Program Analyst (Data Analytics)

Summary

This position serves as a Program Analyst (Data Analytics), located in the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of the Pardon Attorney (PARDON) in Washington, DC. Since 1894, the President has requested and received the assistance of the Attorney General and designees in the Department of Justice (Department) in exercising clemency power regarding persons convicted for committing offenses against the United States. **This announcement will close after the first 100 applications. **

Duties

• The duties and responsibilities for a GS-0343-Program Analyst (Data Analytics)-12/13/14 generally include, but are not limited to, the following: Develops, evaluates and modifies methodologies and procedures for manipulating files for use with commercial off-the-shelf products and litigation support applications. Research and designs presentations and interpretations of analytical outputs tailored to specific audiences including the use of interactivity and narrative storytelling, where appropriate. Provides strategic and technical guidance and hands-on support in the transfer of any required data needed for ad-hoc and ongoing analyses. Collects effective, comparable case management data and provides advice and information that assists PARDON in its understanding of the state of case processing and case resolution. Assists in the development and improvement of information management systems, programs, storage and catalog solutions to support the data gathering and analytical needs of PARDON while continually improving the scientific and evaluation methodologies for these systems and programs. The duties listed above are generally written for one grade level. If the position is advertised at multiple grades, the duties will be adjusted in difficulty, complexity, and level of supervision, for higher or lower grades, as appropriate.

Qualifications

To qualify for the position of Program Analyst (Data Analytics), at GS-0343-12/13/14, you must meet the qualification requirements listed below. GS-12 Specialized Experience: For the GS-12, you must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is defined as: 1) Evaluating datasets to support recommendations that enhance organizational programs; 2) Preparing dashboards and/or presentations to showcase data results to stakeholders; and 3) Gathering data from multiple sources to support program goals. GS-13 Specialized Experience: For the GS-13, you must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is defined as: 1) Interpreting large datasets to support recommendations that enhance organizational programs; 2) Presenting data model results to technical and/or non-technical audience; and 3) Modifying and/or manipulating data methodologies to gain needed results. GS-14 Specialized Experience: For the GS-14, you must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is defined as: 1) Assisting in developing processes guidelines, instructions or policies to promote effective data management; 2) Supporting long-range program planning by delivering data driven results to align with organization mission goals and/or objectives; and 3) Developing business analytics to assess case management data in supporting legal actions. You MUST meet all qualification requirements by the 09/22/2026 of this announcement. Your resume must support your responses to the online questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.?

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application questionnaire and submit your supporting documentation. Your complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/22/2026 to receive consideration. The application process is as follows: Click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. Essay Questions: The following four narrative questions provide an opportunity for you to highlight your dedication to public service for the hiring manager and agency leadership (or designee(s)). While your responses are not required and will not be scored, we encourage you to thoughtfully address each question. Please provide a response of 200 words or less to each question (see the application questionnaire). You will be asked to certify that you are using your own words and did not use a consultant or artificial intelligence (AI) such as a large language model (LLM) like ChatGPT or Copilot. How has your commitment to the Constitution and the founding principles of the United States inspired you to pursue this role within the Federal government? Provide a concrete example from professional, academic, or personal experience. In this role, how would you use your skills and experience to improve government efficiency and effectiveness? Provide specific examples where you improved processes, reduced costs, or improved outcomes. How would you help advance the President's Executive Orders and policy priorities in this role? Identify one or two relevant Executive Orders or policy initiatives that are significant to you, and explain how you would help implement them if hired. How has a strong work ethic contributed to your professional, academic or personal achievements? Provide one or two specific examples, and explain how those qualities would enable you to serve effectively in this position. Need Help? If you need help with USAJOBs or the application process, please see the USAJOBS Help or Application Manager Online Help websites which includes information on managing your account, creating an application, uploading documents, etc. Reasonable Accommodation: To request reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the hiring office using the contact information listed in the announcement for assistance.