Recent Graduate - Program Analyst - OAR

Summary

These positions are in the Office of Air and Radiation (OAR), Office of Transportation and Air Quality (OTAQ), Transportation and Climate Division. Multiple Branches. About Office of Air and Radiation: OAR

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).
*EPA offers work-from-home and work schedule flexibilities as described in the Benefits section.

Duties

At the entry level of this position, you will:

• Utilize program evaluation techniques under close supervision to collect and analyze routine information for decision makers in support of mission accomplishment.
• Assist in the application of analytical approaches, methods, and techniques to perform segments of studies/projects to assist the organization in program planning, measurements, or evaluation.
• Assist higher grade Program Analysts to examine current or proposed policies, laws, regulations, or administrative procedures to develop data.
• Gather programmatic data to assist in developing recurring or special reports, preparing executive briefings and similar materials for use by management and higher graded analysts in carrying out and reporting on program accomplishments.

When entering a Federal job at a grade level lower than the highest promotion potential level, you may be promoted to more complex duties and work more independently, as your career progresses.  NOTE:  Career ladder promotions are not automatic, and all eligibility and qualifications requirements must be met in order to progress to the next grade level.

One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.