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Program Analyst Job Description: Top Duties and Qualifications

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Last updated March 4, 2025

A Program Analyst, or Program Evaluator, reviews a company’s computer systems to ensure they operate properly and efficiently. Their main duties include determining requirements for each system, making recommendations to optimize programs accordingly and identifying and resolving system issues.

Program Analyst duties and responsibilities

Text reads: "A day in the life of a program analyst: Identifying system trends & opportunities for improvement, Creating & implementing data management collection techniques, Making recommendations to optimize programs, Creating budgetary controls & financial management processes"

A Program Analyst assesses an organization’s programs and policies and provides recommendations for how to improve them. The duties and responsibilities of a Program Analyst include: 

  • Creating and implementing data management collection techniques
  • Analyzing data to determine better ways to implement corporate guidelines while maintaining profit margins
  • Identifying program needs based on data collected and analyzed
  • Participating in strategic planning meetings
  • Ensuring that all changes in programs and outcomes are well documented
  • Performing data validation and implementing quality control measures to ensure the continued success of programs
  • Assisting with grants and event coordination
  • Creating budgetary controls and financial management processes

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Example 1

Resource Analyst

Associate Governmental Program Analyst



Job Control: JC-435279

Classification: Associate Governmental Program Analyst

Annual Salary: $68,208.00 – $85,368.00

Apply by: 6/20/2024

All applications must be submitted through the link below:

[website]



"At Caltrans, we foster a supportive environment that encourages open communication and mutual respect, empowering you to bring your best ideas forward. Our commitment to work-life balance ensures you have time to recharge and pursue personal passions, while our dedication to job security guarantees a stable and fulfilling career."



About the Position:

Will Consider Staff Services Analyst*.*

Under the general direction of the Staff Services Manager I (Budget Resource Manager), the Associate Governmental Program Analyst (Traffic Safety & Operations Resource Analyst) performs the more responsible, varied, and complex technical analytical duties such as independently monitoring and managing the personal services dollars and operating expense for the Traffic Safety & Operations (TSO) Division. The incumbent also provides a wide variety of complex analytical services, including tracking and managing the TSO Division's resources. This role is held accountable for prompt and accurate work while providing a broad range of consultative services to management, employees, and others focused specifically on effectively utilizing State resources.



*See more details on the Duty Statement located on the job posting.



For questions please contact:

April Roque
(619) 929-4819
[website]

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $68,208.00 - $85,368.00 per year

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
  • Work from home
    Experience level:
  • 1 year
  • 2 years
  • 3 years
  • No experience needed
  • Under 1 year
    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

    People with a criminal record are encouraged to Location: In person

    • Example 2

    Eagle Health seeks an MPS Team Management and Program Analyst to support USAID's Performance Division in the Bureau for Management. The role involves providing technical expertise, leadership, and business analysis for improving USAID's operations in response to COVID-19. The primary focus is on planning, analysis, strengthening, and improvement of operational performance, including conducting management assessments, analyses, field services, and technical support.

    Core Duties:

  • Support M/MPBP leadership on operational matters relating to leadership s COVID-19 response activities, liaising across M Bureau and the Agency
  • Support and co-lead management operations assessments, particularly developing and implementing on schedule project plans applying quantitative and qualitative analytical and evaluative methods to identify trends and issues
  • With guidance of senior analysts, conduct special studies or research projects related to specific operational goals and issues
  • Change management messaging to promote improvements to operations, including producing and presenting information and findings in a variety of formats (e.g., dashboards, external reports, papers, studies, briefings, and other media)
  • Coordinate meetings, manage document clearances, maintain project files, capture meeting minutes
  • The Management and Program Analyst will provide support to M/MPBP/PERF, reporting to and taking day-to-day technical direction from the day-to-day POC listed above and respective leadership staff

    #HP

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: $85,000.00 - $97,000.00 per year

    Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
    Experience level:
  • 5 years
    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday



    Education:
  • Master's (Preferred)

    Experience:
  • Program Analysis: 5 years (Preferred)
  • Business Analysis: 5 years (Preferred)
  • Project management: 5 years (Preferred)
  • Quantitative analysis: 3 years (Preferred)
  • Project implementation: 1 year Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20004

    • Example 3

    Established in 2004, Culmen International is committed to enhancing international security, strengthening homeland defense, optimizing government operations and providing humanitarian assistance around the world. We provide technical and management expertise, develop innovative technology solutions, and deliver youth care services, logistics, training and language services worldwide. With experience in over 126 countries, Culmen supports our clients to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments.


