Management and Program Analyst

This Management and Program Analyst position is with Bureau of Land Management (Department of the Interior) in Phoenix, AZ. You will serve as a Management and Program Analyst with Bureau of Land Management. Location negotiable - Required to report to a BLM Office. Note this is not a remote position. We expect to fill one vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. Pay will vary based on grade level and/or duty location for which you're selected. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate. Key duties: • Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Performs surveys and evaluations of programs, functions, and activities, determining areas of emphasis and developing work plans to accomplish analytical objectives. Analyzes questionnaires, reports, and background materials to create detailed study plans, including objectives, methodologies, teams, and interview protocols. Creates and analyzes policies, procedures, systems, and administrative processes; refines or develops more specific guidelines such as implementing regulations or methods to assess program effectiveness. Provides recommendations and options to management for improving organizational effectiveness and resolving complex issues, ensuring technical accuracy and alignment with broad policies. Prepares long- and short-range project plans, schedules, policy statements, directives, memoranda, position papers, and briefings to communicate findings and influence management decisions. Analyzes management information needs and develops administrative or program reporting systems, including system specifications, methodologies, data gathering techniques, and evaluation criteria. Performs surveys to assess compliance with regulations and procedures; identifies staffing, funding, and equipment needs to support program operations. Evaluates budget projections, assesses assumptions, ensures consistency, and may participate in planning, coordinating, and developing budget proposals. Conducts analyses related to program accountability, performance indicators, GPRA-related data, and audit or investigative report reviews to identify corrective actions. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level. Qualifications: All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement - 11/09/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Competitive candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. For current Federal employees, if hours worked per week are not included on your resume, you must submit a non-award SF-50 as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of specialized experience that you will be granted. An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the work schedule requirement as the service dates will be reflected. For all other applicants who are not current federal employees, your resume must state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position, you must meet the following minimum qualifications. Experience: GS-09: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level GS-07 in the federal service. Specialized experience at this level is defined as: Preparing and compiling records and reports on program goals; Developing, tracking, and monitoring budget planning and execution at a unit or program level; Independently devising planning and implementation of administrative tracking and management systems; Evaluating and preparing reports and formulating recommended action; Analyzing results of administrative tasks or programs; Preparing cost comparisons; Providing advisory services to upper management on budget management practices; and/or Providing direction and interpretation of policy, procedures, and guidelines. -OR- Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree -OR- 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree -OR- LL.B. or J.D., if related Combination of education and experience as listed above. Experience: GS-11: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level GS-09 in the federal service. Specialized experience at this level is defined as: Analyzing and evaluating significant management/program aspects of substantive, human resource mission-oriented programs; Performing duties in support of a variety of business operations, administrative services, and/or management support programs and functions; Gathering information, identifying and analyzing issues and/or participating in activities to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of work operations in support of organizational program objectives; Using automated systems and databases to accomplish work activities, prepare spreadsheets, manipulate data and produce analysis reports and spreadsheets; Drawing conclusions, and devising alternatives; Preparing draft reports and other substantive guidelines and materials; and Recommending changes and/or alternative methods, processes, and techniques to improve program and administrative procedures. -OR- Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree -OR- 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree -OR- LL.M., if related Combination of education and experience as listed above. Volunteer Experience: 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. View the full announcement and apply on USAJOBS.gov.