Program Analyst

Geological Survey · Department of the Interior

📍 Location Negotiable After Selection 💰 $89508 – $116362/yr 🏠 Telework eligible

Quick Facts

Hiring Agency: Geological Survey
Department: Department of the Interior
Location: Location Negotiable After Selection
Salary: $89508 – $116362/yr
Hiring Path: Public
Number of Openings: 1
Telework Eligible: Yes
Security Clearance: Not Required
Date Posted: 2026-10-01
Application Deadline: 2026-10-15

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Job Summary

You will serve as a Program Analyst. The position's duty station will be a USGS facility to be negotiated upon selection. You may be required to travel overnight away from home occasionally. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes. Salary: $89,508 (Step 1) to $116,362 (Step 10) *Salary listed is for Rest of United States; salary will be set in accordance with pay scale for selected location.

*First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.

Key Responsibilities

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Performs advanced evaluation of programmatic or business operations, drafts proposed findings and recommendations for improvements and decision making. Uses qualitative and quantitative analysis methods to analyze program-related data and evaluate, identify, and analyze program or policy issues. Formulates, monitors and refines program performance metrics and measures.

Coordinate and communicate with individuals or groups both within and outside of the agency to share work efforts, coordinate collaborative projects, provide advice, communicate status and solve problems. Drafts, reviews and edits, written materials, which can include informational/decision memoranda, talking points for senior level managers' meetings (from informal to international), and proposals/justifications for decision makers.

Requirements & Education

This position does not allow substituting education for experience.

Contact

michele_j_smith@ios.doi.gov

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Geological Survey, Department of the Interior.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $89508 – $116362/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-15.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.