Program Analyst (Inspector) - Recent Graduate

Summary

The Office of the Inspector General is one of the best places to work in the Department of Justice and is one of the premier inspector general offices in federal government. We are seeking a highly-motivated professional employee with experience in providing superior customer service in support of our mission to promote integrity, efficiency, and accountability within the Department of Justice.

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If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected office that is responsible for evaluations, inspections, and reviews of DOJ programs. As a Program Analyst, you will perform the following duties, typically in a team environment as a team member, and occasionally as the sole analyst for specific products of limited scope.

The Program Analyst will actively participate in and assist teams that review DOJ programs and functional areas to assess compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, or participate in sensitive and complex congressional or DOJ management inquiries referred for review.

Major duties for this position include but are not limited to the following:

Conducting research and collecting and analyzing relevant information from diverse data sources;

Interviewing employees, senior managers, and others involved with the program, activity, or function under review;

Evaluating internal and external policy, and applying qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques to assess programs and processes;

Communicating complex and/or controversial issues both in writing and verbally to management;

Creating recommendations to facilitate organizational or process changes;

Analyzing management responses to report findings and recommendations and preparing formal replies.

Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progresses.

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Conditions of employment

You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.

You must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.

You must be registered for the Selective Service, if applicable.

You must successfully pass and are subject to random drug screenings.

You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

You may be subject to a trial/probationary period.

If selected you must complete and sign a Pathways Recent Graduate Agreement. Qualifications

Recent Graduate Program Eligibility:

To meet these requirements at the GS-07 grade level, you must have obtained a qualifying bachelor's or equivalent degree from a qualifying educational institution within the previous 2 years from the close of the announcement date.

To meet these requirements at the GS-09 grade level, you must have obtained a qualifying master's, professional, doctoral, or technical/vocational degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution within the previous2 years from close of announcement date.

Preference-eligible veterans who have been precluded from applying due to their military service obligation have as much as 6 years after acquiring a qualifying degree to apply.

Qualification Requirements:

All applicants must meet one of the of the following eligibility requirements to qualify for this position at the respective grade levels below:

At the GS-07 grade level:

A Bachelor's or equivalent degree, preferably in a field requiring one or more of the following: 1) Collecting and analyzing information from diverse data sources; 2) Evaluating internal and external policy; 3) Communicating complex issues both in writing and verbally; 4) Possessing knowledge of how to use various databases and spreadsheets, and developing graphs, charts, or other data visualizations to organize, analyze, and present a variety of data.

2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, OR

Specialized experience at the GS-5 level received from paid or unpaid experience that has equipped the applicant with the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Examples of specialized experience include but are not limited to: 1) Collecting and analyzing information from diverse data sources; 2) Evaluating internal and external policy; 3) Communicating complex issues both in writing and verbally; 4) Possessing knowledge of how to use various databases and spreadsheets, and developing graphs, charts, or other data visualizations to organize, analyze, and present a variety of data.

At the GS-09 grade level:

A Master's or equivalent degree, OR

2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, OR

LL.B. or J.D., if related, OR

Specialized experience at the GS-7 level received from paid or unpaid experience that has equipped the applicant with the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Examples of specialized experience include but are not limited to: 1) Collecting and analyzing information from diverse data sources; 2) Interviewing individuals to gather information; 3) Evaluating internal and external policy; 4) Communicating complex and/or controversial issues both in writing and verbally; 5) Possessing sound knowledge of how to use various databases and spreadsheets, and developing graphs, charts, and other data visualizations to organize, analyze, and present a variety of data.

You have to meet the requirements within 90 days of the closing date on the announcement.

Education

You must have obtained a qualifying bachelor's, master's, professional, doctoral, or technical/vocational degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution within the previous 2 years. OR

Veterans precluded from applying due to military service, must be within 6 years of receiving their degree or certificate.

All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see For foreign education, see:

Additional information

** TRIAL/PROBATIONARY INFORMATION:As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year trial/probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.

In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

- Your performance and conduct;

- The needs and interests of the agency;

- Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and

- Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary or trial periodyour employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

DOJ EEO Statement/Policy: the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here:

Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at:

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.

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