Management and Program Analyst

Quick Facts

• Role: Management and Program Analyst

Description

Analyze and evaluate how assigned Department of Energy organizations carry out programs and functions to improve effectiveness and efficiency. Oversee travel-related audits and compliance (including pre-trip and extended travel vouchers), interpret federal travel laws and regulations, and recommend improvements to internal travel policies. Conduct program evaluations of domestic and international travel systems, coordinate implementation of updated travel software and electronic tools, and develop standard operating procedures and official responses to external inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Oversee staff workload distribution; establish work priorities; assess performance and work quality

• Direct audits of pre-trip and extended travel vouchers to ensure compliance and prevent waste, fraud, and abuse

• Provide guidance on complex and unusual travel matters by interpreting federal travel laws, regulations, and policy

• Review and recommend updates to internal travel policies, regulations, and departmental directives for federal alignment and compliance

• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for new systems and regulatory requirements; prepare official responses to congressional inquiries, audit reviews, and public records requests

• Lead program evaluations, customer surveys, and operational assessments for domestic and international travel systems to improve processes and identify cost savings

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to evaluate, improve, and implement updated travel software and electronic tools; support training adoption across the department

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship

• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13 (demonstrate at least 2 of 3):

  • Leading initiatives/projects and conducting detailed audits of travel/financial/operational records to identify discrepancies and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse

  • Interpreting and applying complex travel regulations, financial requirements, and agency policies to resolve operational challenges and develop standard procedures and senior-level guidance

  • Evaluating large-scale domestic/international travel programs, financial processes, and automated systems to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements, technology upgrades, and cost-saving measures

• Education cannot substitute for education at the GS-14 level

• Submit OGE-450 Financial Disclosure Statement within 30 days and annually

• Pass suitability/fitness determination based on background investigation if selected

• Non-remote; must report to duty station(s) listed

• Probationary period may be required (up to one year)

• Occasional travel may be required

• Resume limited to no more than two pages

Benefits

A comprehensive U.S. government benefits package is provided; eligibility depends on position type and whether the role is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.