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Become a part of our mission to maintain and strengthen the vitality of the US science and engineering enterprise. For over 60 years, the National Science Foundation (NSF) has remained the premier Federal agency supporting basic research at the frontiers of discovery across all fields, as well as science and engineering education at all levels.
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is a seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Science Analyst in its Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings (DRL), part of NSF’s Directorate for Education and Human Resources (EHR), in Alexandria, VA.
DRL invests in projects to improve the effectiveness of STEM learning for people of all ages. Its mission includes promoting innovative research, development, and evaluation of learning and teaching across all STEM disciplines by advancing cutting-edge knowledge and practices in both formal and informal learning settings. DRL also promotes the broadening and deepening of capacity and impact in the educational sciences by encouraging the participation of scientists, engineers, and educators from the range of disciplines represented at NSF. Therefore, DRL's role in the larger context of Federal support for education research and evaluation is to be a catalyst for change—advancing theory, method, measurement, development, and application in STEM education. The Division seeks to advance both early, promising innovations as well as larger-scale adoptions of proven educational innovations. In doing so, it challenges the field to create the ideas, resources, and human capacity to bring about the needed transformation of STEM education for the 21st century. For more information on DRL and its programs, please visit https://www.nsf.gov/ehr/drl/about.jsp.
11/22/2017 to 12/20/2017
$66,510 - $123,234 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
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Permanent - Permanent.
Full-time - Full-time.
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DRL-2018-0001
485095700
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Major duties for the Science Analyst include, but are not limited to the following:
• Using on-line databases, identify publications by EHR awardees. Notify program officers and division leadership when significant publications are found Write reports on these publications for DRL and EHR staff. Using this information write reports, summaries, presentations and other materials for distribution within NSF and for outside dissemination.
• Using NSF internal data, prepare analytic reports and other materials about the impact of research supported by DRL and EHR for internal use by the OAD, Division Director, Deputy DD or Program officers. Potential reports include, but are not limited to: analysis of broad research topics supported by the programs; overlap and synergy of research supported across the Directorate; identification of gaps in the research portfolios.
• Design periodic workshops for staff on the use of tools to address job duties such as data mining, finding reviewers, conducting literature reviews, and extracting information about the impact of EHR's investments. Provide workshops on the use of specific library resources and citation management tools.
• Provide research and reference assistance via e-mail, phone, and in person to all EHR staff using NSF resources (including, but not limited to, online databases such as Web of Science, Scopus, and ProQuest) as well as NSF's internal database systems.
• Provide research assistance to other NSF offices, including time-sensitive requests from the Office of Legislative and Public Affairs on issues related to the research supported by EHR and in particular DRL.
• Drawing on research skills, support the EHR and division goal of identifying and reporting on the impact of awards, write summaries, highlights and short reports for inclusion on NSF Web page and other media sites.
• Represent the Division and the Directorate on internal and external committees focused on the use of data and literature for programmatic review. Represent the Directorate's needs to the NSF library, recommending needed databases and publications.
• Drawing on research skills, support the merit review process by assisting program directors in finding reviewers through searches of internal and external databases.
• Assist the AD, DAD, Division Directors and Deputy Division Directors preparing for meetings including Committee of Visitors, Advisory Committees and the National Science Board by providing analysis of data particularly related to the impact of the research supported by EHR's programs.
You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation before you can be appointed into this position.
You must meet eligibility and qualification requirements before 11:59 PM Eastern time on the closing date of the job announcement. You must answer all job-related questions in the NSF eRecruit questionnaire.
All online applicants must provide a valid email address. If your email address is inaccurate or your mailbox is full or blocked, you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
If you do not have civil service status or reinstatement eligibility, you will not obtain civil service status if selected. If you are currently in the competitive civil service, you will be required to waive competitive civil service rights if selected.
Relocation expenses may be paid subject to funds availability.
For additional information on the NSF eRecruit system, please visit our NSF eRecruit Frequently Asked Questions.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated on the extent and quality of your experience, expertise, education, and research activities relevant to the duties of the position.
QUALITY RANKING FACTORS
1. Knowledge of library research methods, databases, and analytical tools.
2. Knowledge of scientific publication and research funding processes, including in the context of education and education research.
3. Ability to prepare written analytical reports that are clear, insightful, timely, and accurate.
4. Ability to provide one-on-one and group instruction on the use of library resources and analytical tools.
5. Ability to work independently as well as to work on teams with scientific and administrative colleagues.
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In order to be considered for federal appointments, Non-Citizens must affirm that they meet the Appropriations Law eligibility criteria by signing and attaching this Citizenship Affidavit to their application. Non-Citizens who do not provide the affidavit at the time of application will not be considered. Non-Citizens who are exempt from the Appropriations Law requirements due to their status as officers or employees of the U.S. government on December 16, 2009 must provide a statement with their application noting their exemption with documentation of proof of status as officers or employees of the U.S. government on that date.
You are strongly encouraged to submit a current performance appraisal and/or letter(s) of recommendation and a supplemental statement that describes how your background relates to the Quality Ranking Factors (QRFs) listed in the Qualifications and Evaluation Requirements section of this announcement. This information will be used in the evaluation process.
We also ask that you complete and submit the Applicant Survey. This will help NSF to ensure that our recruiting efforts are attracting a diverse candidate pool; it will be used for statistical purposes only.
You can fax or upload your letter of recommendation(s) or the individual(s) can email the letter of recommendation(s) to adsearch@nsf.gov; please ask him/her to put your name and the job announcement number in the subject line.
Transcripts are not required; however, please indicate the year that each degree was obtained on your application materials.
All faxing/uploading must be completed before 11:59 PM Eastern time on the vacancy closing date.If you are faxing your information, please use extreme care in dialing the fax number to assure we receive your information. You will receive an email confirmation of receipt of your faxed/uploaded document(s).
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Your application should be submitted online and must be completed and all required documents successfully faxed or uploaded before 11:59 PM Eastern time on the closing date. You must answer all of the job-related questions to ensure full consideration for this position. For more detailed information, please review our NSF eRecruit Frequently Asked Questions.
WARNING! Applications submitted online must have a valid email address. If your email address is inaccurate or your mailbox is full or blocked, you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
If you are unable to apply electronically, please use the Contact Information below for special instructions on how to submit your application materials. Hearing impaired individuals may call TDD (703) 292-8044 for assistance.
IMPORTANT NOTE: PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER OR DATE OF BIRTH ON YOUR APPLICATION DOCUMENTS.
Shortly after the announcement closes, you will be notified as to whether or not you meet the basic qualification requirements. If you do, you will receive further consideration and evaluation. If the position is in the bargaining unit, and your application is referred to the selecting official, you will be contacted for an interview. Interviews for positions not in the bargaining unit may be conducted at the discretion of the selecting official. All qualified applicants will receive final notification of the outcome of the job opportunity announcement.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/485095700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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