Supervisory Program Analyst

This position is located in the USDA Food and Nutrition Administration, Deputy Administrator of Nutrition Research and Regulations, Office of Research. Working with the Director of the FNA Office of Research and other agency leaders, assumes a leadership role in identifying evaluation, data, and evidence needs to inform policy decision-making. Developing and overseeing plans for executing quantitative and qualitative data collection and analyses to deliver on those needs. Typical range of supervisory duties including planning and assigning work to subordinates, developing performance standards, and evaluating work performance. Providing administrative and technical advice and counsel, identifying and providing training, managing and approving travel requests and reimbursements, effecting minor disciplinary measures when needed, and hiring and promoting staff. Exercises discretion and judgment in determining whether to broaden or narrow the scope of projects. Analyses, evaluations, and recommendations are reviewed for methodological rigor, accuracy, quality, and potential influence on broad and policy objectives and program goals. Skill in written, oral, and interpersonal communications with a high degree of tact, diplomacy, discretion, and judgment while representing FNA and in carrying out the duties with other agencies and organizations. Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. Time in Grade: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet the time in grade requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. 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. To qualify for the GS-15: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 in the Federal and or Public Service. Specialized experience is defined as: Engaging executive leadership and other senior stakeholders to negotiate complex agency priorities related to evidence and evaluation; Designing advanced research methodologies and data evaluation plans for agency level strategic initiatives; and Directing multidisciplinary teams and operational workflows to ensure delivery of critical objectives. There is no substitution of education at this grade level.