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Position Title
Grant and Contract Cost Analyst, GS-1109-9 Recent Graduates
Agency
National Science Foundation
Announcement Number
DIAS-25-12588844 Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 to Tuesday, December 24, 2024
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a recent graduate who has, within the previous two years, completed or will complete by the date indicated in the job announcement, a qualifying Associate's, Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate, professional, vocational or technical degree or certificate program?

Note: Veterans unable to apply within two years of receiving their degree due to military service obligation have up to six years after degree completion to apply.

For more information on eligibility visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/

Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
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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.
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4. Have you been laid off or received a letter stating that you will be laid off from federal employment, or have your disability payments from your previous federal employment stopped? If so, you may be entitled to selection priority under the under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) or 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 ICTAP eligibility or 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 ICTAP or CTAP eligibility.  Visit OPM's ICTAP or CTAP page for more information on eligibility and required documentation. 

Based on the above and the referenced web pages, are you eligible for ICTAP or CTAP?  If so, you must select "Yes" and provide the required documents with your application package, before the announcement closes.
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5. Are you now, or have you been in the last 5 years, a political appointee? (limit characters)
6. 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.

Do you have a disability (physical or mental) that you believe will interfere with completing the online assessments and require a Reasonable Accommodation?

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Assessment 1
1. GS-9 Choose the answer below that best reflects your experience.
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2. Select the activities in which you have knowledge or experience involving reviewing, analyzing, and recommending improvements or solutions to financial processes.
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3. Identify all the areas in which you have experience in analyzing and developing information to be used to formulate public policy, corporate policy, or strategic plans for financial institutions or financial markets. (Select all that apply)
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4. Which of the following analytical activities have you performed?
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5. What experience do you have applying knowledge of research administration rules and regulations required to administer a portfolio or grant and cooperative agreements?
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6. Identify from the list below, the policies of which you have knowledge.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
7. Do you have experience working with U.S. Government award regulations and policy guidance such as 2 CFR 200, 48 CFR Chapter 1, and 48 CFR Chapter 99?
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8. I have routinely drafted, edited, or had a role in developing the following material (select all that apply):
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9. Please choose the option that describes your experience with drafting and editing written materials (for example: articles, white papers, reports, briefing documents, position papers, speeches, testimonies) requiring expertise in analyzing issues. (select one):
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10. Identify the types of agreements and contracts you have administered audits.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
11. Do you have experience providing oversight, monitoring, and/or reviewing awardees accounting and financial systems?
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12. From the list below, identify the activities for which you have knowledge.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
13. Do you have in-depth experience resolving audit findings?
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