This position is located in the Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of the Director (OD), Office of Program Review, Monitoring, and Investigations (OPRMI). The mission of the D.C. Department of Human Services is to provide meaningful and equitable services, supports, and access to resources for District residents to realize their goals. The incumbent in this role is responsible for analyzing and advising management of current and proposed operating programs to evaluate their actual or potential effectiveness in achieving objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION

Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, one (1) year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.

The Program Analyst provides critical analyses and evaluations of actual or potential effectiveness of current and/or projected program activities. Provides technical assistance in the design, development and implementation of improved program designs/operations. Participates in the conceptualization, design, refinement, and implementation of program or office planning, development, review, and evaluation systems. Defines new program needs, considering such factors as the impact on social, economic and other conditions.
The Program Analyst conducts management surveys, audits, projects, etc., and provides advisory services to operating or management officials. Develops, recommends and implements policies for corrective actions, necessary to remedy deficiencies in program areas. Plans, develops and implements a system for obtaining and providing data required by the agency/department for long-range planning and projections and that which is needed for evaluation of day-to-day operations.