Program Analyst (Data Analyst)

Office of Personnel Management

$80K — $100K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of specialized experience in data analytics and project management at the GS-12 level or equivalent
  • Expertise in collecting, validating, and analyzing workforce data
  • Proficiency in statistical analysis, business intelligence, and visualization tools
  • Experience in developing reports and presentations to communicate data insights
  • Ability to consult with stakeholders to clarify analytical requirements and results.

Responsibilities

  • Lead HR data analytics projects from planning to execution and quality assurance
  • Consult with agencies to gather and define data requirements and project scope
  • Analyze diverse workforce data to pinpoint trends and inform decision-making
  • Create reports, dashboards, and visual content to present workforce insights
  • Utilize statistical tools for data validation and modeling
  • Support strategic consulting efforts by identifying workforce risks
  • Provide guidance on analytics methods and data reporting improvements.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee
  • Access to a range of family benefits and supportive programs
  • Potential relocation assistance or incentives
  • Opportunities for volunteer experience recognition
  • Engagement in a role that contributes to improving federal government efficiency.
Full Job Description
Summary

As a Program Analyst (Data Analyst) at the GS-0343-13, you will be part of the Federal Talent Management Center, Office of Personnel Management. If selected, you will lead HR data analytics projects, analyze varied data sets, develop data-driven insights, and support customer agencies through workforce analysis, dashboards, reports, and recommendations

Duties

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  • Lead HR data analytics projects, including planning work, setting milestones, tracking progress, and reviewing deliverables for quality and customer requirements.
  • Consult with customer agencies to define data needs, collection methods, specifications, project scope, timelines, and expected outcomes.
  • Analyze quantitative and qualitative workforce data to identify trends, gaps, findings, and recommendations for customer decision-making.
  • Develop reports, dashboards, presentations, data visualizations, and other products that communicate workforce trends and implementation options.
  • Apply statistical tools and software to conduct modeling, forecasting, data validation, and analysis of workforce or human capital information.
  • Support strategic consulting projects by reviewing organizational data, identifying workforce risks or gaps, and contributing to presentations, briefings, and reports.
  • Advise internal teams on analytics approaches, data collection methods, reporting improvements, and use of data to support HR products and services.


Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
  • Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin
  • Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required
  • You will be required to report to an OPM assigned office.
  • This position is eligible for inclusion in the bargaining unit.
    • if the duty station is finalized in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, employees in this position will be represented by the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 32. (BU Code - 2286)
    • if the duty station is finalized outside of the Washington, DC metropolitan area, this position will not be represented by a bargaining unit. (BU Code - 7777)


Qualifications

For the GS13: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent, performing all of the following:

  • Planning or coordinating data analytics projects by defining data requirements, milestones, deliverables, timelines, and project scope; And
  • Collecting, reviewing, validating, and analyzing quantitative or qualitative workforce, human resources, organizational, and program data; And
  • Using statistical, spreadsheet, database, business intelligence, and visualization tools to identify trends, gaps, forecasts, and findings from data; And
  • Developing reports, dashboards, presentations, visualizations, and written summaries that explain data findings and recommendations to customers, managers, or stakeholders; And
  • Consulting with customers, program officials, or project teams to clarify data needs, communicate analytical results, and support data-informed decisions.


You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by 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.

Additional information

This announcement will be used to fill vacancies through OPM-authorized Direct Hire Authority due to Critical Hiring Need/Severe Shortage of Candidates. Veteran preference and traditional rating/raking of applicants do not apply. For more information on OPM's authorization of Direct Hire Authority, please visit: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/direct-hire-authority/

Relocation assistance and/or incentives may be offered at the discretion of the supervisor

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across OPM.

If you are unable to apply online and would like to request information about the Alternate Application process, please use the contact information at the bottom of this announcement.

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.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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