    Culmen International is hiring a Sr. Program Analyst Emergency Management to provide system engineering and technical assistance services for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate and their Advanced Computing Branch (ACB). DHS is committed to using cutting-edge science and technology to make the United States more secure. The DHS S&T Directorate organizes and supports the scientific, engineering, and technological resources and applies these resources to produce and deploy technological tools and knowledge products to help protect the United States. ACB enables DHS s mission by researching key technology areas that include Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Quantum Computing, and Modeling and Simulation.


    The
  • Program Analyst *supports the government program managers in their execution of programs within the RDT&E process which includes: assist with defining requirements; provide inputs to program scope, support scheduling and budgeting activities based on an understanding of the program lifecycle; assist in maintaining changes to project baselines; monitor deliverables; assess documents, plans and applications; conduct quality reviews of projects and tasks; support the preparation of presentations and other materials to support program functions; lead and support activities to identify program risks and assist in the development of mitigation plans; drafts correspondence, reports, white papers, minutes, spreadsheets, communications products, briefs, and other documentation; maintain and track action items and participates in meetings; support the development of procurement request; and assist in drafting various documents supporting a procurement. Primary work location is telework, but there is a possibility that government funded travel to DC may be required to support program functions.


    Roles and responsibilities included but not limited to:

  • Monitoring, updating, and reporting tasks in a Task Tracker system.
  • Assist with the development and management of technology transition plan documents.
  • Support integrated program control activities to ensure program and project management status information is effectively and efficiently portrayed in a timely manner through program reviews, performance metrics, program compliance, government collaborator meetings, project presentations, and project status updates.
  • Support the government program leads including developing proposed responses for tasks, coordinating the draft responses with subject matter experts.
  • Support the government with the planning and development of senior level presentations and briefings.
  • Support the government in monitoring and ensuring all, schedule and technical performance measures.
  • Support the logistics for government meetings to include: preparing meeting presentations, organizing an agenda, coordinating with a variety of parties; and taking meeting minutes.
  • Participate in government solution development meetings and compile government feedback.

    Basic Requirements:

  • Bachelor s and 10 years of experience; or Master's and 5 years of experience.
  • U.S. Citizen
  • Current Secret U.S. government security clearance
  • DHS Suitability or ability to obtain DHS Suitability (will be required to start work)
  • Emergency Management (such as FEMA)

    Top Tier Benefits Package:

  • Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision coverage with 100% of the premiums paid by the company for all employees and their eligible dependents
  • 401k Vested immediately and 4% match
  • Life insurance and disability paid by the company
  • AFLAC Available
  • Tuition Assistance
  • 12 Paid Holidays

    At Culmen International we are committed to creating, promoting, and sustaining a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our commitment to these values is unwavering across all our work around the world. We include and celebrate employees of diverse races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, ethnicities, nationalities, socioeconomic statuses, languages, (dis)abilities, ages, and religious commitments. These differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our employees and clients. Culmen is an equal opportunity employer.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift



    Security clearance:
  • Secret Location: In person

    • Example 4

    Hi,

    Please find the below Job Description. If interested, please share your updated resume along with below details.

    Job Title: SSIS Programmer Analyst

    San Ramon, CA (Remote)

    Duration: Long Term

    Responsibilities:

    Healthcare Exp and EPIC Clarity Certification is Mandatory, please don t make submission if the candidate didn t meet this expectation.

    Required:

  • 4+ years of experience in data warehouse maintenance and development, including advanced capabilities using SSMS, T-SQL, and SSIS. Able to analyze and create detailed SQL code, and to use MS tools available to ensure solid query performance.
  • Comfortable with extremely complex development projects. Able to implement in and/or infer from code bases complicated business rules with multiple layers of processing and multiple output formats. Solid knowledge of star schema output and dimensional modelling, fact table loading, data staging, backout and deduping processes. Experience with multiple file formats and use of SSIS to accommodate imports of those source types.
  • Experience within a Healthcare setting.

