Supervisory Management and Program Analyst

Role overview

This position is for a Supervisory Management and Program Analyst within the Wage and Hour Division, based in Thitani location, Kitui County, Kenya. The role focuses on analyzing, coordinating, and improving regional Wage Hour programs while supporting operational leadership and ensuring alignment with national objectives.

Key duties

• Evaluate how well assigned Wage Hour programs are performing across the region and how effectively they support national program goals.
• Act as a reviewer and advisor to the Director of Operations on regional program evaluation and control matters, and provide related staff guidance and reporting.
• Support planning and management across budget, staffing, procurement, health and safety, and information technology.
• Supervise Back Wage Financial Systems staff and lead reviews of financial systems, budgeting, procurement, personnel processes, space usage, and IT to ensure district offices follow national and regional policy.
• Coordinate as needed with the Assistant Administrator for Operations at the national office on financial systems, procurement systems, and IT issues.
• Serve as the main contact and technical authority on labor-management relations and performance management for the region.
• Advise managers and help supervisors build and carry out Performance Improvement Plans in line with regulations and contractual duties.
• Help the Director of Operations identify and solve operational issues in district offices, including program, technical, and procedural concerns.
• Review systemic factors affecting program effectiveness and provide recommendations on fiscal operations, work organization, staffing, quality controls, space management, health and safety, and resource availability.
• Develop regional plans and programs, decide on methods and approaches, resolve conflicts, and coordinate with program officials and external stakeholders.

Conditions of employment

• Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.
• Minimum age requirement is 16 years.
• Security or investigation clearance must be obtained as required.
• A probationary period may apply if not already completed.
• This role is subject to submission of Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450).
• A supervisory probationary period may apply if it has not yet been satisfied.

Qualifications

Candidates need 52 weeks of specialized experience at the next lower grade level, GS-12, in Federal service. The experience must show the ability to apply analytical and evaluative techniques, conduct and document studies and reports, plan and run projects that improve operations, and prepare briefing materials for managers that help secure understanding and support for recommendations.

Education

No educational substitute is available for the required specialized experience at this grade level.

Additional information

The Department of Labor aims to protect workers and job seekers, improve working conditions, expand quality job opportunities, and safeguard work-related rights and benefits. All personnel must complete a background investigation before entering duty if access to DOL facilities, systems, information, or classified materials is required.

Supervisors are expected to meet heightened ethics responsibilities, support staff awareness of conduct rules, work with ethics officials on conflicts of interest, and assist with identifying positions that require financial disclosure. If selected, the employee must file an annual Confidential Financial Disclosure Report if applicable. The position may be eligible for telework depending on management determination and DOL policy. Additional positions may be filled from this vacancy based on agency needs.

The department may use hiring incentives and flexibilities to attract highly qualified candidates. Federal Fair Chance Act rules limit when criminal history information can be requested. Some positions are exempt from that law, such as law enforcement or national security roles. All Department of Labor employees are subject to the Drug-Free Workplace Program.

Candidates are expected to support an efficient federal government, uphold the rule of law, and respect the United States Constitution. Employees may receive a federal benefits package, with specific benefits depending on appointment type and work arrangement.