Supervisory Program Analyst

This position is located in the USDA Food and Nutrition Administration, Deputy Administrator of Nutrition Research and Regulations, Office of Research.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-14 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Engaging executive leadership and other senior stakeholders to negotiate complex agency priorities related to evidence and evaluation in nutrition/food assistance or other public assistance programs Communicating information, both orally and in writing, to technical and non-technical audiences within and outside the organization to provide information, advice, negotiate, and explain procedures, practices, policies, and work-related changes. Designing and executing advanced research methodologies and data evaluation plans for agency level strategic initiatives that apply knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, and guidance for nutrition/food assistance or other public assistance programs; and Leading and managing multidisciplinary teams, resources, and operational workflows to ensure delivery of critical objectives. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Disclaimer: 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 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.