This vacancy is for a Program Analyst position located at the U.S. Census Bureau Headquarters in Suitland, Maryland. The Census Bureau is accessible from the Metro Rail Green Line - Suitland Station.This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Program Analyst, GS-0343-14, positions within the Census Bureau in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.
Specialized Experience: For the GS-14, you must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 in the Federal service. Experience for this position includes: Monitoring and developing project plans and schedules; planning and documenting requirements and specifications for programs. Evaluating and recommending improvements to meet goals and objectives. Communicating program information methods in person and to a variety of audiences. Gathering information, preparing documents of findings, making recommendations on methods and procedures. Education: Education cannot be substituted for Specialized Experience at this grade level. 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. After you submit this application, you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement, 03/26/2026, to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application.
Directing and developing plans for project teams in accomplishing and/or producing projects and/or studies.
Analyzing management information requirements.
Advising organization, methods, and procedures.
Analyzing and evaluates the effectiveness of program operations in meeting established goals and objectives.