Recent Graduate - Program Analyst - R9

Summary

This position is in Office of the Regional Administrator, Region 9, Water Division, Resources & Operations. About Region 9:Website

This is an office-centered position*--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis.
*EPA offers work-from-home and work schedule flexibilities as described in the Benefits section.

Duties

At the entry level of this position, you will:

• Use standard program evaluation techniques to analyze information to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of program operations.
• Develop and apply analytical approaches, methodology, concepts and techniques to plan and carry out studies/projects to assist the organization in program planning, measurement, or progress evaluation.
• Examine current or proposed policies, laws, regulations or administrative procedures to assist in determining potential impact and developing associated recommendations.
• Gather programmatic data to assist in developing recurring or special reports, preparing executive briefings and similar materials for use by management and higher graded analysts in carrying out and reporting on program accomplishments.

When entering a Federal job at a grade level lower than the highest promotion potential level, you may be promoted to more complex duties and work more independently, as your career progresses.  NOTE:  Career ladder promotions are not automatic, and all eligibility and qualifications requirements must be met in order to progress to the next grade level.

You will spend less than 25% of your work time on contracts, grants/cooperative agreements, and/or interagency agreements.

One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.