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Program Analyst -DIRECT HIRE
Federal Transit Administration · Posted 74 days ago
Hybrid Full-time Washington, DC $85K – $158K Apply by Jul 29, 2026 Management And Program Analysis ENTJINTJINTPISTJ Marketing
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The Program Analyst supports the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) team by conducting analysis and research on critical program and policy matters. The role involves making strategic recommendations for communications activities, crafting public announcements, and developing high-quality online content. This position also manages internal and external communications, fosters public engagement, and produces essential speeches and comprehensive briefing materials for senior leadership.
What You'll Do
- →As a Program Analyst, you will: Based on research, staff collaboration and program analysis, drafts and presents briefing materials to senior leadership, including transit-related industry conferences, meetings, public events and special projects where FTA officials are participating.
- →Supports lead event planner in event planning of program implementation.
- →Communicates with colleagues, executive management team members, and other contacts outside the agencies.
- →Supports senior staff in representing OST with stakeholders including trade associations, professional organizations, grantees, and Congressional staff.
- →The ideal candidate will have experience translating complex government programs or issues into plain language for effective storytelling across a broad range of audiences, including but not limited to traditional and online media; Congress; internal and external stakeholders; other government agencies.
Requirements
- ✓CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance the organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
- ✓Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.
- ✓GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: This position involves travel.
- ✓A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only.
- ✓BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A background security investigation is required for all selected individuals.
- ✓Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of the security investigation and favorable adjudication.
- ✓Failure to meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
- ✓PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Applicants may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed)..
- ✓You must be a U.S. citizen & meet specialized experience to qualify.
- ✓Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.
- ✓Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.
- ✓Direct Hire Authority/SME will be used to fill this position.
Personality Fit
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