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Management and Program Analyst jobs cover specializations in performance management, budget analysis, and process improvement, hired across federal agencies, consulting firms, healthcare, and defense contractors, from entry-level analyst to senior and principal roles. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Summary
See below for important information regarding this job.
Learn more about this agency
This job is open to
The public
Clarification from the agency
This is a Direct Hiring Authority Notice open to the Public using the Department of Defense DIB DHA.
Duties
- Serves as DLA Distribution Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) project team analyst and member within Compliance, Financial Audit and Infrastructure Management (CFAIM) Directorate, Compliance Division
- Identifies and improves productivity efficiencies and processes utilizing LSS and other CPI techniques and participates in the initiation, oversight, and organization of assigned projects and initiatives
- Gathers, analyzes, and provides lean metrics to the Distribution CPI Project Team Officer
- Reports risk mitigation strategy, tangible cost benefits and Return on Investment (ROI) results gained from implementation of processes
- Identifies and recommends which tools, software, and training are required
- Informs the supervisor of potentially controversial findings, issues, or problems with widespread impact
- Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) evaluating distribution center leadership practices, process management, and performance management systems
- Ability to coordinate multiple projects and align efforts of cross-dimensional stakeholders
- Highlight and expand relationships between departments and identifying common goals
- Ability to develop, execute and train others on proficiency associated with analytical data, execution andsustainment
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
- Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive with Secret Access
- Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
- Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
- Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
- Bargaining Unit Status: No
- Pre-Employment Physical: Required
- Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for more information.
Qualifications
To qualify for a Management and Program Analyst (CPI), your resume and supporting documentation must support:
A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes:
- Utilizing a wide range of analytical, statistical, and mathematical tools, and is responsible for defining the risks and the quantifiable relationship between the input and output variables
- Reviewing various performance metrics, identified risks within functional areas or distribution centers, as well as deficiencies to assist with identifying projects
- Conducting studies/projects, analyzing findings, making recommendations, and implementing recommendations using change management principles on substantive operating programs
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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Physical Demands
Assignments regularly involve long periods of standing, bending, and stooping to observe and study work operations in an industrial, storage, or comparable work area. Frequent travel to facilities throughout the DLA Distribution network may be required.
Education
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
Additional information
As required by 5 C.F.R. § 302.106, DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. § 1194).
For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf
Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF
Drug-Free Workplace Policy
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing.
Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.
The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids.
ADVISORY: Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law, Marijuana is illegal.
Additional guidance on writing a federal resume can be found at: USAJOBS Help Center - How do I write a resume for a federal job? The resume builder can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Direct Hire Evaluation: Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. This vacancy will be filled through a Direct Hire Authority. All applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration. The rule of Three, Veteran's Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to this vacancy. We will evaluate your application for basic eligibility and to determine if your experience meets the basic qualification requirements described in the announcement. All applicants who meet the qualifications and other basic requirement are eligible for referral and selection consideration. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.
Required Documents
To apply for this position you must provide a complete Application Package. Each Application Package MUST include:
- Your Resume: IMPORTANT UPDATE: Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages. If your resume exceeds the two-page limit, you will be removed from consideration for this announcement. The resume and required supporting documentation should provide the minimum qualifications and relevant experience for the announced position. Must include the work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment, and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted by an applicant, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed for qualifications and referred for selection consideration, if eligible. The resume must not be more than 5MB and should be saved and uploaded as a PDF to maintain formatting and number of pages. We also accept GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, TXT, PDF, ODT or Word (DOC or DOCX). We do not accept PDF portfolio files. Page margins should be 0.5 inches, and font styles must be legible. Consider using 14-point size font for titles and 10-point for the main text. We recommend using a font like Lato, if available. Other widely available options are Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open San Source Sans Pro, Roboto or Noro Sans.
- Applicable documents to support the eligibility(s) for which you are applying. Please review the following link for a listing of the additional documents you will need to provide: Supporting Documents.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.
- To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
- You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages. If your resume exceeds the two-page limit, you will be removed from consideration for this announcement.
