JOB SUMMARY: This position is in Region 5, Environmental Justice, Community Health and Environmental Review Division. About Region 5: Region 5 This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis. EPA offers work-from-home and work schedule flexibilities as described in the Benefits section. MAJOR DUTIES: At the entry level of this position, you will: Use standard program evaluation techniques to analyze information to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of program operations. Assist in the application of analytical approaches, methods, and techniques to perform segments of studies/projects to assist the organization in program planning, measurements, or evaluation. Assist higher grade Program Analysts to examine current or proposed policies, laws, regulations, or administrative procedures to develop data. Gather programmatic data to assist in developing recurring or special reports, preparing executive briefings and similar materials for use by management and higher graded analysts in carrying out and reporting on program accomplishments. When entering a Federal job at a grade level lower than the highest promotion potential level, you may be promoted to more complex duties and work more independently, as your career progresses. NOTE: Career ladder promotions are not automatic, and all eligibility and qualifications requirements must be met in order to progress to the next grade level. One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.