Program Analyst

Program Analyst

Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia, Durham, North Carolina, Cincinnati, Ohio

Salary Range: $131009 - $187093 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is in the Office of Finance and Administration, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Data and Enterprise Programs Division, Records & Collection Management Branch, Information Collection Request Section. About: The Office of Finance and Administration This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to one of the duty stations stated in this announcement on a regular basis (location TBD after candidate selected).

Major Duties:

• You will: Lead the Agency's Information Collection Request (ICR) program and Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) burden reduction efforts to ensure compliance with statutory and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) requirements and to provide authoritative representation. Coordinate cross Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO)activities related to the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) and Cross-Media Electronic Reporting Rule (CROMERR) to identify connections and gaps between Agency information collections and application/tool development, align data collection capabilities, and promote an end to end data life-cycle approach that improves customer engagement and program effectiveness. Oversee and operate Agency wide Information Collection Request (ICR)information systems for development, repository, and Office of Management and Budget (OMB)submission to support internal business requirements, ensure Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA)compliance, meet security and privacy standards, and enable cross organizational analysis and reporting on information collections, burden reduction initiatives, and ICR workflow and status. One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position. Grow your career for the good of our planet The environmental challenges we face today are urgent. At the Environmental Protection Agency, we need professionals like you to join our team dedicated to safe, clean, and healthy communities. Our agency is built upon a commitment to protect human health and the environment. The work we do here changes the world. That's why there has never been a more crucial moment to be one of the scientists, engineers, community leaders, IT specialists, communicators, administrative professionals, technicians, problem solvers, and innovators united in our mission to protect our land, air, water, and people. Join us. Be EPA. Discover how you can apply your skills to make an impact. Explore careers and learn more about EPA at epa.gov/careers.

Qualifications: NOTE: You must meet qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. To qualify for the GS-14 level, you must have 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level defined as leading and collaborating with stakeholders to plan, draft, review, and submit Information Collection Request packages; interpreting and applying Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance to ensure compliance; and developing and executing burden-reduction strategies across programs. You will need the following competencies in order to perform the duties of this position successfully: Program/Project Management Evaluation* Policy Planning and Execution Strategic Thinking Communications and Media Adaptability Information Technology Program Management* Quality Assurance* Attention to Detail Creativity and Innovation Technical Knowledge Stakeholder Management *You will be evaluated on these critical competencies. 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. *If you have part-time work experience, read this: Part-Time Experience.

How to Apply: You are strongly encouraged to read the entire announcement before you submit your application for this position. To begin the application process, click the Apply button to the top right on this screen, follow the prompts to log-in/register, submit all required documents, and complete the questionnaire. To be considered, you must submit a complete application package by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the day the announcement closes. All required supporting documents will be collected electronically via the USAJOBS document portfolio feature (see How to Upload Documents). Resume Requirements: Only resumes up to a total of 2 pages will be accepted. If you correctly submit a 2-page (or less) resume and also submit a longer resume, we will only review the 2-page resume. If the only resume you submit exceeds 2 pages, you will be removed from consideration for this position. See OPM 2-Page Resume Guidance for information on maximizing the content of your resume. Resume must be legible so we can review for eligibility, minimum qualifications, and any other position requirements listed in this announcement. See USAJOBS Resume Info for additional guidance and information about the recommended formatting (e.g., file type, font size/type, margins). If you cannot apply online, you must contact the Human Resources Office listed below for assistance no later than two business days prior to the closing date of this announcement. You must provide complete application materials by the day the announcement closes. NOTE: If you are eligible for a non-competitive appointment (e.g., military spouses or individuals with disabilities) and your application has been made available by other means (e.g., career fair or Agency Talent Portal), we may consider you even if you don't apply for this specific announcement via USAJOBS. However, to ensure you receive consideration for this position, we encourage you to apply as indicated above. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION EPA welcomes applications from persons with disabilities. Through the reasonable accommodation process, we provide persons with disabilities an equal opportunity to enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment that persons without disabilities enjoy. A reasonable accommodation is any change in the work environment or in the way things are customarily done. An accommodation removes workplace barriers and enables an applicant with a disability to have an equal opportunity to participate in the application process, be considered for a position, and, if hired, perform the essential functions of their job. The EPA National Reasonable Accommodation Coordinators will provide assistance to you, the Human Resources Office, and/or the hiring official as needed. For more information, refer to EPA's Reasonable Accommodation website. Below is more detailed information about how to request a reasonable accommodation during the application, selection, and hiring process: If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process (submitting the application or completing the application process), contact the Human Resources Office listed below no later than two business days prior to the closing date of this announcement, and the Human Resources Office will work directly with you. If you are referred to the hiring official for consideration and need an accommodation during the selection process, including the interview, notify the person who contacted you from the hiring official's office. If you do not hear back within three days about your reasonable accommodation request for the selection process, please notify EPA's National Reasonable Accommodation Coordinators via email at disabilityaccommodations@epa.gov. If you are selected and need an accommodation during the hiring process up to orientation, notify the HR Specialist who made the job offer to you. Please note: Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Application Deadline: 2026-03-25