Program Analyst (Performance)

SummaryThis position is located in the Office of Planning and Performance (OPP) within the Department of Strategic and External Affairs (DSEA), Peace Corps headquarters, Washington DC. The incumbent reports to the Chief of Strategic Planning and Data Governance and serves as a lead analyst on a team charged with using data to devise, monitor, and evaluate detailed plans, goals, and objectives for the implementation and administration of major Peace Corps priorities and activities.Duties The Program Analyst (Performance) Contributes To The Agency's Strategic Planning, Performance Management, And The Digital Transformation Of How The Peace Corps Conducts Its Business. Major Duties Fall Into Three Areas: Data Analysis, Reporting & Visualization- Gathers, transforms, and analyzes large or complex datasets to produce clear, decision-ready insights, using AI-assisted tools to accelerate data transformation (e.g., writing and refining queries) while owning the analysis and interpretation.Builds reports, dashboards, and visualizations using business intelligence and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) so leaders and staff have ready access to reliable dataResponds to data and analysis requests from internal staff, leadership, and the public, tailoring findings to the audience.Automates recurring data collection, analysis, and reporting to improve speed and accuracy. Enabling Digital Transformation Across the Agency- Partners with offices across the agency and works closely with the Office of Information Systems (OIS) to ensure the Office of Planning and Performance (OPP) and agency staff have the data, tools, and workflows they need to do their jobs well.Identifies opportunities to adopt new tools and better ways of working, and helps colleagues learn and adopt them.Contributes to responsible data governance and data-sharing practices in coordination with the analyst who leads that work, ensuring efforts connect to the broader transformation agenda. Strategic & Performance Planning- Supports development, review, and reporting for agency-wide strategic and performance products, including the Annual Performance Plan, Annual Performance Report, and quarterly performance reviews, consistent with OMB and Congressional requirements and timelines. s interpret federal performance management law, policy, and practice and translate it into practical guidance for agency leaders and goal leads.Supports the design of accountability and strategic-alignment systems that help the agency execute on its priorities.Requirements Conditions of employmentApplicants selected for this position are subject to the following Conditions of Employment:You must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years old.Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service (see www.sss.gov).Prior to employment, Peace Corps will review records for Returned Peace Corps Volunteers and former employees, as required by statutes 5 USC 3322 and 22 USC 2507b.You must submit a signed statement acknowledging adherence to the Peace Corps Conditions of Employment before your first day. You must successfully complete a Public Trust background investigation.A one-year probationary period may be required. This requirement is not applicable to current agency US Direct Hire employees who have completed a probationary period or current Experts who have served for more that 12 months.The initial appointment to this position cannot exceed five years.QualificationsApplicants must meet all qualification requirements prior to the closing date of this announcement, 07/31/2026. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience demonstrated in your resume, including volunteer work. Qualification claims are subject to verification. This vacancy is being announced at: two grade level(s).Specialized Experience at the FP-4 (GS-11) Level: To qualify for this position at the FP-4 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression, FP-5 or GS-9. This experience must be directly related to the work of the position and must have equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the role. Specialized experience includes: Assisting with analytical or evaluative work related to program performance, organizational effectiveness, or strategic planning; Gathering and transforming data and preparing draft reports, summaries, or visualizations; and Using data, spreadsheet, or business intelligence tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or comparable tools) to organize or present information.~OR~Ph. D or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position.Specialized Experience at the FP-3 (GS-13) Level: To qualify for this position at the FP-3 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression, FP-4 or GS-11. This experience must be directly related to the work of the position and must have equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the role. Specialized experience includes: Developing or analyzing performance measures and preparing comprehensive reports, briefings, or recommendations that inform program or organizational decisions; and Using data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., SQL, Python or R, Power BI, Tableau, or comparable tools) to analyze complex datasets and communicate findings to varied audiences.~OR~A combination of education and experience~AND~Time-in-Grade Requirements: Current or former Federal employees, including Peace Corps employees, must meet applicable Time-in-Grade requirements to be eligible for this position. For positions above the FP-09 (GS-05) level, you must have completed at least one year (52 weeks) at the next lower grade in the normal line of progression for the position to which you are applying.All current or former Federal employees, including internal employees, must provide a copy of their SF-50(s), "Notification of Personnel Action," to demonstrate that you meet Time-in-Grade requirements. For more information, refer to the "Required Documents" section below.What We're Looking For In Top CandidatesWe're seeking a curious, adaptable analyst who is genuinely comfortable using and learning new tools - and who is excited, not hesitant, about working with AI as part of everyday practice. This role is a strong fit for someone energized by emerging technology; it is not well suited to applicants who prefer to avoid AI-assisted tools.Strong Candidates Will Bring Several Of The Following. We Don't Expect Any One Person To Bring Them All, We Expect The Ability To Learn The Rest Quickly: Comfort using AI tools to support data transformation (e.g., generating and refining queries) and document preparation Experience with data and analytics tools, and a demonstrated ability to pick up new tools quickly Familiarity with cloud data architecture Knowledge of UI/UX and/or data visualization principles Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software People analytics / applicant tracking systems (ATS) Marketing