Analyzes and advises management on the evaluation of the effectiveness of government programs and operations or the productivity and efficiency of the management of Federal agencies or both. Requires knowledge of: substantive nature of agency programs and activities; agency missions, policies, and objectives; management principles and processes; and analytical and evaluative methods and techniques for assessing program development or execution and improving organizational effectiveness and efficiency. Some positions also require an understanding of basic budgetary and financial management principles and techniques as they relate to long-range planning of programs and objectives. Work requires skill in: application of fact-finding and investigative techniques; oral and written communications; and development of presentations and reports.