Federal program analyst with seven years evaluating and monitoring grant programs at HHS. Oversees performance data for a $240M grant portfolio across 52 grantees and led the evaluation that reshaped funding criteria. Brings GPRA and Evidence Act reporting, program evaluation and clear findings for senior leadership.
Experience
Program Analyst (GS-13), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, HRSA (Rockville, MD)
Sep 2021 – Present
Monitor performance for a $240M maternal health grant portfolio covering 52 state and tribal grantees
Led an outcome evaluation that revised NOFO scoring criteria, increasing funding to high-need rural areas by 30%
Prepare GPRA performance measures and Congressional Justification narratives each fiscal year
Built a Tableau dashboard that cut quarterly grantee report review from 3 weeks to 1
Analyst, U.S. Government Accountability Office (Washington, DC)
Jun 2019 – Aug 2021
Contributed to 3 audit reports on federal health programs, including interviews with 20 agency officials
Analyzed claims and survey data in SAS to support report findings and recommendations
Graduate Research Intern, Urban Policy Research Center (Washington, DC)
Jun 2018 – Dec 2018
Cleaned survey data for a national study of community health center financing
Education
Master of Public Administration, American University, School of Public Affairs (Aug 2017 – May 2019)
Skills
Program management: grant monitoring, site visits, corrective action plans, 2 CFR 200
A strong Program Analyst resume shows the programs, policies and public services you delivered, the budgets and rules you worked within, and the measurable outcomes for residents. Put your most relevant recent role first and make every bullet show a result, not a duty.
Sections, in order
Summary
Experience
Education
Skills
Certifications
Length: One page for most candidates; move to two only if every line is relevant.
Summary: Write two or three lines: your role, your strongest skills, and one result that proves them.
Skills to feature
Policy analysis
Program evaluation
Budget development
Regulatory compliance
Stakeholder and community engagement
Grant administration
Data analysis (Excel, Tableau, ArcGIS)
Briefing and plain-language writing
Public procurement (FAR or state code)
Interagency coordination
Example bullet points
Cut average permit review time from 42 to 19 days by redesigning intake and adding online plan submission
Wrote the fiscal analysis for a $38M affordable housing bond approved by 61% of voters
Coordinated 14 agencies through a FEMA-funded hazard mitigation plan update adopted on schedule
Tips from recruiters
For federal roles on USAJOBS, list hours per week, GS grade and exact dates for each role, and mirror the specialized-experience wording in the announcement.
Name the laws, programs and funding streams you worked with (for example CDBG, FEMA BRIC, the FAR or the state open meetings act).
Quantify public impact in residents served, dollars managed or days saved rather than describing duties.
Recommended templates
Classic (ATS-friendly): Jake's-style LaTeX classic: small caps and hairline rules
Meridian (ATS-friendly): Modern serif with a hairline date rail on the right
Ivy (ATS-friendly): Harvard-style Times layout with centered headings
Program Analyst resume FAQ
What should a Program Analyst resume include?
A Program Analyst resume should show the programs, policies and public services you delivered, the budgets and rules you worked within, and the measurable outcomes for residents. Use these sections in this order: Summary, Experience, Education, Skills and Certifications. Put your most relevant recent role first and make every bullet show a result, not a duty.
What is the best resume template for a Program Analyst?
Classic, Meridian and Ivy work well for Program Analyst roles. They are single-column with standard headings, so applicant tracking systems (ATS) parse them reliably.
How long should a Program Analyst resume be?
One page for most candidates; move to two only if every line is relevant.
Which skills should a Program Analyst put on a resume?
Prioritize the skills named in the job posting. Common ones for Program Analyst roles are Policy analysis, Program evaluation, Budget development, Regulatory compliance, Stakeholder and community engagement and Grant administration.
How do I write strong Program Analyst resume bullet points?
Start with an action verb, say what you did, and end with a measurable result such as residents served, budget managed and processing time. For example: "Cut average permit review time from 42 to 19 days by redesigning intake and adding online plan submission."