Management & Program Analyst (Program Evaluator) Job in Washington, DC

Vacancy No. CFO-2025-131 Department Architect of the Capitol
Salary $142,488.00 to $185,234.00 Grade 14 to 14
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 1/16/2025 Close Date 2/3/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Washington, DC


Summary

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), Program Analysis and Evaluation Division. This position is a Senior Analyst located within the PA&ED serving as a senior expert, demonstrates effective judgment skills, and uses current technology and management & decision science methods to maximize the value of agency operations and resources with responsibility for end-to-end multi-year capital planning for assigned portfolios. 

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

See Requirements section of this announcement for information on who may apply. Please be advised that federal retired annuitant candidates may only be considered as a temporary employee if the role can be filled in that capacity.

Duties

The CFO oversees and directs the Agency’s budgeting, accounting, financial systems, enterprise risk management, enterprise data management and program analysis and evaluation programs. The office provides real-time financial analysis and information that promotes economy, builds evidence-based requirements and maximizes performance. The duties of the Analyst are complex, as they cross-cut management disciplines such as: program/project management; strategic planning; workforce planning; budget formulation and justification; quality improvement methods and initiatives; financial analysis; performance measurement management science analytics and reporting tools.

MAJOR DUTIES:

Integrated Capital Planning

  • Provides advice and counsel to the Program Analysis and Evaluation Officer and OCFO management team in the development and implementation of multi-year capital planning that integrates organizational requirements and supports value focused prioritization and resource allocation.
  • Manages short- and long-range planning activities that include multi-year work plans that are the products of AOC organizational projects/programs.
  • Develops treed performance metrics to monitor results and recommends necessary changes to ensure continuous improvement and organizational integration as part of a proactive core operational service management model.
  • Provides expert advice on the cost, return and performance implications of policy and program proposals.
  • Oversees the collection, analysis and submission of multi-year organizational requirements in preparation for budget submissions.

Program Analysis & Evaluation

  • Designs and conducts comprehensive management studies to address major projects, initiatives or problem areas faced by the AOC that are critical to the execution of is missions and for which precedents are minimal. Advises high level managers of advantages and disadvantages of different approaches. 
  • Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of complex program operations in meeting goals and objectives. Develops modifications, revisions, and implementing procedures to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of program operations. Negotiates acceptance of recommendations with appropriate management, program and other officials. Develops strategies to improve program operations.
  • Analyzes resource challenges and provides advice and insight about the probable effects of alternative solutions to those problems by applying rigorous methods of analysis. 
  • Leads cross functional analytic teams, task forces and special study teams and monitor, evaluate and coordinate studies carried out in other AOC organizations or under contract. 
  • Leads process assessments of core operational services, identifies inefficiencies, looping and dis-integration points and recommends changes to management practices to reduce organizational stovepipes and improve transparency, coordination and accountability.

Decision Support, Documentation & Dissemination

  • Provides decision frameworks and management strategies to ensure value-focused agency decisions and that the Architect’s strategic priorities are reflected in operational, program and project plans. Creates intuitive decision support tools to accurately describe and explain today’s performance while predicting and prescribing strategic options for the future. Assists AOC leadership with the preparation of initiative proposals and provides decision ready recommendations to AOC leadership to harness opportunities and overcome obstacles with return-on-investment, opportunity cost and risk remaining insights.
  • Drafts five-year strategic and annual performance plans and associated strategies and implementation strategies. Coordinates development, implementation and tracking of Agency-wide performance and results and contributes to the preparation of the annual AOC Performance and Accountability Report.
  • Leads the development and implementation of a communications strategy to keep all employees and internal stakeholders and partners informed, aligned and engaged in the AOC capital planning process.
  • Leads the development of recommendations and clearly communicates complex analytical findings to stakeholders through option papers, position papers, reports, presentations and data visualizations.
  • Establishes, develops and maintains effective working relationships with other Government agencies, and private organizations to exchange information on capital planning, management science and strategy.
  • Stays updated with the latest research in management science, operations research and analytics to apply cutting edge methods.

The incumbent is responsible for utilizing a thorough knowledge of and compliance with applicable AOC and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety rules and regulations to ensure that work progresses in a safe manner and to initiate or take corrective action on unsafe conditions in managed areas.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • You must be able to pass a drug test.
  • You must meet the definition of specialized experience.

  • A citizen of the United States;
  • A person who is lawfully admitted for permanent residence and is seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)(B);
  • A person who is admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or is granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. 1158 and has filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible;
  • A person who owes allegiance to the United States (nationals of American Samoa, Swains Island, and the Northern Mariana Islands, and nationals who meet other requirements described in 8 U.S.C. 1408); or
  • A person who is currently an officer or employee of the Government of the United States.

Qualifications

You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on the OPM web site at OPM qualification standards
 

Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, an applicant's one full year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.

To qualify at the GS-14 level, your resume must clearly demonstrate that you have one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience comparable in difficulty and responsibility to at least the GS-13 level in the federal service. Examples of qualifying experience include the following types of tasks performed on a regular and recurring basis: 


Providing direction and advice on the design, development and implementation of organization-wide strategic initiatives that guide actions and policies to improve project priorities;

Analyzing qualitative and quantitative data to evaluate programs for efficiency and effectiveness and coordinating with senior managers on a range of issues related to projections and analysis of organizational operations; and

Applying experience in data collection and data analytics to ensure the most current state-of-the-art systems and technologies are available to the organization.

