About this role
Job SummaryThese positions are located in the Department of Education, Federal Student Aid (FSA). To deliver the best possible experience for students and their families, we are hiring multiple roles for our supervisory management and program analyst teams.
QualificationsThis is an open continuous announcement with cutoff dates. Applications will be referred based on receipt of application and established cutoff dates as follows: 1st cutoff date: 07/10/2026 Last cutoff date: 07/24/2026 Minimum Qualification Requirements You may meet the minimum qualifications for the GS-15, if you possess the specialized experience. Specialized Experience for the GS-15 One year of experience in either federal or non-federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS-14 performing two (2) out of three (3) of the following duties or work assignments: 1. Experience integrating organizational elements to identify inefficiencies, develop and implement process improvements, and deliver strategic insights through data visualization that drive measurable outcomes and guide senior leadership decisions. 2. Experience planning and directing staff activities, assigning work based on organizational priorities, evaluating performance, providing feedback, and recruiting, developing, and resolving employee concerns. 3. Experience interpreting and applying Title IV regulations, federal student aid policies, and program procedures in higher education, loan servicing, financial services, or similar regulated environments. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) The quality of your experience will be measured by the extent to which you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). You do not need to provide separate narrative responses to these KSAs, as they will be measured by your responses to the occupational questionnaire (you may preview the occupational questionnaire by clicking the link at the end of the Evaluations section of this vacancy announcement). 1. Skills in planning, developing and carrying out complex projects and studies meeting goals. 2. Ability to provide strategic guidance to senior leadership on highly complex, sensitive or controversial proposals and issues. 3. Knowledge of policy analysis and development principles to assess program policies identity needed improvements and provide authoritative recommendations. 4. Skills in developing, managing and overseeing long-and-short range organizational plans, including workforce planning, contractor oversight, staff realignments, employee relations issues, hiring constraints and organizational restructuring activities.
Major DutiesWe encourage you to read this entire vacancy announcement prior to submitting your application. As a Management and Program Analyst, GS-0343-15, you will be responsible for: • Provides leadership in the evaluation, assessment and improvement of programs and management systems by applying a wide range of qualitative techniques. • Advises senior staff on proposals and issues involving exceptional controversy, intensive outside interest, or significant long-range effects on the program or on other organizations. • Participates in the review analysis and development of policy governing the program and makes authoritative recommendations for change or improvements. • Develops, manages, and supervises long-and-short-range plans for Federal Student Aid (FSA), staff, realignment, initiatives, employee relations issues, management of hiring constraints, and organizational restructuring actions.RequirementsCondition of Employment: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a probationary period or trial 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 OR trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this vacancy announcement. 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, knowledge, and skills, and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. We will consider all qualifying experience, including any volunteer experience.