Program Analyst

Job Summary

The mission of the D.C. Department of Human Services is to provide meaningful and equitable services, supports, and access to resources for District residents to realize their goals. This position is located in the SNAP Employment and Training Program (SNAP E&T) unit, within the Economic Security Administration (ESA), Department of Human Services (DHS).

The program analyst’s primary responsibility will be to analyze current and proposed operating program(s) to evaluate their actual or potential effectiveness in achieving objectives, monitoring projects and special assignments.

Duties and Responsibilities

Plans, develops, and conducts program analyses of moderate scale and impact, concerning all aspects of current or projected operating programs for actual or potential effectiveness in achieving planned goals and objectives. Develops, maintains, and monitors projects, and integrated reporting system(s) affecting program(s) throughout the activity.

Communicates information to supervisor for effective evaluation of program operations and milestones. Analyzes, extracts, summarizes, and identifies significant trends and issues. Forecasts and estimates program requirements and prepares programmatic reports, justifications, charts, graphs, statistical and narrative data, etc.

, for presentations and briefings. Conducts program surveys, audits, and projects. Provides advice to operating or management officials regarding complex programs. Recommendations may represent a significant departure from established work operations.

Qualifications

and Education Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.

Licenses and Certifications N/A Working Conditions/Environment The work is primarily performed in a normal office setting. Other Significant Facts Tour of Duty : Monday

• Friday 8:15AM-4:45PM Pay Plan, Series and Grade: CS -0343-11 Promotion Potential: Promotion Potential to the CS-12 Collective Bargaining Unit: This position is covered under a collective bargaining agreement represented by AFSCME 2401 and you may be required to pay an agency service fee through direct payroll deduction. Position Designation: This position has been deemed Security Sensitive under the guideline of the DC Personnel Manual. Incumbents of this position are subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC personnel regulations. Accordingly, incumbents must successfully pass a criminal background and consumer credit check as a condition of employment and will be subject to periodic criminal background checks for the duration of their tenure. Emergency Designation: This position has been designated as Emergency. Employees occupying positions designated as Emergency are required to: Provide advice, recommendations, and/or specific functional support necessary for the continuity of operations during a declared emergency. Remain at their duty station, or alternate work location (approved by their supervisor), if activated, when a situation or condition occurs and results in early dismissal for nonessential/non-emergency employees. Report to their duty station, when activated, on time and as scheduled when a situation or condition occurs during non-work hours, and results in the late arrival or closing of District government offices for non-essential/non-emergency employees. Telework during a declared emergency, instead of remaining or reporting to his or her duty station, if directed by the agency head (or designee), supervisor or manager. Carry or wear their official District government ID card during the period of the declared emergency, if not teleworking. Residency Preference: When claiming residency preference, you are required and must agree in writing to maintain bona fide District residency for a period of seven (7) consecutive years from the effective date of employment. You will be required to present documents (proofs) to show District residency and failure to maintain bona fide Districts residency for the seven-year (7 year) period will result in forfeiture of employment. EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government does not discriminate or retaliate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, family responsibilities, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, homeless status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, participation in a legally protected activity, parental status, matriculation, personal appearance, credit information, status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, sexual offense, or stalking, military service, or other non-merit factor.