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Supervisory Policy and Program Analyst

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Job ID

33816

Location

64 New York Ave. N.E.

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Date Opened

10/28/2026

Date Closed

11/07/2026

Minimum Rate

$114,441.00

Maximum Rate

$160,216.00

Target Openings

1

Available Openings

1

Area of Consideration

Open to Public

Agency

Department of Human Services

Grade

14

Bargaining Unit

CH11

Type of Appointment

MSS - Reg Appt

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Job Summary

This position is located within the Department of Human Services (DHS), Family Service Administration (FSA).

The Supervisory Policy and Program Analyst is responsible for performing work, which requires incumbent to review unresolved issues, synthesize and simplify complicated information, define, describe, and compare policy alternatives, summarize study results, and present findings to the FSA Chief of Staff (COS) or Deputy Administrator to aid in examining complex policy and program development proposals to support the goals and objectives of the Administration.

About DHS

The mission of the District of Columbia Department of Human Services (DHS) is to provide meaningful and equitable services, supports, and access to resources for District residents to realize their goals. Our approach to preventing homelessness and supporting individuals and/or families experiencing homelessness is focused both on systems-level reforms and on the quality of the programs and supports within that system. These efforts include creating economic opportunity, making our neighborhoods safer, and providing more effective and efficient government services.

Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent serves as the first line supervisor for all matters of social service policy and develops a wide range of policy interpretations and documents to aid in making changes to existing programs and developing new programs. Performs a variety of recurring special assignments and identifies and defines issues for exploration. Identifies pertinent sources of information and applies expertise to generate and coordinate data analyses used for program operations, training curricula, and program development by having a comprehensive understanding of program rules and requirements.

Defines and describes issues, to develop program options and advises the Chief of Staff/Deputy Administrator on potential impacts and alternatives. Identifies operational and policy problems taking into consideration the complicated and interconnected nature of programs and policies. Defines problems in a manner that analyzes short and long-term implications and proposes policy-based solutions. Serves as lead participant and oversees and guides the work of group/committees convened by the Deputy Administrator for the purpose of improved program implementation, policy interpretation, and program development. members.

Qualifications and Education

Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the line of progression.

Licenses and Certifications

None

Working Conditions/Environment

The work is performed in a typical office setting.

Other Significant Factors

Tour of Duty: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Pay, Plan, Series & Grade: MS-0301-14

Promotion Potential: None

Collective Bargaining Unit: This position is not covered under a collective bargaining agreement.

Duration of Appointment: Management Supervisory Service (MSS) - At-Will

MSS At-Will Statement: Positions in the Management Supervisory Service (MSS) serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and may be terminated at any time with or without cause.

Emergency Designation: This position has been designated as Emergency. Employees occupying positions designated as Emergency are required to:

• Provide advice, recommendations, and/or specific functional support necessary for the continuity of operations during a declared emergency.
• Remain at their duty station, or alternate work location (approved by their supervisor), if activated, when a situation or condition occurs and results in early dismissal for nonessential/non-emergency employees.
• Report to their duty station, when activated, on time and as scheduled when a situation or condition occurs during non-work hours, and results in the late arrival or closing of District government offices for non-essential/non-emergency employees.
• Telework during a declared emergency, instead of remaining or reporting to his or her duty station, if directed by the agency head (or designee), supervisor or manager.
• Carry or wear their official District government ID card during the period of the declared emergency, if not teleworking.

Position Designation: This position has been deemed Security Sensitive under the guideline of the DC Personnel Manual. Incumbents of this position are subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC personnel regulations. Accordingly, incumbents must successfully pass a criminal background and consumer credit check as a condition of employment and will be subject to periodic criminal background checks for the duration of their tenure.

Residency Preference: When claiming residency preference, you are required and must agree in writing to maintain bona fide District residency for a period of seven (7) consecutive years from the effective date of employment. You will be required to present documents (proofs) to show District residency and failure to maintain bona fide Districts residency for the seven-year (7 year) period will result in forfeiture of employment.at

Residency Requirement: If the position you are applying for is in the Career, Management Supervisory, or Educational Service at an annual salary of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) or more, you must establish residency in the District of Columbia within one hundred eighty (180) days of the effective date of the appointment and continue to maintain residency within the District of Columbia throughout the duration of the appointment.

EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government does not discriminate or retaliate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, family responsibilities, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, homeless status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, participation in a legally protected activity, parental status, matriculation, personal appearance, credit information, status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, sexual offense, or stalking, military service, or other non-merit factor.

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