Program Analyst

Job Summary 

This position is located in the Department of Employment Services (DOES), Bureau of Compliance and Internal Auditing. The mission of DOES is to provide employment-related services for unemployed or underemployed persons so that they can achieve economic security as well as to provide income replacement services for workers unemployed through no fault of their own so that they can maintain their purchasing power and thereby contribute to the economic stability of the Washington Metropolitan area.

Duties and Responsibilities 

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. Based upon the assessments made, identifies actual or potential problem areas, trends, and/or areas of significant concerns. Develops, recommends, and implements policies for corrective actions, necessary to remedy deficiencies in program areas. Plans, develops, and implements a system for obtaining and providing data required by the department, offices and its units for long-range planning and projections and that which is needed for evaluation of day-to-day operations. Develops life cycle cost analyses of projects or performs cost benefit or economic evaluations of current or projected programs. Forecasts and estimates program requirements and prepare programmatic reports. Justifications, charts, graphs, statistical and narrative data, etc. 

Participates in the conceptualization, design, refinement, and implementation of program planning, development, review, and evaluation systems. Defines new program needs, considering such factors as the impact on social, economic, and other conditions. Recommends the establishment of new and/or revised policies, procedures, and other documentation, as the need arises, to more effectively meet the goals and objectives. Makes recommendations to get the program and operation incompliance. Reviews legislation and ensure those program (s) are incompliance with the federal regulations. Participates in the development of the comprehensive agency plan, and in coordination of office operational planning and grant applications within the agency. Provides technical assistance and review for office level program plans. Prepares program development projects including proposal writing. Provides coordination and technical assistance on program development projects. 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. Coordinates agency policy plans and programs with the activities of other public and private community organizations through committee representation; individual conference; or through review and reaction to proposals submitted by other agencies and groups.

Qualifications and Education 

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, one (1) year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.

Licensure and Certifications

None

Work Conditions/Environment

The work is typically performed in a normal office setting. 

Other Significant Facts

Tour of Duty: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm 

Pay Plan, Series, and Grade: CS-0343-13

Duration of Appointment: Career Service –Term, NTE 13-Month

Collective Bargaining Unit: This position is not covered under a collective bargaining agreement.

Promotion Potential: No known promotion potential

Area of Consideration: Open to Public

EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government does not discriminate or retaliate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,  pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, family responsibilities, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, homeless status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, participation in a legally protected activity, parental status, matriculation, personal appearance, credit information, status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, sexual offense, or stalking, military service, or other non-merit factor.