The incumbent serves as a Program Specialist to develop and implement comprehensive plans and strategies for the internal and external integration of day-to-day and long range projects, actions and activities for the assigned organization. Such projects and programs may be in support of administrative functions or scientific research activities.

Duties

The incumbent is responsible for performing program evaluation in assigned areas, such as grants review, program support management; financial management; procurement; quality assurance; management analysis; and/or administrative management. The incumbent develops recommendations and policies and prepares and issues procedures and guidelines for implementation of program or administrative policies. The incumbent analyzes, develops criteria for, and evaluates policies and procedures affecting organizational program objectives. The incumbent participates in developing timely and executable plans of action for assigned programs requiring extensive coordination. The incumbent researches and/or analyzes program issues, and, based on conditions and factors that relate to the subject program and related programs, determines what information is required. The incumbent organizes and coordinates development of guidance memoranda and informational notices with officials and staff from other organizational components within an IC or within NIH.

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.)
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement, including time in grade.

Qualifications

You qualify at the GS-11 level, if you meet one of the following qualification requirements: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying 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: evaluating program efficiency and effectiveness; interpreting the impact of regulations and policies on administrative programs; planning, analyzing, and evaluating priorities, resource allocations, work force management, and performance in support of operational requirements; participating in the development and implementation of plans for organizational projects and initiatives; and reviewing information and developing analytical reports with recommendations.; OR Completion of a Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or an LL.M., if related; OR 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/12298948

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 Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Shardae McNeal
• Phone: 301-496-8273
• Email: [email protected]