Lead Program Analyst

Summary

The incumbent serves as a lead analyst in the OPM Office of the Inspector General's Office of Audits and Evaluations, which independently evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of OPM programs and whether they operate in line with their goals, objectives, and resources. The office assists the Director and Congress by providing credibility, transparency, and information that improves accountability and decision making.

Duties

Leads a team of OIG staff by assigning work, establishing priorities, monitoring progress, reviewing work products, and providing technical guidance and coaching. Plans, coordinates, and conducts qualitative and quantitative analyses of Federal employee benefit program data to identify trends, discrepancies, and areas of concern. Develops evaluation plans, establishes analytical methods, and coordinates data collection and analysis activities with internal staff and external stakeholders. Prepares analytical reports, data summaries, tables, graphs, and recommendations to communicate findings and support program oversight and decision-making. Presents analytical findings, explains conclusions, and provides technical advice to auditors, program officials, contractors, and senior agency leadership. Coordinates with program offices and oversight groups to address audit recommendations, resolve disputed findings, and identify opportunities for program improvement. Evaluates and implements analytical methods and techniques to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of program data analyses.

Qualifications

For the GS14: You must have at least one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-13 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing ALL of the following: Planning and conducting qualitative and/or quantitative analyses to identify trends, discrepancies, program risks, or areas for improvement; Developing evaluation plans to assess program operations, performance, or compliance; Preparing analytical reports to present findings and recommendations to management and program officials; AND Coordinating with program officials to develop corrective action recommendations that improve program operations. Merit promotion applicants must meet time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. One year at the GS-13 grade level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS 14 level. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. 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.