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The incumbent serves as a Program Analyst in the Budget Operations and Systems Branch (BOSB), Budget Division (BD), Office of Budget, Finance, and Award Management (BFA), National Science Foundation (NSF).
Learn more about this agency11/01/2021 to 11/15/2021
$60,129 - $134,798 per year
GS 09 - 13
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
13
No
No
DOB-2022-0002
619884200
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Any U.S. citizen and ICTAP/CTAP eligible employees. This vacancy announcement is also open to applicants that have Federal status through vacancy DOB-2022-0001 MP.
Duties and responsibilities of the employee encompass the full spectrum of the agency's program analysis and budgetary process, particularly data analysis from various NSF systems. Incumbent Assists with planning and conducting analyses of NSF operations and enterprise information needs. Advises senior analysts regarding the proposed development and enhancement of budget systems and related data products by working with contractors, IT Specialists, and other subject matter experts. Analyzes and evaluates potential solutions in terms of cost, features, flexibility, interoperability, maintainability, and prepares recommendations for approaches, methods, and solutions to address information and system requirements. Assists with design and testing and performs data-gathering efforts, comprehensive data studies, and initiatives to implement information solutions. Identifies and remediates inefficiencies, quality issues, or other limitations or risks in potential data sources.
Uses analyses to assist in the development and enhancement of agency information solutions. As an integral part of the BOSB Systems Team, advises agency management on developments in technology related to data analysis and reporting. This requires assisting with planning, designing, and directing studies to develop recommendations for the future direction of Budget Division as well as agency-wide data capabilities. Maintains a working knowledge of budget and other NSF systems. Applies that knowledge along with experience in retrieving data from the systems to make recommendations regarding budget systems and information solutions.
Incumbent works with and advises senior analysts on formulation, coordination, and execution activities involved in building and maintaining database applications and related data analyses that provide timely, accurate, and useful information to the BOSB Systems Team, BD senior management, and staff of NSF.
Competencies for this position include:
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.
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.
To qualify at GS-09, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in Federal service. Examples of specialized experience include: responsibility for analyzing and evaluating data; functioning as a member of one or more teams to work on special projects; using qualitative or quantitative analytical techniques; and preparing recommendations.
You will also qualify for GS-9 with master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related; or a combination of progressively higher-level graduate education beyond the first year and appropriate experience that together meet the qualification requirements of this position.
To qualify at GS-11, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in Federal service. Examples may include: working with other analysts in the development of program plans for budget submissions; designing and preparing illustrative charts, graphs, and other visual displays of quantitative data; using various systems to monitor and analyze rates of expenditures of program funds.
You will also qualify at GS-11 with 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; or possess a combination of progressively higher-level graduate education beyond the second year and appropriate experience that together meet the qualification requirements for this position.
To qualify at GS-12, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service. Examples may include: compiling and analyzing program statistics; preparing budget justifications; preparing findings for higher level review; maintaining, updating, and improving existing databases to provide budgetary or organizational information required for program analysis activities.
To qualify at GS-13, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level. Examples of this experience include: Working knowledge of the federal budget process; conducting processes to gather, assess, and report budget position and the effectiveness of program goals; implementing criteria to measure the attainment of budget and program objectives within the bounds of financial constraints; analyzing and reporting on adherence to policy guidance, such as those governing the allocation of financial and human capital resources; skill in using computer applications for word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, communication programs and/or other applicable financial systems. In addition, at this level your experience should include: Ability to manage time, balance priorities, and work effectively and independently under the pressure of tight timeframes and changing conditions; experience in written communication to prepare reports and document findings.
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.
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.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Category rating procedures will be used to rank and select eligibles. Based on your responses to the occupational questionnaire, you will be assigned a score. Your score will determine in which of three categories you will be placed: Excellent, Very Good, or Good. Under this process, veterans will be assigned to the appropriate category (without additional preference points) and then placed at the top of their category.
Veterans with service-connected disability of 10% or more will be placed at the top of the highest quality category.
The information contained in your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire to determine the degree to which you meet the competencies required of this position. Please ensure you answer all questions accurately. Your responses are subject to verification. In support of your responses provided in the Occupational Questionnaire, your resume should include verbiage that describes your experience relative to the position for which you are applying and provide examples that show the depth of knowledge, level of skill, or degree of ability you possess. If your application does not support your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire or your application is not complete, it may affect your evaluation or result in your name being removed from further consideration. In some cases, additional assessment processes may be used.
Applicants eligible for selection preference under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) or CTAP must meet the agency definition of "well qualified." In NSF categories, this means at least “Very Good" with a score of 90.
All applicants should submit a resume/CV of their choice, and may also submit a cover letter.
Additional Documents, if applicable, may include:
Veteran's Preference Documentation (DD-214 and SF-15): If you are eligible and claiming 5-point veteran's preference, you MUST submit a copy of your "member copy 4 version" DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veteran's preference, you MUST submit a copy of your DD-214, SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" and the documentation required by the SF-15. (Please note: An SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, showing veterans' preference will not be accepted as proof of entitlement.)
CTAP/ICTAP Documentation: If you are applying under CTAP or ICTAP, you MUST submit proof of eligibility under 5 CFR 330.602(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of your most recent performance rating, and a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible.
Performance appraisals and awards may be considered during the evaluation process if voluntarily submitted.
If qualifying based on education, you must submit TRANSCRIPTS (unofficial copies are acceptable) or a DIPLOMA that verifies that the requirement is met.
All uploading must be completed before 11:59 PM Eastern time on the vacancy closing date.
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 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 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) 292-5090 for assistance.
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.
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