- Position Title
- Program Analyst
- Agency
- National Endowment for the Arts
- Announcement Number
- DEST-11193279-21-JC Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, September 14, 2021 to Monday, September 20, 2021
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
Select the appropriate eligibility item(s) based on the below recruitment considerations.
Category Rating: All applicants will receive consideration for Category Rating, eligibility selections are not required.
Merit Promotion: You will only receive consideration (if eligible) under competitive merit promotion procedures if you select any of the following eligibilities: I/CTAP, Competitive Merit Promotion, VEOA or Land Management Eligible under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act.
Non-Competitive: You will only receive consideration (if eligible) under non-competitive and/or Special Hiring Authority if you select any of the following eligibilities: Persons with Schedule A disability, 30% Disabled Veteran, Non-Competitive Appointment, or Veterans Recruitment Appointment (up to GS-11 equivalent positions).
Category Rating: All applicants will receive consideration for Category Rating, eligibility selections are not required.
Merit Promotion: You will only receive consideration (if eligible) under competitive merit promotion procedures if you select any of the following eligibilities: I/CTAP, Competitive Merit Promotion, VEOA or Land Management Eligible under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act.
Non-Competitive: You will only receive consideration (if eligible) under non-competitive and/or Special Hiring Authority if you select any of the following eligibilities: Persons with Schedule A disability, 30% Disabled Veteran, Non-Competitive Appointment, or Veterans Recruitment Appointment (up to GS-11 equivalent positions).
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm: • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy • your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent. You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
3.
Are you currently employed as a Federal civilian employee on a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service?
-OR-
Were you formerly employed, but not currently, as a Federal civilian employee on a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
• career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
• your status is in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
Please note: Under competitive merit promotion procedures, any individual who has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under a non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet "time-in-grade" requirements (have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade of the grade for which you are applying).
-OR-
Were you formerly employed, but not currently, as a Federal civilian employee on a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
• career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
• your status is in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
Please note: Under competitive merit promotion procedures, any individual who has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under a non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet "time-in-grade" requirements (have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade of the grade for which you are applying).
4.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm: • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy • your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent. You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
5.
Are you a current or former employee of a land management agency (Forest Service; Bureau of Land Management; National Park Service; Fish and Wildlife Service; Bureau of Indian Affairs; or Bureau of Reclamation) who:
• was originally hired to a time-limited position under a competitive appointment; and,
• served one or more time-limited appointments at a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; and,
• performed at an acceptable level of service during each period of service; and,
• if no longer employed by the land management agency, have been separated for no more than two years, and departed that position in good standing.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) and performance appraisal that demonstrates you meet the requirements outlined in the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act.
• was originally hired to a time-limited position under a competitive appointment; and,
• served one or more time-limited appointments at a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; and,
• performed at an acceptable level of service during each period of service; and,
• if no longer employed by the land management agency, have been separated for no more than two years, and departed that position in good standing.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) and performance appraisal that demonstrates you meet the requirements outlined in the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act.
6.
Are you a current Federal employee who holds or has previously held a career or career-conditional position in the competitive service with equal or higher promotion potential as the position being announced?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
• career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
• your status is in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
-OR-
Are you a former Federal employee who previously held a career or career-conditional position in the competitive service with equal or higher promotion potential as the position being announced?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your last Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
• career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
• your status is in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
-OR-
Are you a former Federal employee who previously held a career or career-conditional position in the competitive service, separated from the Federal Government over a year ago, and your last performance rating on record as a Federal employee was at least Fully Successful (or equivalent)?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your last Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status AND your last Federal performance appraisal plan.
Your SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
• career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
• your status is in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
Your last Federal performance appraisal plan must reflect:
• Rating of Fully Successful (or equivalent)
-OR-
Do you meet one of the following Non-Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibility designations? Disabled veteran receiving 30% or more disability compensation from the VA; or Individual eligible under other non-competitive appointment authorities such as: Military spouses under E.O. 13473; Certain former overseas employees; Present and former Peace Corps, Vista or Action volunteers; Former White House staff; Present and former Foreign Service officers and employees; Certain National Guard technicians; OPM Interchange Agreement and Other Miscellaneous Authorities. To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting. For example, a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service; a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50); etc.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
• career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
• your status is in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
-OR-
Are you a former Federal employee who previously held a career or career-conditional position in the competitive service with equal or higher promotion potential as the position being announced?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your last Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
• career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
• your status is in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
-OR-
Are you a former Federal employee who previously held a career or career-conditional position in the competitive service, separated from the Federal Government over a year ago, and your last performance rating on record as a Federal employee was at least Fully Successful (or equivalent)?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your last Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status AND your last Federal performance appraisal plan.