    Desired:

  • Strong skills in run support for multiple large and complex datasets, primarily focused on Clinical data, including Pharmacy claims and Lab tests/results. Ability to support entire DW job structure regardless of subject matter expertise, monitor jobs, and to trouble shoot job errors or warnings when needed.
  • Experience with Epic Caboodle/Clarity, especially the ability to reengineer processes/interfaces to pull directly from these applications, is highly desirable.
  • Experience with cloud platforms, such as Snowflake/Matillion, especially the ability to map existing code sets to new platforms and re-engineer processes to maximize benefit of the new technologies, is highly desirable.
  • Experience with data virtualization platforms, such as Denodo, is also desirable.

    Thanks & Regards,

    Sekhar

    Job Type: Contract

    Salary: $70.00 - $75.00 per hour



    Experience:
  • SSIS: 8 years (Required)
  • Healthcare: 5 years (Required)
  • Epic: 6 years (Required)

    License/Certification:
  • Epic Certification (Required)


    Work Remote

    • Example 5

    Parker Tide is a veteran-owned, small business in DC. We serve as a value-added partner to the government. We are seeking an EEO Program Analyst to work with one of our DC clients.
    Education and Experience: Bachelor s Degree with 10 years experience

    Period / Place of Performance
    Runs through 09.30.2022 with a very likely option year.

    Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with a half-hour lunch break.

    Telework is available with COR approval (onsite about twice per month)

    Overtime may be required under this contract.

    Salary: Depends on Experience
    Required Knowledge and Skills (EEO Title VII Internal Program Analyst)
  • Gather, evaluate, and interpret information and data to arrive at valid conclusions and offer meaningful recommendations.
  • Communicate effectively, negotiate complex issues, and maintain good working relations.
  • Knowledge of 29 CFR 1614, CFR Title 5, EEO, and MD-715 Model Workplace guidance.
  • Proficiency or minimum knowledge of MS Teams, Zoom, Ring Central, Microsoft Suite and Adobe Acrobat.


    Duties
  • Provide support to ADR programs, EEO support training, and Special Emphasis Programs.
  • Schedule meetings, work on different virtual platforms, filing, typing, copying, and scanning.
  • Identify the need for planning, organizing/filing, tracking/recording data and conducting analytical studies based on examination of the program needs.
  • Represent program at meetings as member of working groups to complete program tasks.
  • Prepare reports, presentations, report analysis, and summaries for the Lead and other staff.
  • Manage pre-complaint EEO /ADR programs that comply with MD-110 and EEOC guidance.
  • Assign EEO counselors within 5 calendar days of initial contact 90 percent of time.
  • Pre-complaints are monitored so that Counselor complies with all pre-complaint procedures.
  • Review Counselor report to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Provide Counselor with assistance and performance feedback.
  • Set up ADR within 2-weeks of approval of ADR from the Civil Rights Director.
  • Conduct ADR/mediation intake sessions with management /staff.
  • Complete reports/requests: EEO Investigator ROI, EEOC Form 462, FEORP, Plan for Minority Serving Institutions, Annual Performance, MD-715, EO 12250, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, No Fear Act, and Office of Civil Rights Scorecard.
  • Draft policies, letters, memoranda, settlement agreements etc. to accomplish mission.
  • Conduct and/or participate special emphasis programs and outreach assignments for the FEORP plan and/or Special Emphasis Program (SEP) Eos.
  • Implement SEP and/or Strategic Plan outreach activities.
  • Conduct annual EEO trainings on EEO/employee orientation for managers or staff.
  • Provide trend information to the Civil Rights Director for potential training modules.
  • Promotes a Model EEO Program that is free of hostile, offensive, or abusive behaviors.


    If you, or someone you know is interested in this opportunity, please reply with a resume. Referrals are always welcome.

    EEO: Parker Tide Corp. prohibits discrimination with respect to the hiring or promotion of individuals, conditions of employment, disciplinary and discharge practices, or any other aspect of employment on the basis of sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, or veteran status.

    Job Types: Full-time, Contract

    Pay: $90,000.00 - $99,000.00 per year

    Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance
    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday



    Experience:
  • Federal EEO: 4 years Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20006

    • Example 6

    Senior Program Analyst

    Location: Washington, DC (MD, VA, DC ONLY)

    Contract to Hire

    US Citizenship or documented proof of eligibility to work in the US is required. Applicants selected will be subject to a Government investigation and must meet eligibility requirements to obtain Government clearance.

