Management and Program Analyst

National Nuclear Security AdministrationWashington, District of Columbiausajobspublished 10/27/2026
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Your tasks

A successful candidate in this position will serve as a Management and Program Analyst to conduct complex evaluations, advance program effectiveness, and strengthen management controls across NNSA mission areas by providing authoritative guidance on policy interpretation, delivering high-quality analytical products to senior management, and applying expert knowledge of departmental policies to optimize internal processes and ensure strict program compliance.

As a Management and Program Analyst, you will: Plan and execute projects to enhance organizational efficiency and productivity. Conduct studies and analyses to evaluate program effectiveness and operational efficiency. Provide guidance and assistance to customers regarding products, services, processes, and policies. Evaluate risks, impacts, and available data to determine appropriate courses of action. Recommend and implement corrective actions to resolve program and operational challenges. Support leadership with data analysis, reporting, and operational recommendations. Track operational metrics, deliverables, and timelines to ensure successful execution. Prepare standard operating procedures (SOPs), policies, manuals, reports, and technical guidance documents.

Requirements

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA Demonstration Project pay band or GS grade level in the Federal service, i.e., NQ-02 or GS-12. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: performing complex qualitative and quantitative evaluations of program operations to improve workflow efficiency; interpreting and applying federal regulations, agency directives, and Department of Energy (DOE) policies; developing analytical products, including operational assessments and programmatic evaluations, to support leadership decision-making; and coordinating project initiatives while collaborating with federal staff, contractors, and external partners to align goals and resolve operational issues. Examples of Specialized Experience: 1. Assessing programs and processes, and leading process improvement initiatives. 2. Analyzing and researching agency regulations and polices. 3. Developing and resolving unique business strategies. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. If you are eligible for career transition assistance plans such as ICTAP or CTAP, you must meet the definition of "well qualified" which is defined as having a score of 85 or better. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

There is no education requirement or substitution for the NQ-03 pay band.

Subject to Random Drug Testing Must pass a pre-employment drug test. Favorable suitability determination required. Financial Disclosure is required. Must be able to obtain/maintain a L level Security Clearance. You must be a United States Citizen. This employer participates in the e-Verify program. Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements. Compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) governing personal identity which will require that you provide two forms of identification. May be required to successfully complete a one (1) year probationary. Employees serving on a probationary may be terminated at any time during the probationary for performance, conduct, or business-related reasons in the interest of Federal service. Please limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, you will be disqualified. Probationary periods are required for new employees appointed to competitive service positions for the first time; or reinstated employees who return to Federal service after a break in service of 30-days or more and who have not completed a probationary period will need to complete the requirement.