Management and Program Analyst

Summary This position is part of the CMEI Assistant Secretary for Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation, Department of Energy. As a Management and Program Analyst, you will provide strategic and technical leadership for Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office's (H2O) strategic planning, analysis, evaluation, and data management, including the development and/or application of artificial intelligence and machine-learning capabilities, to support technology portfolio management and decision making. Duties

As a Management and Program Analyst, you will:

• Coordinate technical, financial, policy, and programmatic considerations on assigned projects or awards.
• Coordinate program targets and performance reporting in alignment with federal requirements such as the Government Performance and Results Modernization Act.
• Develop data systems, analytical tools, dashboards, and reporting approaches for performance, evaluation and decision-making.
• Lead development of portfolio strategies, roadmaps, metrics, and planning tools.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience

To qualify at the GS-14 level, applicants must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the federal service (or private sector equivalent) performing the following:

Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting 1 of 2 of the following:

• Analyzing and evaluating complex operational or programmatic performance data using qualitative and quantitative methods to provide strategic recommendations and reports to senior decision-makers.
• Managing or overseeing project lifecycles, contracts, or grants by tracking milestone deliverables, monitoring budgets and expenditures, and ensuring compliance with regulatory or governing policies.

"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications. Your full resume will be made available to the hiring manager if you are referred.

Time-in-Grade: Employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to submit a resume and responses to the questionnaire which support the stated eligibility, qualification, and competency requirements, before the vacancy closes, may result in a determination of 'ineligible', or 'not qualified'.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.Education There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position. How you will be evaluated Minimum Qualifications: Once the application process is complete, the Human Resources Offices or Subject Matter Expert (SME) will review the first two pages of your resume and supporting documentation to determine whether you meet the minimum job qualifications.

Merit Promotion Procedures: Category Rating "like" procedures will be used to evaluate candidates; the categories are "Best Qualified" and "Qualified." The HR Office and/or Subject Matter Expert (SME) will conduct a review of your resume and place you in the appropriate quality category. Due weight will also be given, when applicable, for performance appraisals and awards in accordance with 5 CFR § 335.103(b)(3). At least a fully successful or equivalent performance rating for the most recently completed rating cycle is required to receive consideration. You must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):

• Compliance
• Data Management
• Organizational Performance Analysis
• Project Management

Non-competitive Procedures: Your resume will not be evaluated against the rating and ranking criteria. If it is determined you meet the eligibility and qualification requirements, you will be referred for consideration.

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) candidates who meet the Qualified criteria must receive priority placement before any other competitive candidate(s) can be considered.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date ( 11/08/2026) of this announcement.

To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13100112.How to apply Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the announcement closing date to receive consideration.

The application process is as follows:

• Read all instructions before you begin.
• Click "Apply Online."
• Complete the application and attach all required documents.
• Submit by 11:59 PM ET on the 11/08/2026.

Resume Tips:

• Max 2 pages and 5MB file size.
• PDF is recommended to preserve formatting; we also accept GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, TXT, ODT, or Word (DOC/DOCX). No PDF portfolios.
• Use clear fonts like Lato, Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open Sans, Source Sans Pro, Roboto, or Noto Sans.
• Set 0.5-inch margins.
• Use 14-point font for titles, 10-point for main text.

Managing Your Application:

• Update: Edit your application in USAJOBS before the closing date.
• Status: Log into USAJOBS to view your application status. Learn more here: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Support:

• USAJOBS Help: Visit https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/ for login.gov or USAJOBS assistance.
• Application Issues: If you have difficulty applying online, contact the Agency Contact listed in this announcement during business hours. Take screenshots of any system errors.

To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.

To verify the status of your application, during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account; applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each application status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Other information

• The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE.
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• EEO Policy: https://www.energy.gov/justice/eeo-complaint-process
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• Reasonable Accommodation Policy: https://www.energy.gov/hc/articles/reasonable-accommodation-and-personal-assistance-service-procedures
• Veterans Information: https://www.energy.gov/careers/veterans-military-spouses
• Selective Service Registration: http://www.sss.gov/
• The Fair Chance Act prohibits specific inquiries concerning an applicant's criminal or credit background unless the hiring agency has made a conditional offer of employment to the applicant. An applicant may submit a complaint to the agency within 30 calendar days of the date of alleged noncompliance by completing the Fair Chance Act Intake Form and submitting it to the Administrative Investigations Program at AdministrativeInvestigations@hq.doe.gov.