PROGRAM ANALYST

This position advertised has been exempted from the federal civilian hiring freeze.

Current FBI employees are ineligible to apply if serving under the same conditions as that for which is advertised, including:

• Appointing organization (FBI)
• Type of position (full-time, part-time, etc.)
• Same or higher grade
• Duty location (city or state)
• Type of appointment (permanent, temporary, etc.)

Job Opening: 65980
Opening Date: 07/23/2026
Closing Date: 08/06/2026 at 11:59 pm (ET)

Job Title Program Analyst

Full Performance Level GS-11

Division Finance and Facilities

Unit Multiple

Location Huntsville, AL

Working Hours 8:00am to 4:30pm (flexible)

Job Type Full Time/Permanent

Who May Apply All U.S. Citizens

Number of Positions Available Multiple

Questions
Email:

Kathleen Pope at

Marynelis Arbelo at

Salary
GS-9 $64,279.00 - $83,568.00

GS-11 $77,772.00 - $101,110.00

Additional selections may be made from this announcement to fill positions within the same division when the position includes substantially the same duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be able to obtain a Top Secret-SCI clearance

JOB SUMMARY

The Program Analyst position will support Logistics, Employee Services, and Facility Maintenance functions throughout the section. We are seeking professionals from a variety of backgrounds and professional disciplines who are committed to supporting the Bureau's mission and ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable operations. These positions are located in Huntsville, Alabama, and offer the opportunity to contribute directly to critical support functions that keep FBI facilities and personnel operating at the highest standard possible.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is primarily sedentary, although some slight physical effort may be required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated. The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions.

MAJOR DUTIES

GS-9

• Performs a variety of program management work, which may include financial management (accounting, budget, and financial reporting) and/or travel training and communications (enhancing resources, supporting training/outreach and communications).
• Reviews and accurately processes payment requests in a timely manner or serves as a point of contact for travel reviews, ensuring accuracy and policy compliance.
• Conducts analysis to measure the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of program operations, such as travel programs and system, and training and communication workflows.
• Applies reconciliation techniques toward budgets comprised of multiple funding appropriations and/or develops solutions to streamline processes.
• Studies and analyzes data/feedback to provide recommendations to management officials regarding program operations, ensuring information systems are accurate and providing a clear framework for users.
• Supports program logistics, which may include ensuring monies are utilized consistently with congressional intent or supporting training schedules, communications, and resource supports.

GS-11

• Presents alternatives, conclusions, and recommendations to management for the development and execution of proposed activities.
• Conducts analytical studies related to program controls, productivity improvement, and workforce planning, including the evaluation of work methods, manpower utilization, and the distribution of functions.
• Prepares and delivers briefings and presentations to management officials; composes analytical narratives, detailed statistical or descriptive reports, and concise graphs or charts.
• Evaluates, researches, and prepares complete and concise responses to inquiries, reports, and other matters.
• Utilizes multiple applications or data sources to evaluate and reconcile conflicts in data or program requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EVALUATIONS

Please ensure that your specialized experience and requirements are clearly identifiable in your resume. Your application will be evaluated using the FBI's Candidate Rating Procedures. Your resume and supporting documents will be reviewed to verify that you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

If you are found minimally qualified, your application will move forward to additional phases of the review process.

The first five competencies will be used in a Structured Resume Review to objectively evaluate applicant resumes. Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather you must describe in your resume how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the competencies identified below. Your resume should demonstrate that you possess the following competencies.

Competencies

• Analytic Thinking
• Communication
• Flexibility and Adaptability
• Problem Solving/Judgement
• Program Management
• Organizing and Planning

Specialized Experience (SE)

GS-9: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level.

• Experience demonstrating knowledge of project management techniques and objectives in order to provide support and solutions to an assigned project.
• Experience communicating clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, as part of a team in support of an assigned project.
• Experience applying research and analytical techniques to identify, consider, and resolve issues or problems and present findings and recommendations.

GS-11: In addition to the above, applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level. SE is defined as:

• Experience analyzing and evaluating (on a qualitative or quantitative basis) the effectiveness of procedures, work methods, or financial programs in meeting goals and objectives.
• Experience with a wide range of financial management theories and practices and/or administrative support systems (records, directives, forms, documentation) sufficient to develop and evaluate complex assignments.
• Experience ensuring operational and administrative requirements are met while adhering to federal government rules and regulations.
• Experience independently identifying and resolving complex issues, making recommendations to management, and advising on automation to improve program efficiency.
• Experience extracting data from various reports, developing life cycle analyses of projects, and/or applying statistical logic necessary for budget formulation and requests.

