Management and Program Analyst

Summary

Help shape the future of health care for American Indians and Alaska Natives. As a Management and Program Analyst (Counselor) with the Indian Health Service, you will advise the Director on complex policy issues, guide agencywide initiatives, and work with federal and Tribal partners to advance the IHS mission. This position is located in Rockville, Maryland. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

Duties

Analyze sensitive program and management issues; develop policy options, recommendations, and briefings; help carry out the Director's agenda. Plan and coordinate Director-assigned initiatives, set milestones with senior leaders, monitor progress, and address barriers. Evaluate crosscutting programs, management issues, and resource considerations; lead workgroups and present findings to senior officials. Represent the Director when designated; coordinate with IHS, HHS, other federal agencies, Tribal partners, and other stakeholders; help resolve shared issues. Assess legislative proposals affecting IHS and prepare recommendations and supporting materials.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: performing complex program and management analysis for a health or public service organization; advising senior executives on sensitive policy and operational issues; developing evidence-based recommendations and briefing materials; coordinating strategic initiatives across organizational units; conducting studies or evaluations of program effectiveness and resource needs; and working with senior officials and external partners to resolve issues and advance organizational priorities. Experience assessing the effects of legislation or policy proposals on programs and operations is also required. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education

There are no education requirements.