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Program Analyst GS-0343-09 NF

National Science Foundation
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Summary

This position is a Program Analyst and is located in the Directorate of Engineering (ENG), Division of Industrial Innovation and Partnership (IIP). The Directorate for Engineering's division of Industrial Innovation and Partnerships (IIP).  Industrial Innovation and Partnerships (IIP) serves the entire foundation by fostering partnerships to advance technological innovation and plays an important role in the public-private innovation partnership enterprise.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
01/08/2021 to 01/22/2021
Salary
$60,129 to - $78,167 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 09
Location
Alexandria, VA
FEW vacancies
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-Time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
12
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
L Access Authorization
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
IIP-2021-0003
Control number
588840100

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Clarification from the agency

NSF agency employee on OR eligible for permanent competitive service appointments.

Duties

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The Directorate for Engineering's Division of Industrial Innovation and Partnerships (IIP) serves the entire foundation by fostering partnerships to advance technological innovation and plays an important role in the public-private innovation partnership enterprise.

At the GS-9 level duties include utilizing and applying analytical techniques to capture, assemble and disseminate data, prepare evaluations, coordinate activities, and provide advice to management in the following areas:

Project Management:

  - Plan, develop, implement and track project plans, guidelines, budgets, procedures and timetables.

  - Perform management studies to evaluate and measure the progress and success of projects and recommend changes in policy and management activities.

  - Collect pertinent statistical data and narrative information from a variety of sources and apply analytical techniques to data management systems to identify patterns and trends and develop tracking and reporting systems to monitor activities.

Financial Resources Management:

  - Administer budget operations and analyze and prepare reports of expenditures and projections. 

  - Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies.

  - Ensure financial regulations are adhered to.

Business Process Management:

  - Restructure work processes, standardize procedures, and manage changes across an organization.

  - Evaluate effectiveness of administrative procedures and their contribution to organizational goals and objectives and make recommendations as necessary.

  - Run routine reports and analyze data as required.

Administrative Support:

  - Receive and screen calls and visitors, refer visitors to appropriate staff, and develop, route and track correspondence.

  - Ensure correspondence conforms to use of correct format, routing, procedures and grammar.

  - Prepare complex but non-technical answers to queries and actions.

Competencies:

  • Financial Resources Management
  • Computer/IT skills
  • Business Process Management/Project Management
  • Analytical Skills
  • Oral and Written Communication
  • Teamwork/Collaboration

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Background investigation.
  • Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt.
  • US citizenship.

It is NSF policy that NSF personnel employed at or IPAs detailed to NSF are not permitted to participate in foreign government talent recruitment programs.  Failure to comply with this NSF policy could result in disciplinary action up to and including removal from Federal Service or termination of an IPA assignment and referral to the Office of Inspector General. Foreign Talent Definitions

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.

Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent.

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.

Qualifications

 To qualify at the GS-09 level, you need to have one of the following:

1. At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience include: Using quantitative and qualitative analytical techniques to evaluate the effectiveness of administrative procedures and providing advice to management; Conducting analysis of financial matters to determine resources required; Using various data management systems to apply analytical techniques to identify patterns and trends, and to track and monitor analytical activities; Assisting in the performance of management studies to evaluate program success and to offer recommendations for improvement.

2. A master's or equivalent graduate degree.

3. Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree.

4. A combination of post high school education and experience that together meet the qualification requirements for this position. 

Education

Education may be substituted for experience as described in “Qualifications."

Additional information

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.

NSF has determined that all of its positions are eligible for telework. Work suitable for telework depends on job duties; therefore, employees must receive approval from their supervisor for telework and have a telework agreement in place. Entering into a telework agreement is voluntary.

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.

The Selected Candidate(s) may be subject to a background investigation.

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, formal performance appraisals may be considered if voluntarily submitted by the applicant.


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