Education

All degrees must be from an accredited college or university. Education may be substituted for specialized experience as follows:

GS-9: Applicant must have a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related.

GS-11: Applicant must have a Ph.D. OR equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related.

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements provided you can show foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States.

HOW TO APPLY

For detailed instructions related to applying, uploading documents, withdrawing an application or updating your application, please review instructions on . If applying online is a hardship, please use the contact information listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

To apply to this position, interested applicants must provide a complete application package by the closing date which includes:

Utilizing the Resume Builder, outline your relevant work experience and associated start and end dates. Uploaded resumes will not be reviewed or used for qualification purposes.

Other supporting documents (if applicable):

• College transcripts, if qualifying based on education or if there is a positive education requirement
• Former civilian Federal employees must submit a copy of your MOST RECENT SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your tenure, grade and step, salary, and type of position occupied (i.e., Excepted or Competitive); or similar Notification of Personnel Action documentation, i.e., Transcript of Service, Form 1150, etc. This is a requirement to verify your Time in Grade (TIG). Actions such as promotion, within grade increase, or reassignment actions must be submitted as your most recent SF 50.
• Most recent Performance Appraisal; not applicable to current FBI employees
  Veterans: DD 214; Disabled Veterans: DD 214, SF-15, and VA letter dated 1991 or later
• Memorandum for Record (MFR): Work performed outside assigned duties (that would not normally be documented on an SF-50, i. e., back-up duties), has to be documented in detail by an immediate supervisor in order to receive full credit for amount of time worked in that position. If no documentation is furnished no credit will be given for time worked in that position. The following notations must be specified in the documentation:
  • Percent of time worked in the particular position (cannot conflict with main duties.
  • The month/year work began
    Frequency worked (i.e., daily, monthly, etc.)
  • Specific duties performed

Attach the Memorandum for Record to your application in the "Cover Letters and Attachments" section of My Career Tools on the Careers Home page. Please upload the attachment as type "Other."

While applicants might see these documents in their profile, HR Specialists may be unable to access them. Therefore, all applicants MUST upload another copy to ensure that staffing units can review the complete application.

Please note: Failure to provide the necessary and relevant information required by this vacancy announcement may disqualify you from consideration. Incomplete applications will not be supplemented with additional requests for information; your application will be evaluated solely on the information you submit. You must complete the application process and submit all required documents by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the announcement's closing date.

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT

Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The Most Competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of your status throughout the process.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• The FBI is in the Executive Branch of the federal government. It is one of the components of the Department of Justice (DOJ). The FBI is the principle investigative arm of the DOJ. All FBI positions are in the excepted service.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens and consent to a complete background investigation, urinalysis, and polygraph. You must be suitable for Federal employment; as determined by a background investigation.
• Positions with fitness for duty requirements or those that require international travel may require proof of certain vaccinations.
• Management may select any grade for which this position has been announced.
• Identification of promotion potential in this announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date. Promotion will depend upon administrative approval and the continuing need for an actual assignment and performance of higher-level duties.
• If you are selected, you will be required to serve a two-year probationary period. Probationary employees are precluded from being considered for all job opportunities until 12-months of their 24-month probationary period has concluded. Probationary Employees may be considered for competitive vacancies that are advertised within their respective division or field office after serving 90 days within the FBI.
• The probationary periods will be served concurrently.

Veterans' Preference

If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume and application. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.

Nepotism

Nepotism is the act of favoring relatives in the hiring process and is prohibited by law. Public officials are prohibited from hiring or promoting relatives or relatives of officials in their chain of command, as well as actively or indirectly endorse a relative's appointment or promotion. During the hiring process, all selected candidates and FBI hiring managers will be required to certify they are not related to anyone involved in the hiring process.

Reasonable Accommodation

The FBI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application and/or hiring process, please contact the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Affairs (OEEOA) Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Program by email at REASONABLE_ACCOMMODA@fbi.gov, phone at 202-324-2158, or fax at 202-324-3976. This email address is for reasonable accommodation requests only. Do not send applications or unrelated inquiries to this address, as they will not be considered.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The FBI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this vacancy. Unless explicitly authorized by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of, color, race, religion, national origin, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age (40 or over), sex, pregnancy and related conditions, or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other non-merit factors.

Benefits

The Bureau matches your dedication with a commitment to professional growth, a supportive work environment, and a robust benefits package that prioritizes you. As a member of our team, you'll enjoy comprehensive health and life insurance benefits, paid vacation, sick leave, and federal holidays. For more details about benefits available to all federal employees, visit the Office of Personnel Management's .