This position is located in the Small Business Administration, Office of Performance, Planning, and the Chief Financial Officer, Analysis and Evaluation Division in Washington, DC. This Program Analyst performs as a Program Evaluator providing expertise in program evaluation, logic modeling, qualitative and quantitative research methods, analysis, program performance reviews and performance and financial reporting.

Duties

Coordinates program evaluation contracts, projects, and studies for SBA to ensure consistent reviews of its programs. Responsible for assisting in the development of SBA's program evaluation framework and learning agendas and supporting integration into strategic planning, performance reviews, performance planning and budget integration. Works with program officials in developing strategic goals, performance goals and performance measures based on evidence and ensuring close linkage of the agency planning, policy, and budget formulation and presentation processes. Serves as an expert advisor on program evaluation methods and design, including survey design, qualitative research, and statistics Programs.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen
• You must successfully complete a background investigation.
• You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.

Qualifications

For the GS-14: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service, obtained in either the private or public sector. Specialized experience may include: Developing and managing complex program evaluations; and Analyzing and interpreting data using statistical software packages; and Applying social science research methods to real world programs; and Managing project schedules for complex organizations; and Interpreting a portfolio of evidence to make recommendations on program improvement. These qualifications must be clearly referenced in your resume. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on OPM's Qualifications web site: Management and Program Analysis Series 0343 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. TIME-IN-GRADE: If you are a current career or career-conditional federal employee applying for promotion under Merit Promotion you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks in positions at the next level lower than the position being filled All qualification requirements must be met by 11:59 pm (Eastern Time) on 01/29/2024.

Education

Education may not be substituted for experience for this position.

Contacts

• Address Performance Planning and CFO 409 3rd Street SW 6th Floor Washington, DC 20416 US
• Name: Lorraine Atencio-Curry
• Phone: (303) 844-7797
• Email: [email protected]