This Senior Program Analyst, GS-0343-15 NF is located inNational Science Foundation. The primary purpose of the position is to serve as a primary Program Analyst with responsibilities for performing agency-wide program analysis, budgetary process activities, and budget presentation enactment.

Duties

As a Senior Program Analyst, GS-0343-15 NF, you will perform the following duties: - Serves as primary troubleshooter and an NSF analyst responsible for developing new budget processes which are vital to the agency. Coordinates with branch analysts to periodically review processes and tools and to recommend new efficiencies to the Branch Chief and BD senior management. - Serves on relevant topical agency-wide working groups, comprised of senior staff, including division directors and directorate front office staff, representing the Budget Division (BD) and in some cases BFA as a recognized NSF expert in the field. Attends meetings and ensures that the team is involved at the senior level on all matters that affect the development of budget and policy materials relevant to the working group as a recognized NSF expert in the field which encompass the full spectrum of the agency's program analysis, budgetary process activities, and particularly budget presentation enactment. - Develops and maintains strong relationships with other organizations throughout and being recognized as a trusted back up to the Branch Chief and, as needed, the Budget Director and Deputy Budget Director. - Maintains awareness of major issues being addressed by the Budget Officer, Deputy Budget Officer, and Branch Chief, particularly discussions and deliverables pertaining to the NSF Office of the Director, OMB, and Congress. - Re-assigns to PAB analysis clearance documents received through via automated systems such as DMS, eClear, and PIMS. In the absence of the branch chief, does the final BD review and clearance. - Serves as backup in the absence of PAB Branch Chief. - Serves as a primary analyst on one or more BD PAB budget portfolios. Responsibilities include: Analyzes, summarizes, and provides independent perspective on assigned programs within the context of: (a) overall NSF and Federal support of science and engineering research and education; (b) national priorities, policies, goals, objectives, etc., as set forth by the President; and (c) programming parameters as expressed in legislation and Congressional reports. - Works with and provides technical expertise to the appropriate directorate/office personnel, the Budget Division Director, and their staffs as a recognized NSF expert in the field. - Analyzes program impacts, assesses alternative programs, and budgets, and makes recommendations for action to be taken by the Foundation. - Serves as an expert NSF back up ("floater") covering other BD PAB budget portfolios as necessary, perhaps for extended periods of time. Keeps branch processes moving forward despite staffing interruptions.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify at the GS-15 level, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 Level in the federal government performing complex organizational program analysis. Examples of this experience include: Working knowledge of the federal budget process; ability to interpret and apply budget instructions, administrative memoranda, and policy guidelines from a technical standpoint; ability to analyze and relate financial data to work plans, strategic plans, and organizational accomplishments; knowledge of analytical and problem-solving techniques; skill in using computer applications for word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, communications and/or other applicable financial systems. In addition, experience developing alternatives and recommendations to identify and resolve issues of special concern; experience providing oversight in the financial review process, including reprogramming actions and the development of narrative justifications; experience providing technical assistance directly to senior executives. 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 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 BUDGET 2415 Eisenhower Ave Alexandria, VA 22314 US
• Name: Staffing and Classification Branch
• Email: [email protected]