Program Analyst - Early Career, Strategy & Operations
Program Analyst (Entry Level) - Strategy & Operations
Help make federal programs work better for the people they serve.
As an entry-level Program Analyst, you'll dig into how real public programs and operations are performing and help leaders make them stronger. You'll learn to work with data, build dashboards leaders actually use, and turn analysis into clear recommendations.
What you'll do
- Gather and organize program data, and spot patterns worth a closer look
- Conduct research and review workflows and internal controls
- Build dashboards and short written summaries for decision-makers
- Support process improvements that make programs faster or fairer
- Use approved AI-enabled tools to summarize materials, organize data, and draft preliminary findings for review (training provided)
What we're looking for (skills, not years)
- Strong analytical, writing, and problem-solving skills
- Comfort working with data (coursework or projects count)
- Curiosity and attention to detail
The basics
- Pay: $50,460–$121,371/year (spans multiple grades and duty locations; your offer depends on grade and location).
- Location: Onsite. Hiring nationwide, including Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, New York, Philadelphia, San Diego, Washington DC, and more.
- Benefits: Federal health, retirement (FERS + TSP), and paid leave; structured early-career development; and, through the Pathways Program, a potential path to a permanent federal position.
- Eligibility: U.S. citizenship required.
Exact duties vary by hiring agency.