Supervisory Program Analyst

Other Agencies and Independent Organizations › Environmental Protection Agency (16 current openings)

Who may apply

Limited to the following applicant groups:

Internal to an agency
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Washington, District of Columbia

Full-time Security Clearance: Not Required

Application Deadline:

2026-08-21

Posted:

2026-08-14

2 days left to apply

Apply on usajobs.gov

Salary: $169,279 – $197,200 per year (GS-15)

Salary context

Based on 247 annual-salary jobs in the same occupational series. This role pays above most similar positions.

Job Details

Position Overview

This position is in the Office of the Administrator (AO), Office of Congressional Intergovernmental Relations (OCIR), Intergovernmental Relations Division. About this organization: AO

This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis.

Duties

You will:

Provide leadership, direction, and guidance for the Division to enhance intergovernmental engagement and meet the Agency's cooperative federalism objectives.
Provide expert advice to EPA and OCIR senior political and career leadership on intergovernmental relations and associated emerging issues to support decision-making, and strategic and effective engagement.
Exercise supervisory personnel management responsibilities of the Division to foster an environment that empowers employees and meets mission objectives while ensuring accountability.
Represent the Agency to a variety of intergovernmental stakeholders to understand their issues and concerns and to impart the Agency's environmental goals and objectives.
Review and evaluate the Division's organizational effectiveness and impact on Agency priorities through metrics, grants monitoring, and other applicable methods.

One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.

Qualifications & Requirements

NOTE: You must meet qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

To qualify for the GS-15 level, you must have 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level defined as providing leadership and oversight of engagement with elected officials; leading a team or staff to achieve established objectives; and leading program evaluation and policy implementation in compliance with statutory and administrative requirements.

You will need the following competencies in order to perform the duties of this position successfully:

Strategic Thinking
Supervisory and Leadership Judgment
Stakeholder Management
Organizational Awareness
Technical Competence
Coaching and Developing Others
Managing Employees
Problem Solving
Customer Service
Performance Measurement
Planning and Evaluating
Leadership
Accountability
Decisiveness
Flexibility
Interpersonal Skills
Resilience

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.

*If you have part-time work experience, read this: Part-Time Experience.

Requirements

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You must meet time-in-grade requirements no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement.

This position is designated as High Risk and requires a background investigation. Unless an appropriate background investigation is already on record with the Office of Personnel Management, you must undergo a background investigation. All conditions of the pre-employment security process must be met before an official letter of employment can be issued with a report for duty date.

If you are selected, you must complete (or have already completed) a 1-year supervisory or managerial probationary period.

Upon acceptance of an initial appointment to a supervisory or managerial position with the EPA, you agree to complete all elements of the EPA Successful Leaders Program. This development program is designed to enhance leadership competencies and meet the agency's goal of providing new leaders with the tools needed for success.

Evaluations

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualification requirements listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses (if applicable) to all assessments required for this position.

To preview the application questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13030089

If you are eligible for consideration, you will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):
Accountability, Customer Service, Decisiveness, Flexibility, Interpersonal Skills, Problem Solving, and Resilience

If you pass the first assessment, one or more subject matter experts will systematically review your resume to assess the degree to which your background matches the following competencies required for successful performance in this position: Supervisory and Leadership Judgment, Stakeholder Management, and Planning and Evaluating
The score calculated based on the assessment will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified candidates.

Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating (including the use of a consultant or an AI tool to assist you) on any assessment may result in your removal from consideration for this job.

If you are referred for consideration, you may be subject to additional assessments by the selecting official (e.g., technical writing sample or other work sample, job knowledge test, case scenario analysis, scientific data assessment, structured interview, etc.).

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (physical or mental) covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire assessment, you will be granted the opportunity to request an RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire assessment and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire assessment. 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 assessment, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire assessment if you received the link after the announcement closes. To determine if you need an RA, please review Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.

