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NSF has the advantages of a small agency environment that fosters collaboration, creativity and opportunities to contribute to major agency-wide projects. Consistently ranked by its employees as one of the top federal agencies in managing its workforce, NSF maintains a creative, flexible, and collegial atmosphere and is respected in both the federal and scientific arenas for its work in promoting science, technology, education and management best practices. Join our team at one of the best places to work in the federal government and use your knowledge and imagination to keep NSF at the frontier of discovery! More about NSF.
This position is located in the Directorate of Biological Sciences, Division of Integrative Organismal Systems (IOS) which supports fundamental research aimed at understanding organisms as units of biological organization, encouraging the use of integrative, interdisciplinary approaches to solving complex problems in organismal biology.
02/07/2018 to 02/21/2018
$68,036 - $106,012 per year
GS 11 - 12
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-time
12
No
IOS-2018-0009
490689900
The Program Analyst is part of a program support team working collaboratively to perform tasks in support of one or more Program Officers, clusters or divisions. The incumbent may serve as the key person and is responsible for coordinating and carrying out the proposal ad award processing for assigned programs.
Program Analysis and Reporting
Analytical lead for the program support team, answering questions about how to access critical program data and analytical information.
Gathers raw data from multiple sources; analyzes and presents findings to management for program analysis and business process improvement.
Prepares analytical, comparative and statistical reports of program activities and accomplishments, including GPRA monitoring and reporting.
Merit Review
Works with Program Officers to organize and oversee the proposal review process. Responds to routing or moderately complex inquiries from principal investigators/reviewers related to programmatic issues not requiring scientific knowledge.
Manages technical preparation for Committee of Visitors meetings.
Oversees logistics and coordination support to ensure the smooth functioning of panels and meetings.
Outreach and Site Visit Coordination
Identifies outreach needs from the research community and works with Program Officers to develop outreach plans.
Oversees the coordination and logistical support for site visits, outreach activities and workshops.
May represent NSF by staffing booths at workshops and conferences, answering questions and providing information.
Business Process Management
Works collaboratively with other team members or project specialists to restructure work processes, standardize procedures, and implement changes for organizations supported.
Evaluates the effectiveness of administrative procedures and the consistency of their contribution to the accomplishment of organization/program goals and objectives.
Project Management
Plans, develops, coordinates, organizations, implements, communicates, and tracks project plans, guidelines, procedures and timetables, recommending changes in policy and management activities for the projects.
Performs management studies to evaluate and measure the progress and success of projects assigned and identifies and recommends ways to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of cross directorate programs and activities.
Collects pertinent statistical data and narrative information from a variety of sources within and outside NSF.
Participates in management meetings held to make decisions with regard to modifying or initiating programs or projects.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
You must meet eligibility and qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date.
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.
This position is in the bargaining unit.
Education may be substituted for experience as described in “Qualifications."
Relocation expenses will not be paid.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP):
ICTAP and CTAP provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP or CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP or CTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified you must meet the following: OPM qualification requirements for the position, all selective factors, where applicable; special OPM approved qualifying conditions for the position; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate, to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and receives a rating of at least “Very Good” on the questionnaire. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP or CTAP eligibility, or a copy of your separation personnel action form.
Additional information regarding ICTAP or CTAP eligibility is available from OPM's Career Transition Resources
Veteran's Preference:
If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. For 5-point veterans' preference, please provide your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty, or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions. For 10-point veterans' preference, please submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, DD-214, and the required documentation as specified on the SF-15.
For additional information on the NSF eRecruit system, please visit our NSF eRecruit Applicant Guide.
This announcement may be used to fill like positions in other organizations within the National Science Foundation.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Ratings will be assigned based on your responses to the occupational questionnaire. In some cases, additional assessment processes may be used.
Review your resume and responses carefully. Responses that are not fully supported by the information in your application package may result in adjustments to your score. A Human Resources Representative will validate the qualifications of those candidates eligible to be referred to the selecting official.
Applicants eligible for selection preference under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) must meet the agency definition of "well qualified." At NSF, this means a score of 90.0 or higher.
In the merit promotion selection process, due weight will be given to incentive awards and performance appraisals.
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If you are an NSF employee in a permanent, competitive service position or you are an NSF employee who is reinstatement eligible based on prior Federal permanent, competitive service, you need not submit documents to confirm status.
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 Applicant Guide.
If you do not have internet access or if you have questions, please contact the Human Resources Representative listed in the vacancy announcement.
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.
You may check the status of your application at any time on the USAJOBS website
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/490689900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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