Project Analyst

Summary

As a Project Analyst with a Federal government agency, you are responsible for a variety of analyses and evaluations focused on improving the efficiency and effectiveness of both line and operating programs and internal administrative operations, organizations, or management functions. This role performs analytical, planning, and evaluative work related to the functional responsibilities of the organization serviced.

Duties

For a Project Analyst, specific duties vary by hiring agency. Examples may include: Performing a series of tasks to research, analyze, and evaluate the efficiency of internal administrative operations. Identifying and developing data for use in the management and direction of programs. Assisting with planning and coordinating all phases of the research and data analysis process, including program analysis, interpretation, and reporting of results. Performing routine assignments and coordination duties that relieve higher-graded specialists of repetitive or mundane tasks associated with project management.

Requiremennts

This is a shared cross-government announcement open to agencies throughout Federal government. If you are invited to interview or offered a job, be sure to get clarification from the particular hiring agency about the duty location and other conditions of employment. Specific requirements vary by hiring agency and include: Current civil service employees selected will be given new appointments to the civil service and subject to a new probationary period; however, benefits, time served, and other Federal entitlements may remain the same. May be covered by a bargaining unit. May qualify for bonuses, incentives, and/or reimbursement of relocation expenses, in accordance with hiring agency policy. May require financial disclosure filing upon appointment and annually. May require a pre-employment drug test and/or random drug testing during the period of employment. Must be a U.S. citizen or national. Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov. Per Public Law 104-134, all Federal employees are required to have Federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution. Promotion potential varies by hiring agency. Some positions may have promotion potential to higher grade levels. Security clearance varies by hiring agency. Must be able to pass a background investigation and/or obtain and hold a security clearance, as determined by the hiring agency. Selective service registration is required, as applicable. Travel varies by hiring agency.

Qualifications

THIS IS AN OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. This announcement will close at 11:59 PM (ET) on 05/19/2026. Applicants will be referred periodically throughout the announcement open period, based on the schedule below. Applicants must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements by the cut-off dates listed below. Eligibility and qualification claims are subject to verification. First Cut-Off on May 4, 2026: To be considered in the first review, applicants must submit their application package and complete the USA Hire assessments by May 4, 2026. Final Cut-Off on May 19, 2026: Applicants who submit their application package and complete the USA Hire assessments after May 4, 2026 will be considered in the final review. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you possess the specialized experience and/or education for the grade level to which you are applying. Specialized Experience: Must have at least one year (52 weeks, full-time) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service (or comparable level of experience from outside the Federal service) performing at least 3 of the 4 following duties: Collecting organizational data to identify problems or recommendations. Conducting studies of internal operations to improve organizational efficiency. Preparing detailed reports in a presentable format for management. Developing projections or estimates based on past and/or current data with insights into future program and/or resource requirements. Your resume must include how you meet at least 3 of the 4 specialized experience statements. OR Education: Successfully completed master's or equivalent graduate degree, or two full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's or equivalent graduate degree, or LL.B. or J.D. degree in business, operations management, public administration, or other directly-related field that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. (Must submit transcripts.) OR Combination of Education and Experience: Combination of successfully completed graduate education and specialized experience. To determine your combination, first compute your experience as a percentage of the experience listed above; then compute your graduate education as a percentage of the graduate education listed above; then add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent. Only graduate-level education in excess of one year (18 semester hours or equivalent) may be combined with experience. (Must be reflected in your resume, and must submit transcripts.) IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. If your resume does not support your application questionnaire response(s), we will not allow credit for your response(s). A full-time year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours per week spent in such employment. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Join a governmentwide community of professionals driving innovation, accountability, and results. Agencies across Federal government are hiring skilled Project Analysts to plan, lead, and deliver initiatives that strengthen programs across their organizations. This is your opportunity to shape the future of public service by applying your analytical expertise, project coordination skills, and strategic vision to improve how government works for the American people. Be part of a network that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and measurable impact. Coordinate change. Build capability. Deliver results across government.