The National Science Foundation is seeking qualified candidates for a Science Analyst position within the Directorate for STEM Education (EDU), Division of Research and Learning in Formal and Informal Settings (DRL), Alexandria, VA.
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Summary
The National Science Foundation is seeking qualified candidates for a Science Analyst position within the Directorate for STEM Education (EDU), Division of Research and Learning in Formal and Informal Settings (DRL), Alexandria, VA.
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Applications will be accepted from all US citizens who meet citizenship and eligibility requirements. Please see the "Other Information" section for further information.
The Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings (DRL) manages a range of novel, innovative grant programs that constitute a comprehensive approach to supporting and improving science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) learning for all ages by promoting innovative research, development, and evaluation of learning and teaching across all STEM disciplines in formal and informal learning settings in the United States. DRL promotes the broadening and deepening of capacity and impact in the educational sciences by encouraging the participation of scientists, engineers, and educators from the range of disciplines represented at NSF. DRL's role in the larger context of Federal support for education research and evaluation is to be a catalyst for change-advancing theory, method, measurement, development, and application in STEM education. The Division seeks to advance both early, promising innovations as well as larger-scale adoptions of proven educational innovations. It challenges the field to create the ideas, resources, and human capacity to bring about the needed transformation of STEM education and learning for the 21st century; cultivating a world-class, broadly inclusive STEM workforce, expanding the scientific literacy of all individuals, and promoting research that advances the frontiers of knowledge.
This position is responsible for a wide spectrum of duties in support of the Division's mission including scientific and technical support for reports, analyses, and presentations regarding the research portfolio of the Division to aid in portfolio assessment and inform decisions made by Division management regarding technical directions of its research and related activities. These activities will involve day-to-day interactions with the staff throughout the Division, Directorate, other Directorates, and with other Federal Government research organizations and coordinating groups. The Science Analyst is expected to make judgments that demonstrate comprehension of science education and or science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education more broadly, as well as to show professional initiative in leveraging knowledge to enhance collaboration, partnerships, and other activities. The Science Analyst will report to the Division Director or Deputy Division Director and will primarily provide support for activities and programs within the Division.
Major duties for the Science Analyst include, but are not limited to the following:
As required, conducts the necessary research to develop one-of-a-kind reports, studies, and analyses on scientific topics supported by the Division. An advanced technical understanding of one or more of science and education disciplines is often required to complete the work products.
As requested, assists in the creation of presentations, including talking points, speeches or presentation slides.
Utilize the Foundation's computer information systems and the Division's program monitoring systems in extracting and analyzing technical data to develop reports on areas such as grant size distributions, success rates, fields of science distributions, geographic area distributions, investigator characteristics, student characteristics, and special funding areas.
Perform literature analysis and summarize findings of prior impact (scientific and technical, economic, or societal) of the Division's portfolio. This responsibility includes liaisons with, and contributions to, budgetary and reporting groups, as well as other Federal R&D agencies. This includes sharing best practices on assessment and evaluation results and maintaining awareness of related NSF activities, notably COV processes, statistical reporting, and program activities in science, engineering and technology policy.
Support and provide outreach activities for the Division, particularly to those programs at the intersections to the Division's research portfolio.
Assists the Division Director and Deputy Division Director in the oversight of the Committee of Visitors processes, providing guidance to the Division and programs on results-oriented activities.
Attends and provides input to the division and directorate-wide meetings with staff in similar positions.
Evaluates the effectiveness of business processes and procedures to recommend improvements using data and software automation tools.
Draws on knowledge of program portfolios and results to assist in the merit review and award oversight processes, as appropriate, particularly for the Division's multidisciplinary activities.
Serves at the Division's interface to OAD/OLPA public relations and press-related activities concerning the Division's programs.
This position is outside the competitive civil service.
You must meet eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
All online applicants must provide a valid email address. If your email address is inaccurate or your mailbox is full/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.
The Selected Candidate(s) may be subject to a background investigation.
Qualifications
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in a STEM or STEM Education field; OR a Master's degree in a STEM or STEM Education field, plus after award of the degree, two or more years of successful research, research administration, policy analysis experience, and/or managerial experience pertinent to the position.
Education
Please refer to the Qualifications section.
If your degree was obtained from a foreign institution, please also submit the certification from the Association for International Credential Evaluation Professionals, or certification equivalency.
Additional information
Relocation expenses MAY be paid contingent upon the availability of funds.
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 & including removal from Federal Service or termination of an IPA assignment & referral to the Office of Inspector General. Foreign Talent Definitions
This announcement is open to All US Citizens who meet citizenship and eligibility requirements.
Federal Appropriations Law requires that Non-Citizens meet certain eligibility criteria to be considered. Therefore, Non-Citizens must certify eligibility by signing and attaching this Citizenship Affidavit to their application. Non-citizens who do not provide the affidavit at the time of application will not be considered.
This announcement may be used to fill like positions in other organizations within the National Science Foundation.
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.
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.
You will be evaluated on the extent and quality of your experience, expertise, education, and research activities relevant to the duties of the position. In some cases, additional assessment processes may also be used. We strongly encourage you to specifically address the Quality Ranking Factors below. This will ensure that you receive full consideration in the evaluation process.