Education



Additional information

Welcome Veterans. The Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) gives veterans' preference rights in the legislative branch to certain veterans as applied by the Congressional Accountability Act. Veterans' preference is applied on this vacancy announcement. If you are a veteran and have been separated under honorable conditions, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility; SF-15, if applicable; and Department of Veterans Affairs documentation of disability, if applicable. For more information, please visit OPM vet guide

If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System. If you are exempt from registration under Selective Service Law, you must provide appropriate proof of exemption. Please visit the Selective Service System website for more information.

DRUG TESTING: The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is a Drug Free Workplace. As part of the AOC’s suitability assessment, a candidate tentatively selected for a position who is not currently an AOC employee is required to submit to screening for illegal drug use. Satisfactory completion of a drug test is a condition of employment with the Agency. A candidate must test negative prior to being eligible for appointment into a position. We will schedule, provide and cover the cost for the drug test.
 
The selectee(s) under the vacancy announcement for this position is subject to a criminal record check by the U.S. Capitol Police and satisfactory adjudication to be eligible for employment at the Architect of the Capitol.
 
The Architect of the Capitol is an E-VERIFY Participant. E-VERIFY is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment authorization in the United States. If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the DHS Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-VERIFY" electronic system. For more information on E-Verify, please visit http://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/gc_1185221678150.shtm

The Architect of the Capitol is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information and/or disability.

This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
 
Moving expenses are not authorized.
 
Relocation expenses are not authorized.
 
Probationary Period - A newly appointed selectee is subject to the completion of a one-year trial/probationary period, regardless of whether or not a trial/probationary period has been completed previously with the Architect of the Capitol or another Federal agency.

This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies in any of the jurisdictions of the Architect of the Capitol.

All application materials become the property of the Architect of the Capitol.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

A variety of health insurance plans; retirement system with investment options; paid holidays; paid sick and annual (vacation) leave; life insurance; incentive systems; subsidized transportation; training and development opportunities, etc.

The Architect of the Capitol offers eligible employees opportunity to participate in the Student Loan Repayment Program.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Review your resume and responses carefully. Your eligibility for consideration and qualifications for the position will be determined based upon a review of your detailed resume and your responses to job specific self-assessment questions. 

Your resume will be evaluated based on evidence of your ability to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) for this position, possession of any specialized experience, and how well your background and experience relates to the self-assessment questions in the job announcement. The self-assessment questions relate to the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies: 

Strategic Planning - Developing and socializing strategies, goals, objectives and cascading plans to address organizational challenges and manage change.

Program Evaluation - Researching and analyzing programs to determine their potential for meeting organizational standards and business needs. 

Data Collection and Analysis -  Knowledge of the Principles, methods, techniques, and tools used to analyze data; includes methods that deliver key performance information (for example, comparative, trend, diagnostic, root cause, predictive) used to inform decisions, actions, communications, and accountability systems. 

Communication -  Skill in producing written information and presenting information which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience. 

Your responses to the self-assessment questions serve as the basis for your initial rating. You will receive a numerical score based on your responses to these questions.  Next, your responses will be evaluated by a Human Resources Specialist and/or a subject matter expert against the information provided in your resume and optional cover letter. Your resume must support your answers to the self-assessment questions.   

Falsifying your background, education and/or experience is cause for non-selection or disqualification from further consideration.  

Please note that a complete application is required for consideration. (Please review the “Required Documents” section of this job announcement to see what must be included in a complete application).


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Required Documents

The Architect of the Capitol's job application process is designed to ensure that we only ask you for the information that is absolutely needed to evaluate your qualifications and eligibility for the position.

To apply for this position, you only need to submit online the following: a) your resume and 2) answer the online vacancy assessment questionnaire. The online questionnaire contains eligibility and screening questions and other relevant supplemental information. No additional documentation or attachment is required at the time of application.

We ask that you prepare and submit a resume that best describes fully your background experience, skills, abilities, education, training and other relevant credentials. The resume should include dates of employment.

Nothing further is required until it is requested by the staff of the Human Capital Management Division. If additional documentation is required for a position, you will be asked to provide it during the selection process or upon selection. At that point, we may ask you to submit documentation to support statements made in your resume.

For example, we may ask you to provide documents such as college transcripts, copy of diploma or proof of Federal employment status. If the position requires a license or certification, we will ask candidate(s) to provide proof at the time of selection.

If you are claiming veterans' preference, we may ask you to submit proof of Veterans preference (DD-214, and, if claiming 10-point preference, the SF-15 plus proof required by that form).

If you fail to provide the required documents, we will withdraw a tentative job offer made and/or remove you from further consideration.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

You MUST apply online. FORMS RECEIVED BY FAX, EMAIL OR U.S. POSTAL SERVICE DELIVERY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

If you are a new user to the USAJOBS Site and have never registered for an account; you will first need to create an account profile with your basic contact information and a resume to begin applying. You must be a registered USAJOBS user AND you must be signed-in to your account in order to apply for this position. For help with setting up an account or for general assistance in using USAJOBS, go to USAJOBS Help Page.

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If you experience any difficulties with the application site, help is available! If you have problems completing your on-line application, contact the Monster Hiring Management Help Desk at 1-866-656-6831 or by e-mail at MGSHELP@monster.com. The help desk is available Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time. You may call and leave a voice mail message at all other times.

All required supporting documents will be collected electronically via the USAJOBS “Saved Documents” feature.

If you are unable to apply on-line, you may visit our Employment Center for technical assistance in entering your application. The Employment Center is located at 441 Second & D Streets S.W., Washington, D.C., Room H2-178, and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You may call (202) 226-7000 for directions.

Agency contact information

Mary Ehrhardt
Phone
202-226-7000
Fax
202-226-9755
Email
mary.ehrhardt@aoc.gov
Address
Architect of the Capitol
2nd and D Street, S.W.
Washington, District of Columbia 20515
United States
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Next steps

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