Program Analyst

This position is located in the Central Detention Facility (CDF) or the Correctional Treatment Facility (CTF), located at 1901 D Street, SE Washington, DC. This position is with the DC Department of Corrections, Office of the Deputy Director for Operations. The incumbent in this position provides a variety program analysis functions and conducts studies of programs within The Department of Corrections facilities. The purpose of the program studies and analyses is to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the organizational structures, to assess organizational and program problems and recommend solutions; and to review and evaluate the potential effectiveness of proposed organizations and programs.

Duties and Responsibilities

Develops, maintains, and monitors projects, and integrated reporting system(s) affecting programs throughout the activity. Communicates information to supervisor for effective evaluation of program operations and milestones. Analyzes, extracts, summarizes, and identifies significant trends and issues. Forecasts and estimates program requirements and prepares programmatic reports, justifications, charts, graphs, statistical and narrative data, etc., for presentations. Plans, develops, and conducts program analyses of moderate scale and impact, concerning aspects of current or projected operating programs for actual or potential effectiveness in achieving planned goals and objectives.

Conducts program surveys, audits, and projects. Provides advice to operating or management officials regarding complex programs. Recommendations may represent significant departure from established work operations. Oversees execution of programs of significant scope and mission impact. Reviews and interprets new and established directives, instructions, regulations, and delegations of authority for potential impact on program objectives, operating policies, work operations, and progress. Assures program goals, objectives and operations are achieved. Prepares internal instructions, operating policies, procedures, and guidelines concerning assigned program(s) and recommends required changes and adjustments to assure proper and adequate accomplishment of program goals and objectives.

Qualifications and Education

Specialized Experience: Specialized experience is experience which is directly related to the position and has equipped the individual with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, at least one (1) year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.

Licenses and Certifications

None

Working Conditions/Environment

Work is performed in an office setting within the Correctional Facility.

OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS

Tour of Duty: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Pay Plan, Series, and Grade: CS-0343-11

Promotion Potential: No known promotion potential

Duration of Appointment: Career Service - Regular

Collective Bargaining Unit: This position is not covered under a collective bargaining agreement.

Position Designation: The incumbent of this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC Personnel Regulations, Suitability – Safety Sensitive. This position is subject to mandatory pre-employment and periodic Criminal Background Checks. This position is also subject to mandatory pre-employment drug testing.

TB test will be required for the entry on duty.

Essential Position Designation: The incumbent of this position is designated as “Essential” to the Agency.

Residency Requirement: Applicants claiming “Residency Preference” will be required to maintain residency in the District of Columbia for a minimum of seven (7) years. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of employment.

EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.