This position is located in the Workforce Planning and Analysis Branch (WPAB), Office of Workforce and Effectiveness (OWER). Office of Science Management and Operations (OSMO), Office of the Director (OD), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National Institutes of Health (NIH), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

Duties

If selected for this position, you may perform the following duties: Plan and conduct studies related to management improvement issues. Advise on the impact of changes in mission or resources and recommend alternate courses of action and possible solutions. Participate in discussions involving the findings and recommendations. Gather and organize narrative and statistical data. Organize and deliver briefings to present findings, solutions, and recommendation. If you are selected at the GS-07 or GS-09 level, you will essentially perform the same duties as those at the full performance level described above, however, duties are less complex and will be performed under closer supervision with more detailed guidance.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of the pre-appointment process (i.e., background investigation, verification of qualifications and job requirements, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, etc.)
• Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement, including time in grade.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.

Qualifications

You qualify at the GS-07 level, if you meet one of the following qualification requirements: A. completed one full year of graduate level education that is related to the position; OR B. one of the requirements for superior academic achievement based on a) graduating within the upper third of the graduating class in a college, university, or major subdivision such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses; b) having a grade point average of 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 as recorded on your official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; OR c) being elected for membership in a national scholastic honor society; OR C. 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: supporting the development of workflow and office operation studies; gathering narrative and statistical information related to office operations; assembling and formatting study or audit reports; and, generating canned workflow analysis and operational reports; OR D. a combination of post baccalaureate education related to the position and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. You qualify at the GS-09 level, if you meet one of the following qualification requirements: A. completed a 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. Education must be related to the position to be qualifying; OR B. 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: identifying processes and procedures affecting the efficiency of administrative and workflow processes; manage logistical aspects of analytical studies related to administrative procedures and organizational productivity; drafting recommendations and implementation plans from study findings; and, developing ad-hoc workflow analysis and operational reports; OR C. a combination of post baccalaureate education related to the position and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. You qualify at the GS-11 level, if you meet one of the following qualification requirements: A. completed a Ph.D. or equivalent graduate degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. Education must be related to the position to be qualifying; OR B. 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: Conducting studies involving work processes and administrative procedures which are clerical and routine; analyzing studying findings to identify issues, risks, and concerns in processes or procedures; creating ad-hoc tabular reports on findings from quantitative (e.g., surveys, cost-benefit analyses, feasibility studies) assessment methods used studies; and developing management operations reports and arranging and conducting conferences/meetings with appropriate management personnel; OR C. a combination of post baccalaureate education related to the position and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12134789

Education

If you qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience, you are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application packages. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Dr Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Tammie Williams
• Phone: 301-480-6943
• Email: [email protected]