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Position Title: Program Analyst, GS-0343-11/12 NF
Agency: National Science Foundation
Announcement Number: BIO-23-12093565 Opens in new window
Open Period: Thursday, September 14, 2023 to Thursday, September 28, 2023

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Eligibilities

1.
Have you been laid off or received a letter stating that you will be laid off from the National Science Foundation? If so, you may be entitled to selection priority under the under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP). You must submit the following documents with your application:

copy of your current (or last) performance rating of record; and,
proof of CTAP eligibility

Note: Your proof of eligibility MUST show the position, grade level and duty location of the position from which you were (or will be) separated and your full performance level or career ladder. To ensure you fulfil this requirement, submit an SF-50 (Notification of a Personnel Action) that contains this information along with your proof of CTAP eligibility. Visit OPM's CTAP page for more information on eligibility and required documentation.

Based on the above and the referenced web page, are you eligible for CTAP? If so, you must select "Yes" and provide the required documents with your application package, before the announcement closes.

A. Yes

B. No

2.
Do you currently work at the National Science Foundation? If so, you may be eligible to apply to this vacancy announcement. To be eligible, you must:

Be a current permanent NSF employee on a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service. If you are unsure of your eligibility, access eOPF and open your latest Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50): Block 24 -Tenure must be "1 - Permanent" or "2 - Conditional" AND Block 34 - Position Occupied must be "1 -Competitive Service." If you are still unsure of your eligibility, contact the individual listed in the vacancy announcement for assistance.

Based on the above, are you eligible to apply as an NSF Employee? If you work at NSF, select "Yes", submit the required documentation, and we will make the determination for you.

A. Yes

B. No

Preferences

1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.

Assessment 1

1. GS-11 level: Choose the answer that best describes your education and/or experience.

A. I possess 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.

B. I possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.

C. I possess three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.

D. A combination of post high school education and experience that combined meet the qualification requirements for this position.

E. I do not possess the education or experience described above.

2. GS-12: Choose the answer that best describes your experience.

A. I possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level 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 on-going 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.

B. I do not possess the experience described above.

3. I have experience developing the following types of documents using software programs.

A. Narrative reports

B. Memoranda

C. Tables

D. Statistical information

E. Technical reports

F. Correspondence

G. Procedural orders and instructions

H. Data Bases

I. None of the above.

4. Select the statement that best describes your experience working on teams to manage or implement projects:

A. I have not worked on teams to manage or implement projects.

B. I have participated on teams to manage or implement projects.

C. I have led teams to manage or implement projects.

5. Select the response that represents your highest level of experience organizing action-oriented tasks that required planning, coordination, and follow up with others.

A. I do not have experience organizing tasks that required planning, coordination, and follow up with others.

B. I have organized my own priorities to ensure that responses to action-oriented tasks are timely.

C. I organized action-oriented tasks using an automated tracking system to regularly ensure that documents and action items are completed timely by the responsible party or parties.

D. I have kept actively aware of requests for action or information and followed up with the responsible individuals to ensure timely and appropriate response.

E. I have coordinated specific events, such as workshops, conferences, meetings, or student teaching assignments, where I was responsible for logistical arrangements (e.g., refreshments, visual aids, lesson plans, location, or materials).

F. I have regularly coordinated and collected responses from other offices, organizations, or individuals in response to action-oriented tasks. I summarized responses received and ensured that the supervisor or higher level official had necessary and relevant background information and materials.

7. Choose the analytical and evaluative method and technique(s) you have used to analyze program issues and/or problems concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations:

A. Information collection

B. Information analysis

C. Writing

D. Editing

E. Data mining

F. Spreadsheets

G. Abstracting

H. Information dissemination

I. None of the above.

9. Select the response that describes your highest level of experience analyzing operational problems or issues (e.g. bottlenecks, conflicts) and recommending solutions.

A. I recommended and implemented a solution that permanently resolved the systemic operational problem or issue.

B. I have successfully implemented solutions that I recommended to resolve systemic operational problems or issues.

C. I have recommended solutions to systemic operational problems or issues.

D. I have identified and gathered information around an operational problem or issue.

E. I have not performed this job function in my work assignments.

10. Which of the following have you performed to communicate orally to coordinate complex processes.

A. I have not communicated orally to coordinate complex processes.

B. I maintained liaison with other program offices or other agencies when coordinating a complex process.

C. I have explained complex processes to customers.

D. I have influenced managers or others to accept and implement findings and recommendations on organizational improvement or program effectiveness.

E. I have presented program initiatives or complex processes to individuals outside of the organization such as at a workshop or conference.

F. I have presented program initiatives or complex processes within the organization such as at a meeting.

G. I have represented an organizational entity consisting of multiple divisions or offices in a meeting with external groups where I was required to explain administrative or technical material.

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