Overview
Program Analyst Jobs in Washington, DC at DC Department of Human Resources
Title: Program Analyst
Company: DC Department of Human Resources
Location: Washington, DC
Job Summary
This position is located in the Department of Employment Services (DOES), Office of the Director and reports to the Deputy Chief of Staff. The mission of DOES is to provide employment-related services for unemployed or underemployed persons so that they can achieve economic security as well as to provide income replacement services for workers unemployed through no fault of their own so that they can maintain their purchasing power and thereby contribute to the economic stability of the Washington Metropolitan area.
Duties And Responsibilities
Provides critical analyses and evaluations of actual or potential effectiveness of current and/or projected program activities. Provides technical assistance in the design, development, and implementation of improved program designs/operations. Reviews and analyzes planning and operations activities of major program areas administered by the department. Conducts management surveys, audits, projects, etc., and provides advisory services to operating or management officials. Based upon the assessments made, identifies actual or potential problem areas, trends, and/or areas of significant concerns. Develops, recommends, and implements policies for corrective actions, necessary to remedy deficiencies in program areas. Plans, develops, and implements a system for obtaining and providing data required by the department, offices and its units for long-range planning and projections and that which is needed for evaluation of day-to-day operations. Develops life cycle cost analyses of projects or performs cost benefit or economic evaluations of current or projected programs. Forecasts and estimates program requirements and prepare programmatic reports. Justifications, charts, graphs, statistical and narrative data, etc.
Participates in the conceptualization, design, refinement, and implementation of program planning, development, review, and evaluation systems. Defines new program needs, considering such factors as the impact on social, economic, and other conditions. Recommends the establishment of new and/or revised policies, procedures, and other documentation, as the need arises, to more effectively meet the goals and objectives. Makes recommendations to get the program and operation incompliance. Reviews legislation and ensure those program (s) are incompliance with the federal regulations. Participates in the development of the comprehensive agency plan, and in coordination of office operational planning and grant applications within the agency. Provides technical assistance and review for office level program plans. Prepares program development projects including proposal writing. Provides coordination and technical assistance on program development projects. Conducts continuous review and analysis of current or proposed programs and related administrative and financial activities; determines, through comprehensive assessment, effective utilization of resources at program level; identifies program strengths and deficiencies; and recommends changes or corrective action relative to program design, policies, procedures, and operations. Coordinates agency policy plans and programs with the activities of other public and private community organizations through committee representation; individual conference; or through review and reaction to proposals submitted by other agencies and groups.
Qualifications And Education
Applicants must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the CS-12 grade level, or its non-District equivalent obtained in either the private or public sector. Specialized experience is defined as experience that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled and has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities, to successfully perform the duties of the position. Examples of specialized experience for this position include assisting with the planning, review, analysis, and facilitating complex projects.
Licensure and Certifications
None
Work Conditions/Environment
The work is typically performed in a normal office setting.
Other Significant Facts
Tour of Duty: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Pay Plan, Series, and Grade: CS-0343-13
Duration of Appointment: Career Service –Term, NTE 13-Month
Collective Bargaining Unit: This position is not covered under a collective bargaining agreement.
Promotion Potential: No known promotion potential
Area of Consideration: Open to Public
EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.