    Skills Required:

  • Experience using the FAA's AMS to support TSS system enhancements and tech refresh.
  • 15+ years supporting the FAA for JRC decisions (IARD, IID, FID).
  • Solid understanding of FAA systems.
  • Experience with AMS in the investment decision process.
  • Demonstrated expertise with new and legacy systems, technical alternative analyses, acquisition management of information systems and information management tools.
  • Experience working on and managing large and complex projects.
  • Ability to communicate with various organizations within the FAA including AJI, AJW and ANG.

    Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical expertise to the TSS Program Office technical team, specifically in the following areas supporting the investment decision process.
  • Provide technical SME expertise to the TSS Program Office Engineering Team.
  • Review engineering documents, requirements and specifications related to enhancements to the TSS.
  • Provide analysis and prepare briefing input as requested for TSS.

    Job Types: Full-time, Contract

    Pay: $55.00 - $60.00 per hour

    Experience level:
  • 11+ years
    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday



    Experience:
  • Program analyst: 10 years (Preferred)
  • FAA: 10 years Location: One location

    • Example 7

    Nakupuna Solutions is looking for a Program Analyst to join our team of talented consultants providing professional services (to include accounting, budgeting, cost analysis, systems analysis, manpower analysis, fiscal policy, program analysis, administrative support, audit readiness, and training) to the Army Communications-Electronics Command (CECOM) G8. The mission of the CECOM G8 is to provide optimal and responsive Resource Management solutions that support the integration and sustainment of C5ISR readiness for the Army. Our Communications Specialist will work closely with leadership to author, edit, and review internal and external correspondence for the CECOM G8 Directorate.
    Responsibilities

    The following reflects management's definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
  • Author, analyze, and examine memorandums, presentations, talking points, and correspondence originating from the CECOM G8 Directorate.
  • Validate official correspondence's compliance with U.S. Army writing standards for accuracy and clarity.
  • Review, edit, and standardize internal content, such as handbooks, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and position requirement documents (PRDs).
  • Capture meeting minutes and prepare executive summaries.
  • Receive and process operations orders (OPORDs) and prepare subsequent plans.
  • Produce, update, and distribute tutorials and training material.
  • Develop, manage and organize communication activates including writing internal organizational updates, directives and policy initiatives.
  • Craft talking points, slides and other communication for the Office of the Director
  • Collaborate and consult Government Leadership regarding strategic communication.
  • Track and help drive completion of key deliverables, including responses to Army Materiel Command (AMC) and/or CECOM official taskers, and follow up on outstanding items.
  • Act as point of contact for various projects, collect pertinent information, work with government leads, craft final product.
  • Facilitate meetings between contractor work and government personnel within technical writer portfolio.
  • Lead and direct technical and administrative project team.
  • Facilitate sessions to effectively resolve issues if any.
  • Execute and monitor project activities.
  • Participate in project performance review meetings and discussions.
    Qualifications

    Skills/ Qualifications:
  • Experience with Army Communication Doctrine and Regulations desired, such as ADP 6-0 and DA PAM 25-50.
  • Intermediate skills in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.
  • Strong written communication skills is required.

    Education and Experience:
  • B.A./B.S. Degree is desired
  • 3-5 years of Written Communications experience

    Clearance Requirement: This position requires an active Secret security clearance. Must be a U.S. citizen.

    The Nakupuna Companies are employers of equal opportunity that are committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, ancestry, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability or veteran status. The Nakupuna Companies are committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will make reasonable accommodations for disability and sincerely held religious beliefs if they can allow the individual to perform the essential functions of the job.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: $85,000.00 - $96,000.00 per year

    Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance
    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift

    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

    Experience:
  • Technical writing: 3 years (Required)

    Security clearance:
  • Secret Location: One location

    • Example 8

    Applications for this position are only accepted through [website] Search job control - 311359 to locate the job posting for this position and apply today! The final filing date is 6/28/2022.

    Do you enjoy a collaborative and challenging work environment? Are you interested in helping California improve water quality? If you are a highly motivated person seeking a challenging work environment, the opportunity for growth, and an opportunity where you can help make a positive difference in people's lives, then this is the position for you!

    The State Water Resources Control Board's, Division of Financial Assistance, is seeking a motivated Associate Governmental Program Analyst dedicated to being a part of a high performing team where staff, customers, and business partners are respected and valued. The position is located at 1001 I Street, 17th Floor, Sacramento, right in the heart of downtown next to light rail stations, other public transportation, restaurants and more.

