The Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE) manages a range of novel, innovative grant programs that constitute a comprehensive approach to supporting graduate students and graduate education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in the United States. The Division's programs advance science and engineering research, broaden participation to promote excellence in research and build the next generation STEM workforce

Duties

The incumbent applies analytical techniques and information management skills to capture, assemble and disseminate data for assigned projects. The incumbent conducts analyses, prepares evaluations, coordinates activities, and provides advice to management in one or more of the following areas: Identifies and advises supervisor of resources required to provide administrative support, including funding, staff and equipment for assigned projects. Administers assigned budget operations by performing continuous analysis of organizational use of allocated funds. Analyses and prepares reports of expenditures and projections. Identifies and advises Division Management Official(s) on financial matters including: establishing new accounts; funding special projects; resolving discrepancies; and handling of accounts. Ensures that regulations concerning financial management are adhered to in all areas of responsibility through analysis of spending patterns, trends and review of accounts. Works collaboratively with other team members or project specialists to restructure work processes, standardize procedures, and manage changes for organizations supported. Evaluates the effectiveness of administrative procedures and the consistency of their contributions to the accomplishment of organizational/program goals and objectives. Recommends changes, as appropriate to meet short and long-term strategic plans and objectives of organizations. Plans, develops, coordinates, organizes, implements, communicates, and tracks project plans, guidelines, budgets, procedures and timetables including recommending changes in policy and management activities for these projects. Examples of assignments include: the impact on internal resources of newly funded program initiatives; making recommendations on the redistribution of resources due to budget cuts; and identifying external resources that may be available to support organizational programs. Performs management studies to evaluate and measure the progress and success of projects assigned to identify and recommend ways to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of cross directorate programs and activities. Collects pertinent statistical data and narrative information from a variety of sources within and outside NSF. Applies various analytical techniques to data management systems in order to identify patterns and trends. Develops tracking and reporting systems to monitor activities to ensure that activities meet established guidelines and schedules.???

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify at the GS-11 level, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 level in the Federal service performing complex analyses. Examples of specialized experience may include: using quantitative and qualitative analytical techniques to evaluate the effectiveness of administrative procedures; engaging in on-going analysis of financial matters to determine resources required and ensuring that regulations concerning financial management are adhered to; applying various analytical techniques to data management systems in order to identify patterns and trends; performing management studies to evaluate and measure the progress and success of projects assigned and to identify and recommend ways to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of programs and activities. OR possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. OR possess three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. OR possess a combination of post high school education and experience that combined meet the qualification requirements for this position. To qualify at the GS-12 level, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 in federal service performing, leading, and overseeing complex analyses. Examples of experience include: using quantitative/qualitative analytical techniques to evaluate the effectiveness of administrative procedures & operations, & to recommend changes to meet short/long-term strategic plans; engaging in ongoing analysis of financial matters to determine resources required & ensuring that regulations concerning financial management are adhered to; applying various analytical techniques to data management systems in order to identify and report on patterns/trends; & performing management studies to evaluate & analyze projects, programs, & activities & to recommend solutions to increase efficiency/effectiveness. Experience refers to paid/unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) & other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, & skills & can provide valuable training/experience that translates directly to paid work. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

GS 11 Level- Education may be substituted for experience as described in "Qualifications."If qualifying based on education, you must submit TRANSCRIPTS (unofficial copies are acceptable) or a DIPLOMA that verifies that the requirement is met.

GS 12 Level- Education may enhance skills required for this position; however, no substitution of education for specialized experience may be made at this level.

Contacts

• Address NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION, DIVISION OF UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION 2415 Eisenhower Ave Alexandria, VA 22314 US
• Name: Staffing and Classification Branch
• Email: [email protected]