analytics Survey research Product developmentPlease Note:If you are qualifying based on education or a combination of education and experience, please review the "Education" section of this announcement.Experience that satisfies the Specialized Experience requirements must be clearly documented in your resume. Failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Please review the "Required Documents" section of this announcement for further information on resume requirements.Specialized experience may be gained in the public sector, private sector, or through volunteer service (e.g., National Service programs such as Peace Corps or AmeriCorps, or other organizations such as professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, or social groups).One year of experience refers to full-time work. Part-time work will be credited on a prorated basis.For more details on qualification requirements, refer to the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions, available on the OPM web site.EducationIf you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education a transcript must be submitted with your application. Transcripts can be official or unofficial. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the initial application. Official transcripts may be requested if you are selected for the position.Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) Is Based On (1) Class Standing, (2) Grade-point Average, Or (3) Honor Society Membership. The Full Provision For SAA Is Described In The OPM General Schedule Operating Manual:Class standing - Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses.Grade-point average (GPA) - Applicants must have a grade-point average of: 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on their official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum. Grade-point averages are to be rounded to one decimal place. For example, 2.95 will round to 3.0 and 2.94 will round to 2.9.Election to membership in a national scholastic honor society - Applicants can be considered eligible based on membership in one of the national scholastic honor societies listed in the OPM General Schedule Operating Manual. These honor societies are recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies. Membership in a freshman honor society cannot be used to meet the requirements of this provision.A Combination Of Education And Experience May Be Used To Qualify For This Position As Long As The Computed Percentage Of The Requirements Is At Least 100%. To Compute The Percentage Of The Requirements:Divide your total months of experience by 12.Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18.Add the two percentages.Education must be obtained from an institution accredited by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order to be used toward qualification requirements. Applicants should report only attendance and/or degrees from accredited schools. To verify whether a school is accredited, visit the U.S. Department of Education's accreditation website.Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must provide evidence that your credentials have been evaluated by a private organization specializing in the interpretation of foreign education programs. The evaluation must confirm that your education is equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. program, or that full credit has been granted by a U.S. accredited college or university. For more information, visit: U.S. Department of Education - Recognition of Foreign Qualifications.Additional informationPosition Information:This is not a bargaining unit position.The minimum and maximum salaries listed on this announcement includes locality pay.Peace Corps Information:This is a federal civilian position in the Excepted Service, and the incumbent will serve as a member of the Foreign Service.Peace Corps employees are paid under the Foreign Personnel (FP) pay system, which differs from the General Schedule (GS) pay system. In the FP pay system, lower grade level numbers indicate higher levels of responsibility and pay. The FP-09 is the lowest, entry-level, grade and the FP-01 is the highest, senior-level, grade.If you are a current federal employee, your agency may grant you reemployment rights in accordance with Section 310 of the Foreign Service Act, 22 USC 3950. You must request and be granted reemployment rights prior to separation from your current federal agency.If this is your first federal appointment, you may request credit for prior applicable non-federal service toward your leave Service Computation Date. Approval of credit must be granted prior to your first federal appointment and is subject to agency review and documentation requirements.This position is eligible for situational telework only.The Peace Corps uses E-Verify to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.The Peace Corps is a drug-free workplace.Additional hiring needs may be filled through this vacancy.Intelligence Background Information: Peace Corps Manual Section 611 is applicable to this position:This prohibits the employment of certain persons previously engaged in intelligence activities or connected with intelligence agencies within the past 10 years.If you have ever worked for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), you are not eligible for employment at the Peace Corps in any capacity, and you should not apply for employment at the Peace Corps.Acceptance of employment with Peace Corps precludes employment by certain intelligence organizations for a specific period after Peace Corps employment ceases.Applicants who indicate on the announcement questionnaire that they, or a family member, have an intelligence connection will be required to submit a completed Intelligence Background Questionnaire. The Peace Corps Office of Human Resources will provide instructions for submitting this form after the closing date of the announcement. Failure to provide the completed questionnaire will result in disqualification from further consideration. If you have any type of possible intelligence connection, your application will not be processed until this form is submitted.Except when the CIA or the National Security Agency (NSA) is involved (see below), if your connection with an Intelligence Agency involves an immediate family member who is employed or has been employed in intelligence, the immediate family member should complete the form.If you have an immediate family member who is employed or has been employed with the CIA, please contact your family member in person (not by phone, email, social networking, or any other means that is not in person) and ask him or her to contact the Office of General Counsel at the CIA.If you or an immediate family member have been employed by or associated with the NSA, you or your family member must contact the NSA Prepublication Review Office at (443) 634-4095.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. A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.