Program Analyst - Alexandria, United States - National Science Foundation

Description

SummaryThis position is located in the Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships, Strategic Partnerships Hub (TIP/SPH).

The incumbent serves as the lead analyst for the SPH and applies qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques and information management skills to capture, assemble, analyze, and disseminate data for assigned projects and reports, and conducts complex analyses on a broad range of partnership activities and data from across the agency.

This job is open toCareer transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Internal to an agencyCurrent federal employees of this agency. Clarification from the agencyNSF agency employee on OR eligible for permanent competitive service appointments.

DutiesAs a Program Analyst (Partnership Analyst), you will perform the following duties:

Applies qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques and information management skills to capture, assemble, analyze, and disseminate data for assigned projects and reports, and conducts complex analyses on a broad range of partnership activities and data.

Maintains in-depth awareness of new legislation, policies or trends that have the potential to or will impact NSF partnership reporting.

Supports strategic planning for partnerships and supports leadership in the development of partnerships tracking and evaluation practices and procedures and works closely with other organizations within NSF to establish, maintain, and track partnerships.

Provides technical assistance across all NSF directorates on monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) approaches for partnerships, including responding to ad-hoc requests, developing training content for partnership reporting tools and applications, and providing specialized support.

Serves as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR)/AOR and/or alternates on Strategic Partnerships contracts, task orders, or other project management-related initiatives within TIP.

This entails monitoring project implementation progress under contracts, grants, sub-grants, and/or cooperative agreements.
Tracks and reports progress against the various activities' implementation plans and work plans.
Responsible for the day-to-day project management.

Participates in collaborative activities with partners from other government entities and the private sector, including representing TIP and NSF on working groups.

Leverages diverse and collaborative networks with these entities/organizations.
Requirements Conditions of EmploymentApplicants do not need to seek their supervisor's approval to apply for this detail opportunity.
However, supervisory approval is required before the detail may be made effective.
Candidates selected for a detail will remain at their current grade and rate of pay.
This detail/temporary promotion is for a period of 120-days and may be extended up to one year. The detail/temporary promotion may be terminated at any time during this period.
Upon conclusion of the detail/temporary promotion, you will be returned to your former office and position/grade.
Candidates selected for a temporary promotion or eligible for a lateral reassignment may be made permanent. Candidates selected for a detail may not be made permament.


Additional Requirements:

Time in Grade Requirement:

Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade/equivalent.

You must meet eligibility & qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date.
You must answer all job-related questions in the NSF eRecruit questionnaire & any external assessment that is included.
All online applicants must provide a valid email address.

If your email address is inaccurate or your mailbox is full/blocked, you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.

This position is in the bargaining unit represented by AFGE Local 3403.It is NSF policy that NSF personnel employed at or IPAs detailed to NSF are not permitted to participate in foreign government talent recruitment programs.

Failure to comply with this NSF policy could result in disciplinary action up to & including removal from Federal Service or termination of an IPA assignment & referral to the Office of Inspector General.

Foreign Talent DefinitionsNSF has determined that all of its positions are eligible for telework.

Work suitable for telework depends on job duties; therefore, employees must receive approval from their supervisor for telework and have a telework agreement in place.

Entering into a telework agreement is voluntary.

QualificationsTo qualify at the GS-13 level, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 Level service utilizing qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques to assess partnership activities.

Examples of specialized experience include:

capturing, assembling, analyzing, and disseminating data; evaluating legislation for impacts to partnership activities or reporting; tracking and evaluating partnerships; providing data to validate partnerships, the need to expand or reduce existing partnerships; and/or establish new partnerships.

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.

CANDIDATES WHO DO NOT MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS OR WHO DO NOT SCORE IN THE BEST QUALIFIED GROUP, MAY BE CONSIDERED FOR A DETAIL TO THIS POSITION IN LIEU OF A TEMPORARY PROMOTION (BUT ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR PERMANENT PLACEMENT INTO THE POSITION.) EducationEducation may enhance skills required for this position; however, no substitution of education for specialized experience may be made at this level.

Additional informationRelocation Expenses will not be paid.

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 ResourcesVeteran's Preference:

If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume.

Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.

For 5-point veterans' preference, please provide your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty, or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions.

For 10-point veterans' preference, please submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, DD-214, and the VA letter or other required documentation as specified on the SF-15.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA)

Requests:

If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application.

Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments.

Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis.

If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments.

You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement.

To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here:
announcement may be used to fill like positions in other organizations within the National Science Foundation.
BenefitsA career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.

As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement.

Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this position.

You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):AccountabilityAttention to DetailCommunicationCustomer ServiceDecision MakingFlexibilityInfluencing/NegotiatingIntegrity/HonestyInterpersonal SkillsLearningProblem SolvingProject ManagementReading ComprehensionReasoningSelf-ManagementStress ToleranceTeam BuildingTeamworkTo be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process.

In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.

Applicants eligible for selection preference under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) must meet the agency definition of "well qualified." At NSF, this means a score of 90.0 or higher.

In the merit promotion selection process, formal performance appraisals may be considered if voluntarily submitted by the applicant.

