GS-0343

Management and Program Analyst

Analyzes, evaluates, and improves organizational efficiency, productivity, and effectiveness of management operations and programs.

📊Administrative📈GS-5/7/9/11/12/13/14📁0300

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Qualification Requirements

Official OPM qualification standards for GS-0343

Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions

Individual Occupational Requirements: There are no Individual Occupational Requirements for this series.

Education and Experience Requirements (Group Standard):

This is a two-grade interval series. Positions follow the GS-5, GS-7, GS-9, GS-11, GS-12 progression pattern.

Grade	Education	Experience	Combined
GS-5	Bachelor's degree in any field from accredited college/university	3 years progressively responsible experience, 1 year equivalent to GS-4	Equivalent combinations qualifying
GS-7	1 full year graduate education OR Superior Academic Achievement	1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-5	Combinations of graduate education and experience
GS-9	2 years graduate education or master's degree	1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-7	Combinations of graduate education (excess of GS-7 requirement) and experience
GS-11	3 years graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree	1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-9	Combinations of graduate education (excess of GS-9 requirement) and experience
GS-12+	Not applicable	1 year specialized experience equivalent to next lower grade	N/A

Superior Academic Achievement (for GS-7):

Upper third of graduating class in college/university or major subdivision
GPA of 3.0 or higher out of 4.0 as recorded on official transcript, OR 3.5 or higher in major field
Election to membership in national scholastic honor society

Graduate Education: One year of full-time graduate education is the number of credit hours the school determines represents 1 year of full-time study. If unavailable, 18 semester hours satisfies the 1-year requirement.

Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

🎖️Tips for Veterans

✓Translate military experience: Map duties to civilian terminology.
✓Highlight training: Include courses and certifications.
✓Veterans preference: Claim your 5 or 10-point preference.
✓Experience substitution: Military experience may substitute for education.

🎖️Military to Federal Crosswalk

Military jobs that transition to GS-0343

Army35F

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Analytical skills directly applicable. IPB and threat assessment translate to program/management analysis. Strong writing skills.

Skills:

AnalysisReport WritingThreat AssessmentData Synthesis

Entry Grades:

GS-9GS-11GS-12

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Maintenance Management Analysis

Management Analyst series for maintenance optimization.

Skills:

Data AnalysisSchedulingMetricsMaintenance Management

Entry Grades:

GS-7GS-9GS-11GS-12

NavyOS

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Operations Specialist

Moderate alignment. Management Analyst positions value OS analytical and coordination experience. Good fit for OSs with strong analytical skills.

Skills:

Operations analysisProcess improvementData analysisReporting

Entry Grades:

GS-9GS-11

Marine Corps0411

★★★★★Match

Maintenance Management Specialist

Management analyst roles value process improvement skills.

Skills:

process improvementanalysismanagementreporting

Entry Grades:

GS-9GS-11

Army13F

★★★★★Match

Fire Support Specialist

Analytical and coordination skills transfer at senior level. Fire planning shows program analysis capability.

Skills:

AnalysisCoordinationPlanningResource Management

Entry Grades:

GS-9GS-11GS-12

💡 Tip: Your unique military experience may qualify you even if your MOS isn't listed.

📋Typical Duties

•Analyze management processes and organizational structures
•Evaluate program effectiveness and efficiency
•Develop performance metrics and measures
•Conduct organizational studies
•Prepare policy recommendations
•Implement process improvements

🎯Key Competencies

Analytical Skills

Ability to analyze complex problems and develop solutions.

Research Methods

Skill in conducting studies and gathering data.

Written Communication

Ability to prepare clear analytical reports.

Oral Communication

Skill in presenting findings to leadership.

Problem Solving

Ability to identify issues and recommend improvements.

Critical Thinking

Skill in evaluating information and drawing conclusions.

🔑Resume Keywords

Analyze management processes and organizational structuresConduct organizational studiesDevelop performance metrics and measuresEvaluate program effectiveness and efficiencyImplement process improvementsManagement and Program AnalystPrepare policy recommendations

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