- You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
- To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
Agency contact information
5430 Mifflin Avenue
Suite 5430
New Cumberland, PA 17070
US
Next steps
Once you successfully complete the application process, you will receive a notification of receipt. Your application package will be reviewed to ensure you meet the basic eligibility and qualifications requirements, and you will receive a notification. A review may be completed of your online questionnaire and the documentation you submitted to support your responses. Applicants that are found qualified may be referred to the hiring official for consideration, and you will receive a notification of referral. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and as part of the selection process, applicants may be required to complete additional supplemental documents. Once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision. If interviews are conducted, DLA uses a technique called Behavior Based Interviewing (BBI). Be sure to check your USA Jobs account for your notification updates.
Overview
- 0343 Management And Program Analysis
Summary
See below for important information regarding this job.
Learn more about this agency
This job is open to
The public
Clarification from the agency
This is a Direct Hiring Authority Notice open to the Public using the Department of Defense DIB DHA.
Duties
- Serves as DLA Distribution Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) project team analyst and member within Compliance, Financial Audit and Infrastructure Management (CFAIM) Directorate, Compliance Division
- Identifies and improves productivity efficiencies and processes utilizing LSS and other CPI techniques and participates in the initiation, oversight, and organization of assigned projects and initiatives
- Gathers, analyzes, and provides lean metrics to the Distribution CPI Project Team Officer
- Reports risk mitigation strategy, tangible cost benefits and Return on Investment (ROI) results gained from implementation of processes
- Identifies and recommends which tools, software, and training are required
- Informs the supervisor of potentially controversial findings, issues, or problems with widespread impact
- Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) evaluating distribution center leadership practices, process management, and performance management systems
- Ability to coordinate multiple projects and align efforts of cross-dimensional stakeholders
- Highlight and expand relationships between departments and identifying common goals
- Ability to develop, execute and train others on proficiency associated with analytical data, execution andsustainment
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
- Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive with Secret Access
- Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
- Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
- Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
- Bargaining Unit Status: No
- Pre-Employment Physical: Required
- Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for more information.
Qualifications
To qualify for a Management and Program Analyst (CPI), your resume and supporting documentation must support:
A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes:
- Utilizing a wide range of analytical, statistical, and mathematical tools, and is responsible for defining the risks and the quantifiable relationship between the input and output variables
- Reviewing various performance metrics, identified risks within functional areas or distribution centers, as well as deficiencies to assist with identifying projects
- Conducting studies/projects, analyzing findings, making recommendations, and implementing recommendations using change management principles on substantive operating programs
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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Physical Demands
Assignments regularly involve long periods of standing, bending, and stooping to observe and study work operations in an industrial, storage, or comparable work area. Frequent travel to facilities throughout the DLA Distribution network may be required.
Education
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
Additional information
As required by 5 C.F.R. § 302.106, DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. § 1194).
For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf
Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF
Drug-Free Workplace Policy
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing.
Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.
The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids.
ADVISORY: Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law, Marijuana is illegal.
Additional guidance on writing a federal resume can be found at: USAJOBS Help Center - How do I write a resume for a federal job? The resume builder can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Direct Hire Evaluation: Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. This vacancy will be filled through a Direct Hire Authority. All applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration. The rule of Three, Veteran's Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to this vacancy. We will evaluate your application for basic eligibility and to determine if your experience meets the basic qualification requirements described in the announcement. All applicants who meet the qualifications and other basic requirement are eligible for referral and selection consideration. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.
Required Documents
To apply for this position you must provide a complete Application Package. Each Application Package MUST include:
- Your Resume: IMPORTANT UPDATE: Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages. If your resume exceeds the two-page limit, you will be removed from consideration for this announcement. The resume and required supporting documentation should provide the minimum qualifications and relevant experience for the announced position. Must include the work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment, and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted by an applicant, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed for qualifications and referred for selection consideration, if eligible. The resume must not be more than 5MB and should be saved and uploaded as a PDF to maintain formatting and number of pages. We also accept GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, TXT, PDF, ODT or Word (DOC or DOCX). We do not accept PDF portfolio files. Page margins should be 0.5 inches, and font styles must be legible. Consider using 14-point size font for titles and 10-point for the main text. We recommend using a font like Lato, if available. Other widely available options are Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open San Source Sans Pro, Roboto or Noro Sans.