To preview the application questionnaire, click the following link:
career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.

As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Required DocumentsAs a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits.

Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.

You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

All applicants should submit a resume/CV of their choice and may also submit a cover letter.

If you are an NSF employee on or eligible for a permanent, competitive service position or you are an NSF employee who is reinstatement eligible based on prior Federal permanent, competitive service, you need not submit documents to confirm status.

Performance appraisals may be considered during the evaluation process if voluntarily submittedAll uploading must be completed before 11:59 PM Eastern time on the vacancy closing date.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER, DATE OF BIRTH, OR ANY OTHER PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION ON YOUR APPLICATION DOCUMENTS.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees fromschools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to ApplyPlease read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application.

To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include the initial online assessment and submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

The application process is as follows:
To begin the application process, click the Apply Online button.
Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation.
Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date.

After submitting an online application, you will be notified whether or not you are required to take additional online assessments through the USA Hire Competency Based Assessment system.

This message will be delivered to you via email notification. The email may be routed to your "Spam" or "Junk" folder.

If you are asked to take the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be presented with a unique URL to access the USA Hire system.

Access to USA Hire is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. Be sure to review all instructions prior to beginning your USA Hire Assessments. Click here for Computer System Requirements )Note, set aside at least 3 hours to take these assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time.

If you need to stop the assessments and continue at a later time, you can re-use the URL sent to you via email and also found in your USAJOBS account under the "Track my application" link for the corresponding application.

To update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account ). There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.

To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account at On the Home page, scroll down and locate your job application.

Once the job has been located, click the "Track this application" link on the right under the application date.

The page will refresh to display the Agency's Application Information page where you can scroll down and review any notifications the agency has sent you.

The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated.

For information on what each Application Status means, visit:
contact informationStaffing and Classification .govAddressNATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION, PARTNERSHIPS OFFICE2415 Eisenhower AveAlexandria, VA 22314USNext stepsBased on your application and your responses to the application questionnaire, you may be presented with instructions on how to access the USA Hire system to complete the online assessments. The online assessments must be completed within 48 hours following the close of this announcement. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation for the assessment should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended.

Your assessment results will be kept on record for one year and used toward future positions for which you might apply that require the same assessments.

You may check the status of your application at any time on the USAJOBS website.
Applicants should click 'Track this Application' in the Applicant Dashboard to receive application updates.
Fair and TransparentThe Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

PolicyCriminal history inquiriesReasonable accommodation policyFinancial suitabilitySelective ServiceNew employee probationary periodSignature and false statementsPrivacy ActSocial security number requestRequired DocumentsAll applicants should submit a resume/CV of their choice and may also submit a cover letter.

If you are an NSF employee on or eligible for a permanent, competitive service position or you are an NSF employee who is reinstatement eligible based on prior Federal permanent, competitive service, you need not submit documents to confirm status.

Performance appraisals may be considered during the evaluation process if voluntarily submittedAll uploading must be completed before 11:
59 PM Eastern time on the vacancy closing date.


IMPORTANT NOTE:

PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER, DATE OF BIRTH, OR ANY OTHER PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION ON YOUR APPLICATION DOCUMENTS.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees fromschools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to ApplyPlease read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application.

To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include the initial online assessment and submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

The application process is as follows:
To begin the application process, click the Apply Online button.
Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation.
Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date.

After submitting an online application, you will be notified whether or not you are required to take additional online assessments through the USA Hire Competency Based Assessment system.

This message will be delivered to you via email notification. The email may be routed to your "Spam" or "Junk" folder.

If you are asked to take the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be presented with a unique URL to access the USA Hire system.

Access to USA Hire is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. Be sure to review all instructions prior to beginning your USA Hire Assessments. Click here for Computer System Requirements )Note, set aside at least 3 hours to take these assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time.

If you need to stop the assessments and continue at a later time, you can re-use the URL sent to you via email and also found in your USAJOBS account under the "Track my application" link for the corresponding application.

To update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account ). There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.

To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account at On the Home page, scroll down and locate your job application.

Once the job has been located, click the "Track this application" link on the right under the application date.

The page will refresh to display the Agency's Application Information page where you can scroll down and review any notifications the agency has sent you.

The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated.

For information on what each Application Status means, visit:
contact informationStaffing and Classification .govAddressNATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION, PARTNERSHIPS OFFICE2415 Eisenhower AveAlexandria, VA 22314USNext stepsBased on your application and your responses to the application questionnaire, you may be presented with instructions on how to access the USA Hire system to complete the online assessments. The online assessments must be completed within 48 hours following the close of this announcement. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation for the assessment should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended.

Your assessment results will be kept on record for one year and used toward future positions for which you might apply that require the same assessments.

You may check the status of your application at any time on the USAJOBS website.
Applicants should click 'Track this Application' in the Applicant Dashboard to receive application updates.
Fair & TransparentThe Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) PolicyReasonable accommodation policyCriminal history inquiriesFinancial suitabilitySelective ServiceNew employee probationary periodSignature and false statementsPrivacy ActSocial security number request