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This position is located in the Office of the Director, Office of Integrative Activities, Evaluation & Assessment Capability Systems (OD/OIA/EAC).
NSF is one of the best places to work! In 2021, NSF was ranked No. 2 among mid-sized agencies in the Best Places to Work in the Federal Government® Rankings. Come join our talented and diverse workforce and help us keep NSF at the frontier of discovery!
This position is located in the Office of the Director, Office of Integrative Activities, Evaluation & Assessment Capability Systems (OD/OIA/EAC).
Any U.S. citizen and ICTAP/CTAP eligible employees. This opportunity is also open to Status Candidates under EAC-2023-0001. This announcement will close on 03-13-23 or once 100 applications are received, whichever occurs first.
EAC supports NSF decision-makers by studying NSF programs and activities and their impact on the people who participate in and benefit from NSF investments. EAC also provides centralized resources and guidance for data collection, analysis, evaluation design, surveys, and enterprise analytics. EAC engages internal and external stakeholders to identify learning priorities that drive a broad portfolio of projects that use qualitative and quantitative methods, from simple descriptive analysis to advances modeling, network analysis, and machine learning.
The Evaluation and Monitoring Systems Lead is responsible for EAC’s suite of systems, dashboards, and tools used to collect data, monitor program outcomes, and understand the agency’s portfolio. Specific duties include:
Provide management and oversight of EAC-managed evaluation, analytic, and program monitoring systems.
Lead activities to implement, procure, and manage analytic tools and products, such as Education & Training Application (ETAP) and NSF by the Numbers.
Perform management and oversight: Develop multi-year program strategies, plans, and budgets; develop detailed plans, tasks, milestone dates and schedules to ensure proper sequencing of events and tracking of processes and costs throughout the life cycle of the programs. Review contractor performance; analyze progress reports, etc.
Provide expert advice to the EAC Section Head and NSF leadership on agency analytical needs to inform agency strategic planning, priority setting, and budget formulation, and in consideration of competing priorities, resource limitations, and evolving technology.
Contribute ideas and efforts to improve the quality of policies and NSF's performance of the overall mission.
Engage with the Chief Data Officer, Policy Office, Office of General Counsel, and IT organization to ensure consistency with data, privacy, IT, security, and other relevant policies.Monitor and evaluate programs and operations to ensure that plans are followed to meet strategic objectives and goals.
Analyze the impact of legislation and new agency strategic priorities on new and evolving needs for evaluation and analytics systems. Collaborate with NSF leadership, data scientists, data and analytics staff, and other user groups to develop and prioritize business requirements for enterprise analytical solutions.
Serve as a team lead and spokesperson for cross-Foundation activities.
Participate on special projects and temporary functional teams from across NSF to solve problems and effect coordination. Develop reports and disseminate information on assigned programs.
Lead outreach across the external research community and internally about NSF’s enterprise evaluation, analytic, and program monitoring tools.
Serve as the Contract Officer’s Representative (COR) on contracts supporting OIA/EAC data and analytical program activities and projects.
Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt.
US citizenship.
Selectee may be required to serve a 1-year trial/probationary period.
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; and any additional assessment requested.
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 represented by AFGE Local 3403
Qualifications
Applicants must possess both the Specialized Experience and must meet the Selective Factor in order to be Qualified.
To qualify at the GS-14 level, you must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in federal service leading program evaluations or assessments, evidence-building efforts, and/or program monitoring systems. Qualified applicants MUST have experience in overseeing and managing contracts for program evaluations or assessments, evidence-building efforts, and/or program monitoring, analytics, and/or evaluation systems; and in communicating scientific or technical information to non-technical audiences and management or leadership. Examples of experience include: leading evaluation projects; overseeing and managing evaluation and analytics systems, tools, and dashboards for an organization; participating in the development of evaluation policies; analyzing legislation and strategic priorities to determine impact; and overseeing and managing evaluation and/or related contracts.
In addition to meeting the specialized experience noted above, qualified applicants must meet the following Selective Factor.
I have been responsible for leading evaluation efforts and evidence-based activities in accordance with the Evidence Act. Your resume must reflect specific examples of this experience.
Education
Education may enhance skills required for this position; however, no substitution of education for specialized experience may be made at this level.
Additional information
This position has been designated as remote eligible and the selected candidate may work at an approved alternate work site location, with no requirements or expectations to report to the NSF building on a regular/recurring basis. The employee's duty station will be designated as the location where the individual regularly performs their official duties and pay will reflect that Locality Pay Area
This announcement will close on 03-13-23 or once 100 applications have been received, whichever occurs first.
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 VA letter or other required documentation as specified on the SF-15.
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.
A GREAT LOCATION! The National Science Foundation Headquarters is conveniently located across the street from the Eisenhower Avenue Metro Station, right in Alexandria, VA, a few miles from downtown Washington, DC. There are shops and restaurants within walking distance, as well as historic Old Town Alexandria a short trip away. Employees receive the Federal benefits package and NSF offers:
Pre-tax parking Public transportation subsidy Child care subsidy Flexible working hours Telecommuting Physical Fitness Facility on site Health Services Unit on site Employee Assistance Program
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.
Category rating procedures will be used to rank and select eligibles. You must respond to all vacancy questions, must complete the additional external assessment, AND then must submit your application in order to be considered. If you are requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for the external assessment process, please be sure to submit your application while that request is being considered. If you do not complete the external assessment, you will be removed from consideration.
Based on your responses to the occupational questionnaire and your responses to the external assessment, 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 and External Assessment, 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 result in adjustments to your score or result in your application being removed from further consideration.
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.
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.
A GREAT LOCATION! The National Science Foundation Headquarters is conveniently located across the street from the Eisenhower Avenue Metro Station, right in Alexandria, VA, a few miles from downtown Washington, DC. There are shops and restaurants within walking distance, as well as historic Old Town Alexandria a short trip away. Employees receive the Federal benefits package and NSF offers:
Pre-tax parking Public transportation subsidy Child care subsidy Flexible working hours Telecommuting Physical Fitness Facility on site Health Services Unit on site Employee Assistance Program
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.
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, VA Letter, 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 VA letter or other 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.
All uploading must be completed before 11:59 PM Eastern time on the vacancy closing date.
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 uploaded before 11:59 PM Eastern time on the closing date. Since the closing date may be driven by the number of applications received, we urge you to submit all required documents as soon as possible.
You must complete the additional external assessment and must answer all of the job-related questions to ensure full consideration for this position.If you are requesting a Reasonable Accommodations (RA) associated with the external assessment, you MUST submit your application by the closing date, while your RA request is being considered.
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.
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, VA Letter, 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 VA letter or other 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.
All uploading must be completed before 11:59 PM Eastern time on the vacancy closing date.
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 uploaded before 11:59 PM Eastern time on the closing date. Since the closing date may be driven by the number of applications received, we urge you to submit all required documents as soon as possible.
You must complete the additional external assessment and must answer all of the job-related questions to ensure full consideration for this position.If you are requesting a Reasonable Accommodations (RA) associated with the external assessment, you MUST submit your application by the closing date, while your RA request is being considered.
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.
