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Summary Join a mission-driven agency that helps millions of Americans save for retirement. The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB) is seeking a talented and motivated professional to serve in the role of Program Analyst. This announcement may also be used to fill additional Program Analyst, GS-0343-12, positions at FRTIB in the same location, requiring similar qualifications and experience. Responsibilities Evaluating the effectiveness of the Converge program operations, including project delivery and compliance with established goals and objectives. Conducting detailed initiative cost analyses, cost-benefit evaluations, and economic assessments of current and projected initiatives. Driving strategic outcomes by transforming raw data into actionable insights, analyzing project metrics, and delivering concise, results-focused reports that inform executive decisions for Converge projects and initiatives. Researching defined contribution plan best practices and recommending new business and management practices to enhance Converge program and operations. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position. Make sure your application is complete. All required qualifications must be met by no later than 11/17/2025. Your application will not be reviewed if any required documents listed under the "Required Documents" section are missing. You may need to complete a one-year probationary period if you're selected. Selective Service Registration is required for male applicants born after December 31, 1959, unless exempt under federal law. You'll need to certify your registration status if selected. A background check is required. Your continued employment depends on successfully completing a background investigation and receiving a federal suitability or security clearance. You may receive a tentative job offer while the investigation is underway. Qualifications To qualify for this position, you must meet the specialized experience requirements listed below. Specialized Experience GS-12: You must have at least one year of full-time specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level (or equivalent) that shows you have the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to do the work. Examples of specialized experience include: Analyzing large datasets and trends to uncover insights that guide program decisions. Developing dashboards, reports, and visual summaries to track performance and communicate findings to senior leaders. Coordinating cross-functional teams and project activities to ensure alignment with strategic goals and smooth implementation. Translating complex data into clear recommendations to support policy implementation and improve program outcomes. What Counts as Experience We consider both paid and unpaid experience, including but not limited to volunteer work with organizations like the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, or other community groups. Volunteer work can help you develop skills that are directly relevant to this job. A full year of work means working 35-40 hours per week. If you worked part-time, we'll calculate your experience based on the actual hours you worked to add up to one year of full-time equivalent work (2,087 hours). To receive credit for part-time work, you must clearly describe your duties and responsibilities, and the number of hours you worked each week. Education This position does not have a formal education requirement. Therefore, you do not need to submit transcripts as part of your application. Additional Information The FRTIB offers wonderful benefits and work/life-balance flexibilities to help empower and reflect respect for our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off*, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the federal retirement system. We offer, as applicable, flexible work hours, annual and sick leave, transit and childcare subsidies, free and confidential employee assistance and occupational health referral services, free on-site fitness center, and off-site fitness membership reimbursement. Further benefits and flexibility details are located here: FRTIB Employee Benefits. The FRTIB offices are conveniently located within a few blocks of the Union Station metro station. In addition, private parking is available in the building at the posted daily and monthly rates. Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position; however, other recruitment incentives may be authorized. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request an RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.