Your SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
• career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
• your status is in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
Your last Federal performance appraisal plan must reflect:
• Rating of Fully Successful (or equivalent)
-OR-
Do you meet one of the following Non-Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibility designations? Disabled veteran receiving 30% or more disability compensation from the VA; or Individual eligible under other non-competitive appointment authorities such as: Military spouses under E.O. 13473; Certain former overseas employees; Present and former Peace Corps, Vista or Action volunteers; Former White House staff; Present and former Foreign Service officers and employees; Certain National Guard technicians; OPM Interchange Agreement and Other Miscellaneous Authorities. To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting. For example, a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service; a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50); etc.
7.
Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments? If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions. For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
8.
Reasonable Accommodations for taking the online assessments are provided on a case-by-case basis only to qualified individuals with a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended.
Do you have a disability (physical or mental) that you believe will interfere with completing the online assessments and require a Reasonable Accommodation?
9.
Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions and you: • served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility) OR • are entitled to veterans' preference If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Certification of Information Accuracy.
It is important to note that all of your responses are subject to review and verification. If after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications and or experience, you will be rated ineligible or your score will be lowered.
1.
Select one statement from the choices below to show how you meet the qualification requirements for this position at the GS-12 level:
2.
Select one statement from the choices below to show how you meet the qualification requirements for this position at the GS-13 level:
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
3.
Conduct research and evaluation studies.
4.
Formulate research questions and hypotheses.
5.
Conduct literature reviews.
6.
Develop logic models and theories of change.
7.
Write and edit research and evaluation reports.
8.
Design and administer high-quality research instruments and/or protocols to collect data.
9.
Analyze and report on quantitative and qualitative data and information from a variety of sources.
10.
Conduct descriptive and complex statistical analyses of structured data.
11.
Conduct qualitative analyses of unstructured data.
12.
Coordinate the development and implementation of an organization's learning agenda.
13.
Manage or oversee a contract, including conducting the pre-solicitation tasks of market research, preparation of statements of work, and cost estimation.
14.
Participate in technical contract evaluation teams and/or make recommendations for awards.
15.
Coordinate the project schedule and deliverable review process and approve deliverables and payments
16.
Monitor contractor progress and performance through regular check-ins to ensures that contract execution remains in scope.
17.
Maintain project records in preparation for contract closeout.
18.
Coordinate and/or implements external outreach and communications supporting office goals.
19.
Develop, implement, and/or monitors office communications strategies with support of other office staff.
20.
Coordinate production and design of office e-newsletter and other promotional materials.
21.
Maintain and update all communications distribution lists, including lists of research contacts and lists of previous and potential contractors for the office.
22.
Facilitate regular reviews of webpages in order to update content as needed.
23.
Perform product/publication reviews, including proofreading, fact-checking, and editing reports.
24.
Respond to and initiate written, telephone or personal contact with staff, applicants, panelists, grantees and cooperators, and others.
25.
Answer questions, provide information and technical assistance, and work out solutions to any of a wide-range of problems or issues.
26.
Use compelling data visualizations, including but not limited to maps and graphs, and concise and readable narrative.
27.
Prepare briefings for senior staff about research and evaluation activities and results.
28.
Coordinate the application guidelines development process for a grants program.
29.
Develop solicitations for cooperative agreements.
30.
Recruit panelists for grant and cooperative agreement panels.
31.
Coordinate technical and logistical aspects of grant and cooperative agreement panel meetings, including preparing materials and documentation for review by panelists.
32.
Make decisions and recommendations on the propriety of grant actions as may be appropriate to assure fiscal and administrative control and compliance with applicable regulations and procedures.
33.
Review and process amendments including scope, budget, and time, in accordance with the Arts Endowment's policies and procedures and Federal guidelines.
34.
Administer cooperative and interagency agreements, including preparing material for senior management review and approval.
35.
Processing payments and amendments for cooperative and interagency agreements.
36.
Ensuring that final reports, closeout, and archiving requirements are completed.
37.
Certification of Information Accuracy. If you fail to answer this question, you will be disqualified from consideration for this position. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.