Supervisory Management & Program Analyst
Department of Agriculture
Summary
This position will serve as a Branch Chief who oversees staff at multiple grade levels.
Duties
- Serves as the Customer Advocacy Branch Chief in the Servicing and Asset Management Office.
- Provides active leadership in Equal Employment Opportunity program administration.
- Directly, and indirectly through Section Supervisors, supervises a staff of administrative and, in some cases, technical employees, responsible for providing assistance to SAMO customers.
- Defines objectives and general operating procedures; exercises related personnel management functions, which include the development and assignment of goals, objectives and policies for subordinate supervisors and organizations.
- Initiates and participates in special projects related to multiple RD programs.
- Researches issues, gathers and analyzes data, and provides reports as necessary.
- Reviews basic legislative requirements and provides comments to draft legislation.
- Identifies, reviews, and evaluates program inadequacies.
- Research escalated accounts originated from national, state, field offices, congressional offices, third parties, Office of General Counsel, U.S.
- Attorneys, Credit Reporting Authorities, borrowers, regional and state banks, housing agencies, etc.
Education
There are no educational requirements.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated based on your qualifications for this position as evidenced by the experience, education, and training you described in your application package, as well as the responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine the degree to which you possess the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies listed below: Management Analysis Analytical and Evaluative Oral Communication Written Communication Supervision Your application, including the online Assessment Questionnaire, will be reviewed to determine if you meet (a) minimum qualification requirements and (b) the resume supports the answers provided to the job-specific questions. Your resume must clearly support your responses to all the questions addressing experience and education relevant to this position. Applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are determined to be among the best qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. Noncompetitive candidates and applicants under some special hiring authorities need only meet minimum qualifications to be referred.
Note: If after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may be found ineligible. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Providing inaccurate information on Federal documents could be grounds for non-selection or disciplinary action up to including removal from the Federal service.
Clicking the link below will present a preview of the application form; i.e. the online questionnaire. The application form link below will only provide a preview and does not initiate the application process. To initiate the online application process, click the “Apply” button to the right. To view the application form, visit: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12988096
Required Documents
- The following documents are required for your applicant package to be complete.
- Encrypted documents will not be accepted.
- Failure to submit required, legible documents may result in loss of consideration.
- Resume that includes: Personal Information: name, address, contact information; Education; Work Experience related to this position as described in the major duties including work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment; title, series, grade (if applicable); other qualifications.
- Resume cannot exceed 2 pages.
- Current Federal employees: Most recent non-award Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) showing you are/were in the competitive service, highest grade held (or promotion potential) on a permanent basis, position title, series and grade AND Most recent performance appraisal (dated within 18 months) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable.
- A performance plan is not an acceptable substitute.
- Surplus or displaced employees eligible for CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP priority must provide: proof of eligibility (RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for declining a transfer of function or directed reassignment to another commuting area, notice of disability annuity termination), SF-50 documenting separation (as applicable), current performance appraisal with rating of at least "Fully Successful" or equivalent, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with your application per 5 CFR 330.
About this role
The Supervisory Management & Program Analyst position with the Department of Agriculture is based in Saint Louis, Missouri. This position will serve as a Branch Chief who oversees staff at multiple grade levels. The role pays $128,967 to $167,663 per year.
Day to day, the role serves as the Customer Advocacy Branch Chief in the Servicing and Asset Management Office. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.
Who should apply
Review the announcement's Qualifications section closely, since it defines exactly what federal administrative work experience this Supervisory Management & Program Analyst position requires. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this Supervisory Management & Program Analyst position with the Department of Agriculture in Saint Louis, Missouri, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.
How competitive it is
At $128,967 to $167,663 per year, this is a mid-to-senior role where a precisely tailored application matters most. Because it is a supervisory or senior position, expect experienced candidates and a strong emphasis on a documented leadership and performance record. Based in Saint Louis, Missouri, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings. The announcement closes on June 25, 2026, and federal postings can close early once enough applications arrive, so applying promptly is wise.
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