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Program Analyst (SME) (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees)
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration · Posted 14 days ago
Hybrid Full-time Washington, DC $58K – $92K Apply by Sep 10, 2026 Management And Program Analysis ENTJINTJINTPISTJ
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The candidate will serve as a Program Analyst in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), and evaluates, analyzes, and manages a wide range of programmatic, operational, and strategic projects designed to improve the efficiency and support the mission of (ODI).
What You'll Do
- →As a Program Analyst, you will: Assist with reviewing routine workflows by gathering operational data and formatting information used by higher-level staff to improve administrative processes.
- →Input and maintain routine office-level performance data and program metrics within established spreadsheets or tracking systems to support daily operations.
- →Utilize established databases and business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, Cognos) to input data, update existing visualizations, and run standard, pre-formatted reports on operational and defect trends.
- →Compile and organize feedback from program staff regarding basic IT and data reporting needs, maintaining logs to support higher-level staff in coordinating with the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO).
- →The ideal candidate will have proven experience independently supporting or playing a key role in program analysis projects at the office or division level, with a focus on evaluating operational workflows and utilizing data to generate actionable programmatic reports.
- →The candidate must have hands-on experience evaluating, drafting, and documenting standard operating procedures (SOPs) or localized business processes to support daily programmatic or operational needs.
- →Direct experience coordinating, gathering, and documenting business and operational requirements aimed at supporting, improving, or implementing localized non-IT or business-side programmatic processes is an asset.
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.
- ✓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: You must complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).
- ✓TIME-IN-GRADE: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the competitive or excepted service in the executive branch to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.
- ✓DEU REQUIREMENTS: Applicants selected under delegated examining procedures may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).
- ✓You must be a U.S.Citizen and eligible for consideration.
- ✓You must meet specialized experience to qualify.
- ✓Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.
- ✓Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.
Personality Fit
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