Quality Ranking Factors
Knowledge and experience in utilizing complex data management systems, standard data programming and management languages (e.g., SQL, R and/or Python, Excel) for data analysis, portfolio analyses, program monitoring and evaluation projects of STEM Programs.
Ability to identify, collect, incorporate, analyze trends and outcomes, and report on data from external sources (such as websites, online resources, and published materials) relevant to the division's programmatic goals in response to external and internal inquiries.
Ability to collect, merge, and analyze data related to scientific and disciplinary based topics (e.g., reviewer expertise, publications, and citations associated with STEM education funded projects) by writing reproducible scripts/codes using agency established program languages and query systems.
Ability to communicate effectively both in verbal or written formats with representatives from the STEM education and research communities to develop and support programs, policies, and plans.
Ability to work independently as well as to work on teams with scientific and administrative colleagues.
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.
All applicants must submit a resume in any format and may also submit a cover letter.
In order to be considered for federal appointments, Non-Citizens must affirm that they meet the Appropriations Law eligibility criteria by signing and attaching this Citizenship Affidavit to their application. Non-citizens who do not provide the affidavit at the time of application will not be considered. Non-Citizens who are exempt from the Appropriations Law requirements due to their status as officers or employees of the U.S. government on December 16, 2009 must provide a statement with their application noting their exemption with documentation of proof of status as officers or employees of the U.S. government on that date.
You are strongly encouraged to upload a current performance appraisal and/or letter(s) of recommendation and a supplemental statement that describes how your background relates to the Quality Ranking Factors (QRFs) listed in the Qualifications and Evaluation Requirements section of this announcement. Additionally, you are encouraged to list all applicable awards either in your CV or in a supplemental statement. This information will be used in the evaluation process.
Transcripts are not required; however, please indicate the year that each degree was obtained on your application materials. If your degree was obtained from a foreign institution, you MUST submit the certification from the Association for International Credential Evaluation Professionals, or certification equivalency.
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.
Applicants must complete and submit an application online at the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) USAJOBS website at https://www.USAJOBS.gov. An account must be established at the OPM website following the instructions provided in order to apply for the position. Once you have completed the USAJOBS process, you will be re-directed to the USA Staffing system to complete your application process, answer the online questions, and submit all required documents. Applications submitted other than the USAJOBS online application WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED under this announcement.
- Your application and all supporting documents must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. Applicants applying online for this position will be able to apply until 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. Please allow adequate time to complete your application.
-If you encounter technical difficulties during the process, please submit a USA Staffing Help Ticket for assistance. If you have technical difficulties applying to the vacancy on the USAJOBS website, click on Contact USAJOBS. It is suggested that you do not wait until the last day to apply for a vacancy announcement. We will not accept applications other than those submitted through USAJOBS.
- As the applicant, it is your responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, and submitted is received and is accurate. Ensure that your application includes the required documents listed under "Required Documents" and that they are uploaded in the appropriate fields.
- If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of this application and hiring process, please notify the point of contact on this job opportunity announcement.
IMPORTANT NOTE: PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER OR DATE OF BIRTH ON YOUR APPLICATION DOCUMENTS.
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 must submit a resume in any format and may also submit a cover letter.
In order to be considered for federal appointments, Non-Citizens must affirm that they meet the Appropriations Law eligibility criteria by signing and attaching this Citizenship Affidavit to their application. Non-citizens who do not provide the affidavit at the time of application will not be considered. Non-Citizens who are exempt from the Appropriations Law requirements due to their status as officers or employees of the U.S. government on December 16, 2009 must provide a statement with their application noting their exemption with documentation of proof of status as officers or employees of the U.S. government on that date.
You are strongly encouraged to upload a current performance appraisal and/or letter(s) of recommendation and a supplemental statement that describes how your background relates to the Quality Ranking Factors (QRFs) listed in the Qualifications and Evaluation Requirements section of this announcement. Additionally, you are encouraged to list all applicable awards either in your CV or in a supplemental statement. This information will be used in the evaluation process.
Transcripts are not required; however, please indicate the year that each degree was obtained on your application materials. If your degree was obtained from a foreign institution, you MUST submit the certification from the Association for International Credential Evaluation Professionals, or certification equivalency.
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.
Applicants must complete and submit an application online at the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) USAJOBS website at https://www.USAJOBS.gov. An account must be established at the OPM website following the instructions provided in order to apply for the position. Once you have completed the USAJOBS process, you will be re-directed to the USA Staffing system to complete your application process, answer the online questions, and submit all required documents. Applications submitted other than the USAJOBS online application WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED under this announcement.
- Your application and all supporting documents must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. Applicants applying online for this position will be able to apply until 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. Please allow adequate time to complete your application.
-If you encounter technical difficulties during the process, please submit a USA Staffing Help Ticket for assistance. If you have technical difficulties applying to the vacancy on the USAJOBS website, click on Contact USAJOBS. It is suggested that you do not wait until the last day to apply for a vacancy announcement. We will not accept applications other than those submitted through USAJOBS.
- As the applicant, it is your responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, and submitted is received and is accurate. Ensure that your application includes the required documents listed under "Required Documents" and that they are uploaded in the appropriate fields.
- If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of this application and hiring process, please notify the point of contact on this job opportunity announcement.
IMPORTANT NOTE: PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER OR DATE OF BIRTH ON YOUR APPLICATION DOCUMENTS.
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.
