This Program Analyst, GS-0343-7/9/11 DE is located in National Science Foundation. It applies qualitative and/or quantitative analytical techniques and information management skills to capture, assemble, and disseminate data about assigned projects. This position may be filled among many of the directorates and offices across NSF. For more information, see the duties section. This announcement will close on05/07/2024 or once 150 applications are received, whichever occurs first.

Duties

In the performance of work assignments, the Program Analyst conducts analyses, prepares evaluations, coordinates activities, and provides advice to management for one or more of the following areas: Project Management: Plan, develop, implement and track project plans, guidelines, budgets, procedures and timetables. Perform management studies to evaluate and measure the progress and success of projects and recommend changes in policy and management activities. Collect pertinent statistical data and narrative information from a variety of sources and apply analytical techniques to data management systems to identify patterns and trends and develop tracking and reporting systems to monitor activities. Financial Resources Management: Administer budget operations and analyze and prepare reports of expenditures and projections. Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies. Ensure financial regulations are adhered to. Business Process Management:

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify at the GS-07 level, you must have one of the following: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 in the Federal service performing analytical support functions. Examples of specialized experience may include: gathering, extracting, reviewing, and consolidating data in the formulation of reports; assisting senior analysts in the preparation of program reports; performing research of laws and regulations; and participating as a team member to complete special projects. OR 1 full year of graduate level education; OR A baccalaureate degree and meet 1 of the following: In the upper one-third of your graduating class; OR a GPA of 3.0 or higher out of 4.0 as recorded on your official transcript or based on courses completed during your final 2 years; OR A combination of post high school education and experience that combined meet the qualification requirements for this position. To qualify at the GS-09 level, you must have one of the following: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level in the Federal service performing analytical functions. Examples of specialized experience include: conducting analysis of financial matters; using various data management systems to identify patterns/trends, and to track/monitor analytical activities; & assisting in the performance of management studies to evaluate programs and offer recommendations. OR A master's or equivalent graduate degree. OR Two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree. OR A combination of post high school education and experience that together meet the qualification requirements for this position. To qualify at the GS-11 level, you must have one of the following: At least 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 APh.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. OR Three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. OR A combination of post high school education and experience that combined meet the qualification requirements for this position. 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

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.

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

Contacts

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