Program Analyst (Pesd)

This position is located within the District of Columbia Government (District), Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR), The Program Analyst is responsible for performing detailed analytical and statistical reviews of agency partnerships and improving the efficiency of special projects, carrying out a wide range of assignments related to partnership development, agency fundraising, and enhancement initiatives. Additionally, developing new, and nurturing existing relationships with external partners while ensuring that all agreed-upon deliverables are met, and maintains strong levels of communication around external events with partners, other staff, and volunteers.

Duties and Responsibilities

Plans, develops, and conducts program analyzes of substantial 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 management surveys, audits, projects, etc., and provides advisory services to operating or management officials. Program study assignments involve organizations, operations, and functions of significant complexity with extensively interrelated program(s) throughout an extremely complex activity.

Oversees execution of programs of broad scope and mission impact. Reviews and interprets new and established directives, instructions, regulations, and delegations of authority for potential impact on major program objectives, operating policies, work operations, and progress. Assures program goals, objectives, and operations. Prepares internal instructions, operating policies, procedures, and guidelines concerning assigned program(s) and recommends required changes and adjustments to assure proper and adequate accomplishment of program goals and objectives. Expert knowledge of the theories, concepts, principles, practices, methods, and techniques of program administration sufficient to resolve questions, problems, and issues. Expert knowledge of the application of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to project issues or studies concerning the efficiency/effectiveness of program operations or substantive administrative support functions and organizational structures. Comprehensive knowledge of and ability to apply a wide range of principles, theories and skill in applying complex fact-finding analytical and problem-solving methods and techniques to identify interrelated program problems, draw conclusions and recommend appropriate actions or solutions to improve program efficiency and effectiveness. Comprehensive knowledge of the functions program’s organizational structure and missions of the department, as well as, demonstrated skill in the interpretation and application of the policies, processes, regulations, and legislative authorities which govern the activities of the department. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Licenses and Certifications

None.

Working Conditions/Environment

The work is performed in an office setting involving everyday risks or discomforts, which require normal safety precautions typical of offices.

Other Significant Facts

Tour of Duty: Monday thru Friday; 8:30 am – 5:30 pm. Shift work is required.

Pay Plan, Series, and Grade: CS-0343-12

Promotion Potential: No known promotion potential

Collective Bargaining Unit (Non-Union): This position is not covered under a Collective Bargaining Unit.

Position Designation: The position has been deemed Security Sensitive. Accordingly, the incumbent will be subject to pre-employment checks (criminal background checks, consumer credit checks, traffic record checks, if applicable) as a condition of employment, and will be subject to periodic criminal background checks for the duration of your tenure.

EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.