

Expand Hide next steps

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Additional locations

Washington, DC

Atlanta, GA

Chicago, IL

Boston, MA

Dayton, OH

Dallas, TX

Norfolk, VA

Seattle, WA

Government Accountability Office

GAOs work is designed to address four common goals:

• to help the Congress address current and emerging challenges to the well-being and financial security of the American people.
• to help the Congress to respond to changing security threats and the challenges of global interdependence.
• to help transform the Federal government to address national challenges; and
• to maximize the value of GAO by enabling quality, timely service to Congress and by being a leading practice Federal agency.

Agency contact information

Teryl Smith

Email smithtl1@gao.gov Address Government Accountability Office

Human Capital Office

441 G Street NW

Washington, DC 20548

US

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Summary

This position is located in the Infrastructure Operations (IO), Immediate Office. As a Management and Program Analyst you will be responsible for: conducting comprehensive organizational studies to identify and propose solutions to management problems; developing efficient and effective policies and procedures; managing programs and projects; and producing written products and agency-wide communications on IO programs, projects, and services.

Learn more about this agency

Overview

Help

Accepting applications

Posted today · Apply by 07/13/26

Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 13, 2026

Location

1 vacancy in the following locations:

Huntsville, AL

Los Angeles, CA

Oakland, CA

Denver, CO

Washington, DC

Atlanta, GA

Chicago, IL

Boston, MA

Dayton, OH

Dallas, TX

Norfolk, VA

Seattle, WA

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $117,929 - $187,680 per year Pay scale & grade

PT 3

Promotion potential None

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

• 0343 Management And Program Analysis

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No

Drug test No Security clearance Other Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

• Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure required Yes

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number IO-26-IMP-12976853 Control number 873969100

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