    Duties: Under the direction of the Staff Services Manager I, the Associate Governmental Program Analyst will be responsible for administratively managing water quality improvement and drinking water access grants which include, but are not limited to: analyzing, processing, and tracking invoices and expenditures; analyzing, developing, and amending funding agreements; developing, enhancing, and maintaining procedures; performing internal audits of project files; interpreting guidelines, regulations and policies to make eligibility decisions and provide guidance to external customers; and collaborating and effectively communicating with external customers, staff, management and legal counsel.

    Please see the official job posting on [website] for application instructions. Job Control #311359

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: $5,383.00 - $6,942.00 per month

    Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

    COVID-19 considerations:
    CalHR is implementing COVID-19 testing of all state employees working on site (including field sites) if they are unvaccinated, vaccinated but choose not to provide documentation, or choosing not to disclose their vaccination Location: One location

    • Example 9

    Job Overview:

    We are hiring for a jr/mid level Program Analyst to join our team in Stafford, VA. The qualified candidate will provide customer support on examining and improving current programs.

    Duties/Responsibilities:
  • Provides analytical support in any of the following disciplines: engineering, science, business, financial, cost, or program management.
  • Typical duties performed may include; analysis, design, development, testing, integration, logistics, program management, cost, financial, or management analysis, or maintenance of systems, processes, programs, offices or products.
  • Develops and/or reviews acquisition documentation, program reports, papers, drawings, specifications, procedures.
  • Conduct analysis of alternatives and provide recommendations of COAs and acquisition strategies.
  • Analyze events, activities, and schedule data in order to provide evaluations on timely execution of hardware deliveries, program milestones, and execution objectives.

    Education and Experience:
  • Education: BS degree in business or related field.
  • 3 - 5 years of related progressive professional work experience in program analytics.
  • Must be proficient in MS suite; specifically PowerPoint.
  • FMS experience a must.
    Company EEO Statement: Sedulous Consulting Services is an equal opportunity employer and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (Vevraa) federal contractor. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other category protected by law. Sedulous hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: $74,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

    Benefits:
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance
    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Stafford, VA 22554: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

    Experience:
  • FMS support: 3 years (Required)
  • program analyst: 3 years Location: One location
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    What does a Program Analyst do?

    Program Analysts are information technology professionals who evaluate, optimize and improve organizations’ computer systems. They’ll conduct extensive research to gain more information and data regarding various computer programs and will use this research to identify system trends and prepare reports. Program Analysts will review these programs to locate their system requirements and will make optimization suggestions according to their findings.

    They’ll collaborate closely with Program Managers to develop budgets and schedules for the system optimization process. Program Analysts will also provide advice to Program Managers as they test, plan and implement these new systems. Once they’re installed, the Program Analyst will evaluate the their effectiveness and will prepare presentations on the results.

    Program Analyst skills and qualifications

    Program Analysts use strong problem-solving and analytical skills to help organizations improve their programs. A successful Program Analyst should have the following skills and qualifications:

    • Firm understanding of industry best practices
    • Strong spreadsheet and presentation skills
    • Unrestricted work authorization
    • Strong analytical and organizational skills
    • Ability to calculate statistics like mathematical averages and percentages
    • Ability to work independently and with a team
    • Ability to adapt to changing technology
    • Effective communication skills

    Program Analyst salary expectations

    A Program Analyst makes an average of $93,649 per year. Exact salary may depend on the candidate’s level of experience, education and geographic location.

    Program Analyst salary expectations

    2025-09-0126000.0089853.95190000.00YEARLY
    • Common salary: 89853.95 YEARLY
    • Typical salaries range from 26000.00 - 190000.00 YEARLY
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    *Indeed data – 2025-09-01

    Program Analyst education and training requirements

    The training and educational requirements of a Program Analyst may vary. Most Program Analyists hold at least a bachelor’s degree in a related field, though some may be self-educated. Knowing what your organization requires will help in finding the right candidate, but some of the common requirements may include a bachelor’s degree in computer science, business or similar field, Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) certification, Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-BA) certification, Capacity Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) certification, training in technical writing or experience in basic statistics, accounting or a similar field.

    Program Analyst experience requirements

    Program Analysts may come from a variety of backgrounds including private industry and government service. Some may have experience in similar fields. Program Analysts should have some experience managing large amounts of data and understand how to process that data for practical applications. Some of the experience requirements may include more than 3 years of experience with project management or program analysis.

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