How to hire a program management analyst

How to hire a program management analyst, step by step

Here's a step-by-step program management analyst hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a program management analyst job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new program management analyst
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The program management analyst hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   Hiring the perfect program management analyst also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   Here's a comparison of program management analyst salaries for various roles:

   Type of Program Management Analyst	Description	Hourly rate
   Program Management Analyst	Management analysts, often called management consultants, propose ways to improve the efficiency of an organization. They advise managers on how to make organizations more profitable through reduced costs and increased revenues.	$26-54
   Analyst	Analysts are employees or individual contributors with a vast experience in a particular field that help the organization address challenges. They help the organization improve processes, policies, and other operations protocol by studying the current processes in place and determining the effectiveness of those processes... Show more	$25-47
   Staff Analyst	Staff Analysts are employees who oversee the activities related to the employees. They monitor the performance of the employees and assess whether particular employees suit the role they have... Show more	$34-65

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Program Management
   • Project Management
   • Program Operations
   • Management Practices
   • DOD
   • IRS
   • Employee Training
   • Administrative Operations
   • Veterans
   • Program Objectives
   • SharePoint
   • Rehabilitation
   • EEO
   • Treasury

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage sustaining projects in Planview and manage projects to portfolio for group.
   • Manage all subcontractor forecasts for monthly cost accruals and reversals journal entry processing.
   • Investigate and manage accounting reconciliations or discrepancies, including auditing and verifying daily transactions with cash balances for correlations and accuracy.
   • Design, consolidate and load budget shells in Hyperion.
   • Assist in the preparation of the annual budget using Hyperion software.
   • Monitor and report (on-going) on business status of portfolio of products/ services.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your program management analyst job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A program management analyst salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, program management analysts' average salary in florida is 46% less than in new york.
   • Seniority. Entry-level program management analysts earn 51% less than senior-level program management analysts.
   • Certifications. A program management analyst with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a program management analyst's salary.

   Average program management analyst salary

   $79,266yearly

   $38.11 hourly rate

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   Entry-level program management analyst salary

   $55,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 19, 2026

   Average program management analyst salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$104,821	$50
   2	New York	$103,695	$50
   3	District of Columbia	$103,612	$50
   4	Connecticut	$95,608	$46
   5	Washington	$92,407	$44
   6	Maryland	$84,858	$41
   7	Massachusetts	$84,040	$40
   8	Virginia	$81,253	$39
   9	Colorado	$81,056	$39
   10	Illinois	$78,697	$38
   11	Texas	$78,656	$38
   12	Michigan	$78,343	$38
   13	Wisconsin	$77,288	$37
   14	Alabama	$77,207	$37
   15	Arizona	$76,083	$37
   16	Pennsylvania	$75,223	$36
   17	Georgia	$74,357	$36
   18	Missouri	$73,162	$35
   19	North Carolina	$69,614	$33
   20	Ohio	$64,888	$31

   Average program management analyst salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	PayPal	$124,949	$60.07	18
   2	Applied Materials	$124,397	$59.81	39
   3	Google	$122,902	$59.09	194
   4	Asana	$118,459	$56.95	1
   5	eBay	$118,294	$56.87	20
   6	Infineon Technologies	$116,121	$55.83	2
   7	Microsoft	$116,020	$55.78	93
   8	Katerra	$112,678	$54.17
   9	Credit Suisse	$110,300	$53.03
   10	Amd	$108,431	$52.13	24
   11	BNY Mellon	$106,728	$51.31	38
   12	Citi	$106,681	$51.29	64
   13	Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group	$106,279	$51.10	1
   14	Dell	$104,267	$50.13	1
   15	Autodesk	$103,731	$49.87	19
   16	JPMorgan Chase & Co.	$101,169	$48.64	1,173
   17	UBS	$100,454	$48.30	11
   18	Federal Reserve Bank	$99,485	$47.83	4
   19	American Express	$99,012	$47.60	108
   20	American Century Investments	$98,254	$47.24	1

4. Writing a program management analyst job description

   A program management analyst job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a program management analyst job description:

   Program management analyst job description example

   ChESS is looking for a Program Management Analyst to work as part of a team supporting the Department of Transportation (DOT) Infrastructure Program. The ChESS team is tasked with providing expert, authoritative advice, and analysis on the development and implementation of organizational operating policies, practices, and methods in the areas of position organization, management analysis, personnel management, office services, and administrative operations.. Our team is the focal point for the review and coordination of the Department's transportation policies, priorities, and objectives around the economic impact of proposed legislation and program initiatives.
   
   ChESS offers employees the opportunity to join a team where there is a robust employee benefits program, management engagement, quality leadership, an atmosphere of teamwork, recognition for performance, and promotion opportunities. We actively strive to channel our highly engaged employee's knowledge, critical thinking, and determination to innovate scalable solutions for our clients.
   
   Responsibilities
   
   Analyzing potential or emerging management problems which will require decision by the Under Secretary or Assistant Secretaries or senior management. Formulating and recommending program plans to solve such problems with effective use of management approaches and fiscal or personnel resources. Supporting evaluation teams and conducting studies, analyses and surveys of organizational functions and issues. Advising senior management on potential solutions to organizational problems. Providing advice, guidance, and assistance on office procedures. Developing and overseeing implementation of organizational directives through a developed organizational program. Supporting the development of operating-level personnel management program for the office, and serving as liaison and consultant on personnel matters, including position development and staffing, performance plans and appraisals, personnel actions, awards, pay and benefit issues, personnel security, and employee relations. Assisting senior management in workforce planning.
   Qualifications
   
   Bachelor of Science Degree 5+ years applying progressively responsible and in-depth principles, concepts, and practices related to environmental impact on program activities Excellent written and verbal communication with a commitment to high-quality output Ability to report onsite to the clients Washington, DC location
   Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
   Mastery knowledge on a professional level of economic concepts, principles and practices, combined with a thorough knowledge of related engineering and scientific disciplines, in order to plan and coordinate projects. In-depth knowledge of project planning and project management principles and practices, to coordinate the development of project plans and proposals Thorough knowledge of economic practices and requirements to assess the feasibility of plans and proposals in meeting the needs of project planning. Close attention to detail and accuracy of your work.
   Teleworking Permitted?
   
   Yes
   Teleworking Details
   
   This will be a hybrid role, requiring contractors to report onsite to the clients Washington, DC location 5% of the time.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right program management analyst for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your program management analyst job on Zippia to find and recruit program management analyst candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with program management analyst candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new program management analyst

   Once you've selected the best program management analyst candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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