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Program Analyst

Department of the Treasury
Treasury, Departmental Offices

Summary

This position is located at Departmental Offices, within the Office of Strategy, Planning, and Performance Improvement (OSPPI), Office of the Assistant Secretary for Management. OSPPI sets and oversees Treasury-wide implementation of Department policy for strategic planning, measuring, monitoring, and reporting organizational health and performance, program and project management, evidence-building and program evaluation, and enterprise risk management.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
04/23/2026 to 04/29/2026
Salary
$121,785 - $158,322 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 13
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Washington, DC
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
13
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Moderate Risk (MR)
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
26-DO-12942730
Control number
866288100

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Clarification from the agency

All candidates who are: 1. Current or former federal employees qualifying as Status Candidates, Federal employees currently serving on a VRA, VEOA eligibles, CTAP/ICTAP eligibles, eligible for special hiring authorities (e.g., the Schedule A appointment for persons with disabilities, or covered by an Interchange Agreement). OR 2. Land Management employees eligible under Public Law 114-47.

Duties

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As a Program Analyst for Treasury Departmental Offices, you will:

  • Serve as the main point of contact for leaders and budget/performance staff in Treasury Departmental Offices for risk, measures, strategy, and critical programs/projects.
  • Contribute to formulation of an integrated risk management framework with emphasis on analyzing and developing policy, mitigation of risks, determination, measurement and monitoring of risk appetite, and understanding the interrelationships of various types of risk.
  • Lead and coach others on the development of measures that capture the effectiveness of agency programs.
  • Support the Department's quarterly performance and budget reviews conducted by the Deputy Secretary and Performance Improvement Officer and managed by the Director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Performance Improvement.
  • Participate in the design and execution of the strategic planning process, including playing a critical role as a lead and supporting team member in the establishment of agency or program performance goals, identification of success criteria, development of strategies, and the alignment of priorities throughout the organization.
  • Support the designation and oversight of portfolios of critical programs and projects under the Program Management Improvement and Accountability Act (PMIAA) including designating portfolios of critical programs and projects and conducting portfolio reviews of Treasury's critical programs and projects to assess their quality and effectiveness.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

Key Requirements:

  • Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
  • All newly appointed employees to the competitive (or excepted) service are subject to a probationary (or trial) period. During this time, your performance, conduct, and suitability for continued employment will be evaluated. You will not automatically convert to permanent status at the end of the probationary (or trial) period. Your supervisor must affirmatively determine that continued employment is in the best interest of the Federal service. If no certification is made before the probationary (or trial) period ends, your appointment will be terminated. You are encouraged to actively engage with your supervisor, seek feedback, and understand role expectations. Additional guidance and support will be provided during onboarding.
  • Must successfully complete a background investigation.
  • Public Trust - Background Investigation will be required.
  • All new hires will be required to comply with federal ethics laws. A review of financial or other interests may be conducted to determine if they create any real or apparent conflict of interests with official Treasury duties.
  • Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
  • Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
  • If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
  • Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
  • Please refer to the "Additional Information" section for additional Conditions of Employment.

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Specialized Experience for the GS-13: You must have one year (full 52 weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience:

  • Utilizing strategic and annual planning methods and practices to drive improved organizational performance; AND
  • Developing recommendations and negotiating with senior leadership on setting organizational and program performance measures and targets; AND
  • Communicating technical information to a broad range of audiences, with particular emphasis on writing and data visualization skills that incorporate a variety of software and analysis tools; AND
  • Managing customer and partner relationships with high-level officials at other agencies, Office of Management and Budget, and at agency headquarters-level.
The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resumé.

TIME-IN-GRADE: In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable: For the GS-13, you must have been at the GS-12 level for 52 weeks.

TIME AFTER COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT: Candidates who are current Federal employees serving on a non-temporary competitive appointment must have served at least three months in that appointment.

Additional information

During the application process you will have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact on your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

OTHER INFORMATION:

  • We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
  • This is a non-bargaining unit position.
  • Relocation expenses will not be paid.
  • We offer opportunities for telework.
  • We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.
  • This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. For more information about individual rights, Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights - FBI, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI, and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov).

Our comprehensive benefits are very generous. Our benefits package includes:

  • Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards.
  • Eleven paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year.
  • Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire.
  • A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods. We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums.
  • A retirement program which includes employer-matching contributions.
  • Learn more about Federal benefits programs at: USAJOBS Help Center - Benefits

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.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your application includes your resumé, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your resumé includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resumé may result in a "not qualified" determination.

Rating: Your application will be evaluated in the following areas: Organizational Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Qualifications, Risk Management, and Stakeholder Management

Please be sure to allow sufficient time to complete the questions before the close date. Your application will be rated and ranked among others, based on your responses to the online questions, regarding your experience, education, training, performance appraisals and awards relevant to the duties of this position. Your rating may be lowered if your responses to the online questions are not supported by the education and/or experience described in your application. Your application may be reviewed by a Subject Matter Expert. Your narrative responses will be rated and ranked by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to determine your level of proficiency.

Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. You may be required to participate in a selection interview.

If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee (eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)) you must meet the following "well qualified" definition listed below and any education requirement to receive special selection priority.

To be considered Well Qualified at the GS-13 grade level, and in addition to meeting specialized experience, the applicant must have documented the following experience:

  • Having a solid and comprehensive understanding of the position. Can perform the required tasks efficiently and is proficient in applying the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the job.

Treasury, Departmental Offices

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has a distinguished history dating back to the founding of our nation. As the steward of U.S. economic and financial systems, Treasury is a major and influential leader in today's global economy. We have over 80,000 employees across the country and around the world. Come Join the Department of the Treasury and Invest in Tomorrow.

Agency contact information

Applicant Call Center
Phone
304-480-7300
Email
doinquiries@fiscal.treasury.gov
Address
Management CFO - Strategy, Planning, and Performance Improvement
Treasury Common Services Center
Parkersburg, WV 26101
US

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