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Program Analyst – Direct Hire

Federal Transit Administration · Department of Transportation

This job in plain English

This is a full-time Program Analyst job with the Federal Transit Administration in Washington, DC, in the Office of Transit Programs. It has 2 vacancies, pays GS-11 to GS-13, and is open continuously to U.S. citizens or nationals. It is a direct hire, so the usual ranking rules do not apply, and the agency warns that not all applicants may be considered due to high volume.

Telework eligible2 vacancies

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Displaced federal employeesFederal employees who lost or are losing their job through a reduction in force (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL).
  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.

The job is open to the public, but you must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national. Career transition candidates (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) and eligible displaced federal employees also may apply and get priority.

What you would do

  • Serve as an expert on transit program development and implementation
  • Lead program guidance for FTA staff and grantees
  • Track congressional project funding and report unused balances to Congress
  • Research and draft program guidance, notices, and circulars
  • Present FTA program information to officials, stakeholders, and congressional staff

Do you qualify for GS-11 to GS-13?

With experience: For GS-11, you need at least 1 year of experience equal to GS-09 work, such as knowledge of 49 U.S.C. Chapter 53 transit law and evaluating program data. For GS-12, you need at least 1 year of experience equal to GS-11 work, and for GS-13, at least 1 year equal to GS-12 work, such as providing technical help on grant programs.

With education: You can qualify at GS-11 with 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or with a mix of graduate education and experience. Education cannot replace experience at this grade.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume, two pages maximum, showing dates, hours per week, and position series and grade
  • Narrative answers to the assessment questions, each tied to your resume
  • College transcripts if you qualify through graduate education
  • For CTAP or ICTAP: most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility letter, and most recent SF-50

How you will be rated: Your application is first checked for basic qualifications, then your knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) are assessed. Narrative answers must be supported by your resume, and claimed experience that is not supported may be disallowed, which can make you ineligible.

Tips for this job:

  • Start each narrative answer with the exact position title, organization, dates (MM/YYYY), hours per week, and series/grade from your resume
  • Make sure every date and timeframe in your answers appears on your two-page resume
  • Confirm all required documents are attached in USAJOBS before final submission, since uploads do not guarantee inclusion

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Occasional travel may be required.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizen or U.S. national
  • 1-year probationary period
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Background investigation with favorable result
  • Government travel card for official business only
  • Must meet all qualifications by the closing date

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$85,447 – $158,322 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-11 to GS-13 · General Schedule
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
2
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Management And Program Analysis (0343)
Announcement
FTA.TPM-2026-0010

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