Required Documents

ALL APPLICANTS

Resume clearly stating your experience related to this position as described in the Duties and Qualifications sections--include specific dates (MM/DD/YY - MM/DD/YY) so we can determine that you have the required amount of experience (if applicable). Your experience description needs to be clear/specific (we may not make assumptions regarding your experience). Include a list of awards you have received if you would like them to be considered. If your resume includes federal experience, indicate the grade or pay band (e.g., GS-13) for each federal job. Resume must not exceed 2 pages. If you do not submit a resume that is 2 pages or less, you will be ineligible for further consideration. See How to Apply section for more information.
Notification(s) of Personnel Action (SF-50) that includes Position Title, Grade or Level, and Duty Station and proves the following:

ELIGIBILITY TO APPLY - SF-50(s) must prove you meet the criteria in the Clarification from the agency section. The most common eligibility requirements are Permanent Employees (proof is reflected in block 24/Tenure on the SF-50), Competitive Status (proof is reflected in blocks 24/Tenure and 34/Position Occupied on the SF-50), In the Office of (proof is reflected in block 22/Name and Location of Position's Organization on the SF-50), and In the Commuting Area (proof is reflected in block 39/Duty Station on the SF-50.
TIME-IN-GRADE - If you are applying for a higher grade, SF-50(s) must prove you have completed 52 weeks at the next lower grade (next lower grade is identified in the Qualifications section); acceptable SF-50s are two SF-50s at the next lower grade dated at least a year apart OR a within-grade increase at the next lower grade (if you have completed 52 weeks at the next lower grade but have not yet received an additional SF-50 since you entered the grade, submit your appointment/initial SF-50 and an explanation). If you are not applying for a higher grade, SF-50 must prove you have been at the grade to which you are applying (or a higher grade).

Most recent completed annual performance appraisal dated within the last 18 months (if it is not dated within the last 18 months or you have not received a performance appraisal, you must upload a signed/dated explanation why). Your submitted performance appraisal must show the overall rating and manager/supervisor's signature that certifies the rating at the time it was given.

DISPLACED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES WHO ARE ICTAP/CTAP ELIGIBLE

Most recent performance appraisal
Proof of eligibility
Most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, tenure, and duty station

How to Apply

Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin your application. To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires and assessments and submit all required documentation as specified in this section (How to Apply) and the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the day the announcement closes to receive consideration. The application process is as follows:

Click the Apply button at the top of the announcement.
Follow the prompts to sign in.
Answer the questions presented in the application and upload all required supporting documentation.
Click the Submit Application button by 11:59 PM (ET) on the day the announcement closes.

If you cannot apply online, you must contact the Agency contact listed below for assistance no later than two business days prior to the closing date of this announcement, and you must provide complete application materials by the day the announcement closes.

If you are required to complete a USA Hire assessment, you will be notified after submitting your application. The assessment process is described below:

The notification begins the assessment process and will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally, in USAJOBS you can click Track this application to return to your assessment completion notice. Visit the USA Hire Applicant Resource Center for practice assessments and assessment preparation resources.
Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials.
Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessment. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessment should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
Set aside about 1 hour to take the USA Hire assessment; however, most applicants complete the assessment in less time. If you need to stop the assessment and continue later, you can reuse your unique assessment link.

Your responses to the USA Hire assessment will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessment, your responses will be automatically reused.

Resume Requirements:

Only resumes up to a total of 2 pages will be accepted. If you correctly submit a 2-page (or less) resume and also submit a longer resume, we will only review the 2-page resume. If the only resume you submit exceeds 2 pages, you will be removed from consideration for this position. See OPM 2-Page Resume Guidance for information on maximizing the content of your resume.
Resume must be legible so we can review for eligibility, minimum qualifications, and any other position requirements listed in this announcement.
See USAJOBS Resume Info for additional guidance and information about the recommended formatting (e.g., file type, font size/type, margins).

To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.

To view the announcement status or your application status: Visit How to View Status. Your application status page is where you can view your application status, USA Hire assessment completion status (if applicable), and your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application. You can track the progress of your application via your USAJOBS account by clicking the Track This Application link. Through your USAJOBS account, you will be notified of the status of your application at four touch-points (some of these notifications may be combined): (1) when your application is received; (2) when we conduct an eligibility and qualification review of your application package; (3) when applications are referred (or not) to the hiring manager; (4) when a selection is made (or not) for the position or the job is canceled. It is your responsibility to check your USAJOBS account for this application status information. In addition, you will be contacted if further evaluation or interviews are required. If you are selected, you will be contacted personally by the human resources office posting this announcement.

NOTE: We may verify all information you provide in your application package through reference and/or background check, and/or verification of your education. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempt to conceal information may disqualify you for employment consideration.

Source: Data sourced from USAJOBS