Management Program Analyst (Project Manager)

This Management Program Analyst (Project Manager) position is with Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (Department of Agriculture) in Phoenix, AZ. In this Management and Program Analyst position, the employee serves as the project manager to one or more programs or projects supporting functions under Business and Employee Services which includes, facilities, construction, logistics, fleet, travel, space management, realty, workforce and personnel management, analytical and functional requirements and activities associated with key human capital management functions. Key duties: • The duties may include, but are not limited to: • Facilitates working groups as needed and serves as the primary point of contact for the portfolio of work assigned. • Stay abreast of laws, regulations, policy and guidance pertaining to their assigned project or program they are assigned. • Drafts new or updates existing PPQ policies and processes and communicate across PPQ to support program-level compliance. • Apply advanced analytical and evaluative methods to assess program effectiveness, identifying performance gaps, and developing data-driven recommendations that impact agency operations. • Coordinate planning, design, cost-engineering, construction, environmental, and/or services for projects of substantial scope and complexity. • Reviews and directs the progress of contractors in meeting program objectives. • Use, build, implement and or recommend project automation tools to collect, analyze, display and manage data, timelines, milestone and relevant project information assist executives and stakeholders in decision making as needed. • Plans and coordinates all support functions required for project success, including funding, staffing, facilities, and procurement. Qualifications: Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. TIME-IN-GRADE: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. FOR THE GS-14 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-13 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Providing advisory and coordination support to leadership by serving as the primary point of contact for assigned work and ensuring clear communication across programs and stakeholders. Interpreting and applying laws and policies to draft and revise procedures; and analyzing program operations to identify issues and recommend improvements. Leading projects by managing resources, overseeing work activities, and ensuring goals are met. Preparing and presenting reports and briefings; and using analytical tools to collect and track information that supports leadership decision-making. Note: There is no education substitution for this grade level. 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 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.