- Applicable documents to support the eligibility(s) for which you are applying. Please review the following link for a listing of the additional documents you will need to provide: Supporting Documents.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.
- To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
- You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages. If your resume exceeds the two-page limit, you will be removed from consideration for this announcement.
- You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
- To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
Agency contact information
5430 Mifflin Avenue
Suite 5430
New Cumberland, PA 17070
US
Next steps
Once you successfully complete the application process, you will receive a notification of receipt. Your application package will be reviewed to ensure you meet the basic eligibility and qualifications requirements, and you will receive a notification. A review may be completed of your online questionnaire and the documentation you submitted to support your responses. Applicants that are found qualified may be referred to the hiring official for consideration, and you will receive a notification of referral. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and as part of the selection process, applicants may be required to complete additional supplemental documents. Once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision. If interviews are conducted, DLA uses a technique called Behavior Based Interviewing (BBI). Be sure to check your USA Jobs account for your notification updates.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in management and program analyst jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, or a related field
- Experience conducting program evaluations, efficiency studies, or organizational assessments
- Proficiency with data analysis tools such as Excel, Tableau, or Power BI
- Familiarity with federal budget processes, appropriations, or financial management systems
- Strong written communication skills for producing briefings, reports, and policy documents
- Active or clearable federal security clearance, often at the Secret or higher level
Tips for Your Management and Program Analyst Job Search
Tailor your resume to federal job announcements
Federal and contractor postings for management and program analysts list very specific duties and KSAs. Mirror that exact language in your resume bullets, because automated screening tools match your text against the announcement word for word.
Highlight process improvement outcomes with numbers
Hiring managers for this role want evidence you reduced cost, shortened timelines, or improved compliance rates. Wherever possible, quantify your results, even roughly, rather than describing duties in general terms.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists management and program analyst openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Get your security clearance status interview-ready
Many management and program analyst roles in defense and federal contracting require a clearance. Know your exact clearance level, eligibility status, and any gaps in your history before the first screening call.
Prepare a structured case study for interviews
Interviewers frequently ask you to walk through a program evaluation or workflow redesign you led. Prepare two or three concise examples using a situation, action, and result structure so your answers stay focused and specific.
Negotiate using the full compensation picture
Many management and program analyst roles in government and contracting include locality pay adjustments, benefit packages, and promotion potential. Understand the pay scale or band before accepting an offer so you negotiate from an informed position.
Management and Program Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most management and program analysts?
The companies hiring the most management and program analysts right now include Hive Group, TRAX International, and ACT1 Federal, with the largest share of openings in Virginia, District of Columbia, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Federal agencies and their prime contractors consistently account for a large portion of total demand nationwide.
How many management and program analyst jobs are remote?
About 14% of management and program analyst openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote availability concentrated in roles focused on data analysis, reporting, and policy development rather than on-site program oversight. Positions tied to classified work or facility management typically require in-person attendance.
How do you become a management and program analyst?
Start with a bachelor's degree in business, public administration, or a closely related field, then build experience in program coordination, budget analysis, or process improvement in any sector. Earning a certification such as a Project Management Professional credential strengthens your candidacy. Many analysts enter through administrative or junior analyst roles and move up as they demonstrate measurable impact on organizational performance.
Can you get a management and program analyst job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level management and program analyst roles exist, particularly within federal agencies that use structured hiring pathways for recent graduates with relevant degrees. Internships, volunteer program coordination work, or coursework in data analysis and organizational behavior can substitute for direct professional experience. Focusing your applications on postings that specifically list 'entry level' or a low years-of-experience threshold improves your odds significantly.
What does the management and program analyst interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone or video screening focused on your analytical background and communication skills. A panel interview typically follows, often including scenario-based questions about how you would evaluate a failing program or redesign a workflow. Some federal and consulting employers add a written exercise or case study component before the final offer stage.
Where can I find and apply to management and program analyst jobs?
You can find and apply to management and program analyst jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your background and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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