This position is located in the Directorate for Engineering, Division of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems. (ECCS). ECCS addresses fundamental research issues underlying device and component technologies, power, controls, computation, networking, communications and cyber technologies.
NSF is relocating to Alexandria, Virginia. In late summer of 2017, NSF will begin the transition from its current location in Arlington, VA to 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314. The new location is adjacent to a Metro station (Eisenhower Avenue on the Yellow Line) and there is ample parking in the area. There are several amenities nearby, such as restaurants, hotels, and shops.
Summary
This position is located in the Directorate for Engineering, Division of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems. (ECCS). ECCS addresses fundamental research issues underlying device and component technologies, power, controls, computation, networking, communications and cyber technologies.
NSF is relocating to Alexandria, Virginia. In late summer of 2017, NSF will begin the transition from its current location in Arlington, VA to 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314. The new location is adjacent to a Metro station (Eisenhower Avenue on the Yellow Line) and there is ample parking in the area. There are several amenities nearby, such as restaurants, hotels, and shops.
The primary purpose of this position is to provide administrative assistance and guidance for internal agency operating programs and projects, including analyzing and evaluating budgetary and financial programs, procurement, contracting, facilities and space management, human capital, and information technology. Specifically, responsibilities include:
Administering the administrative budget, to include budget execution and monitoring. Making substantive contributions to budget formulation.
Conducting budgetary reporting and analysis; forecasting budgetary needs and identifying potential problems; certifying and obligating funds; and allocating funding and resources for projects.
Analyzing human capital resource requirements for current and projected workloads, realignment of functions and positions, staffing levels, and analysis of workforce planning initiatives.
Studying the benefits of new information technology and administrative support systems to improve the efficiency of administrative support or program operations and procedures.
Assisting management in developing staffing plans by analyzing impact of long-term organizational needs and expectations, potential program changes, and current staff composition.
Utilizing appropriate Federal and NSF rules and regulations to guide recruitment, prepare personnel documents, and justifications for personnel decisions.
Working closely with management to determine future program needs, and coordinating with senior management on modified or changed policies affecting program operations.
Serving as the administrative liaison with other Federal agencies and the scientific community.
Preview questions at bottom of Qualifications & Evaluations--see tab above.
Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt.
US citizenship.
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 is a non-bargaining unit position.
Qualifications
To qualify at the GS-11 level you must have one year of analytical experience, equivalent to the GS-9 level in the Federal service, that demonstrates knowledge of, and ability to solve problems related to the administrative programs needed to manage an organization. Experience must demonstrate knowledge of human resources or budget principles and practices, as well as in one or more of the following areas: human resources, budget/finance, procurement, space administration, and management analysis. OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related, may be substituted for the specialized experience.
To qualify at the GS-12 level you must have one year of analytical experience, equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service, that demonstrates knowledge of, and ability to solve problems related to the administrative programs needed to manage an organization. Experience must demonstrate knowledge of human resources and budget principles and practices, as well as be in one or more of the following areas: finance, procurement, space administration, and management analysis.
Education
Education may be substituted for experience as described in "Qualifications."
Additional information
This announcement may be used to fill like positions in other organizations within the National Science Foundation.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
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. To preview questions please click here.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
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.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
