- Position Title
- Supervisory Grants and Contract Policy Analyst (Branch Chief) MP
- Agency
- National Science Foundation
- Announcement Number
- DIAS-25-12638080 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, December 10, 2024 to Thursday, December 26, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current NSF employee?
3.
Are you a 30% or more disabled veteran? If so, you may be eligible to be considered for a noncompetitive temporary appointment. Under this eligibility, you may be converted to a permanent position, but conversion is not guaranteed. To be eligible, you must:
- Be a disabled veteran rated by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as having a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more; OR, be a disabled veteran who retired from active military service with a disability rating of 30 percent or more.
- Submit the appropriate documentation listed in the SF-15: 1) A. Documentation of Service and Separation (e.g., DD-214); AND, 2) C. Documentation of Compensable Service-Connected Disability (10% or more) (e.g., VA Letter). Submission of the SF-15 is not required. This documentation must be submitted with your application package, before the announcement closes.
- Select "Yes" to this eligibility question.
4.
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:
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.
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
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.
5.
Are you a current/former federal employee who meets one of the following Merit Promotion eligibilities:
Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy. Visit USAJOBS's for more information on eligibility. If you separated from Federal Government employment, you may obtain a copy of your SF-50 via the Federal Records Center, National Archives and Records Administration.
Based on the above, are you eligible to apply as a status applicant/reinstatement eligible?
- Current career/career-conditional federal employee applying for a PROMOTION or TRANSFER to a position with a higher grade/pay band or higher promotion potential than you previously held on a permanent basis?
- Former career/career-conditional federal employee with "Status" applying for REINSTATEMENT to a position with a higher grade/pay band or higher promotion potential than you previously held on a permanent basis?
Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy. Visit USAJOBS's for more information on eligibility. If you separated from Federal Government employment, you may obtain a copy of your SF-50 via the Federal Records Center, National Archives and Records Administration.
Based on the above, are you eligible to apply as a status applicant/reinstatement eligible?
6.
Are you a current/former federal employee who meets one of the following non-competitive eligibilities:
Based on the above, are you eligible to apply as a non-competitive or reinstatement eligible?
- Current career/career-conditional federal employee applying for REASSIGNMENT, CHANGE-TO-LOWER GRADE, REPROMOTION, or TRANSFER, and you currently or previously held a position with the same grade/pay band or higher and the same or higher promotion potential on a permanent basis?
- Former career/career-conditional federal employee with "Status", applying for REINSTATEMENT, and you previously held a position with the same grade/pay band or higher and the same or higher promotion potential on a permanent basis?
Based on the above, are you eligible to apply as a non-competitive or reinstatement eligible?
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Are you interested in, and eligible for, a non-competitive appointment as a Military Spouse Eligible under E.O. 13832 and P.L. 115-232: The spouse of a member of the armed forces on active duty, the spouse of a 100 percent disabled member of the armed forces, or the spouse of a deceased member of the armed forces? If so, you may be eligible to be considered for a noncompetitive appointment.
Required Documents:
Required Documents:
- Spouse of a member of armed forces:
- Active duty orders for your spouse or other documentation from the military showing that your spouse is on active duty.
- Documentation verifying marriage (i.e., a marriage license or other legal documentation verifying marriage).
- Spouse of a 100 percent disabled member of the armed forces or deceased member of the armed forces
- Documentation showing your spouse was released, discharged or retired from active duty due to a service-connected disability of a rating of 100% or discharged due to death.
- Documentation verifying marriage (i.e., a marriage license or other legal documentation verifying marriage)
- A statement certifying that you are the un-remarried widow or widower of the service member (if applicable)
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Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past twelve months?
-OR-Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and are requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility due to your military service, status as a full-time student or other experience related to this position (you must provide supporting documentation?
-OR-Are you a current or former Peace Corps employee who has completed at least 36 months of continuous service and has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years?
For more information on eligibility visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/peace-corps/
Based on the above and the referenced web page, are you eligible, and do you wish to be considered for, a noncompetitive appointment as a former Peace Corps volunteer or a current or former Peace Corps staff member? If so, you must select "Yes" and provide the required documents with your application package, before the announcement closes.
-OR-Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and are requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility due to your military service, status as a full-time student or other experience related to this position (you must provide supporting documentation?
-OR-Are you a current or former Peace Corps employee who has completed at least 36 months of continuous service and has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years?
For more information on eligibility visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/peace-corps/
Based on the above and the referenced web page, are you eligible, and do you wish to be considered for, a noncompetitive appointment as a former Peace Corps volunteer or a current or former Peace Corps staff member? If so, you must select "Yes" and provide the required documents with your application package, before the announcement closes.
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Do you have an intellectual disability, severe physical disability, or psychiatric disability that qualifies you for a Schedule A Disability [5CFR 213.3102(u)] appointment? For more information on eligibility visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/individuals-with-disabilities/
Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
10.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND:
For more information on eligibility visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/
Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
Based on the above, are you eligible to apply as a status applicant through the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA)?
- --you served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military; OR
- --you are entitled to veterans' preference?
For more information on eligibility visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/
Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
Based on the above, are you eligible to apply as a status applicant through the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA)?
11.
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:
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.
- copy of your current (or last) performance rating of record; and,
- proof of ICTAP eligibility or proof of CTAP eligibility
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.
12.
Do you work for an excepted service agency that has an interchange agreement with OPM or are you otherwise eligible for a competitive service appointment through an authority not regulated by OPM? If so, you may be eligible to be considered for a noncompetitive appointment.
For more information on eligibility visit: Competitive Hiring (opm.gov)
Based on the above and the referenced web page, are you eligible, and do you wish to be considered for, a noncompetitive appointment under this mechanism? If so, you must select "Yes" and provide the required documents with your application package, before the announcement closes.
For more information on eligibility visit: Competitive Hiring (opm.gov)
Based on the above and the referenced web page, are you eligible, and do you wish to be considered for, a noncompetitive appointment under this mechanism? If so, you must select "Yes" and provide the required documents with your application package, before the announcement closes.
13.
Are you now, or have you been in the last 5 years, a political appointee?
Assessment 1
1.
GS-15 Choose the answer that best describes your experience:
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
2.
Selective Placement Factor: I have expert and authoritative knowledge of the Uniform Guidance as articulated by 2 CFR 200.
3.
Select the products that you have composed. (Select all that apply)
4.
Select the response that best reflects your ability to communicate information orally to diverse groups of people, including high-level officials.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
5.
Have you worked closely with team members and management to resolve problems, analyze alternatives, negotiate differences, and make improvements as related to staff or team member performance?
6.
Choose the leadership competency you believe is your strongest. (Select one)
7.
Select the laws and regulations for which you have a working knowledge and that you have routinely and successfully applied at work. (Select all that apply)
8.
Identify from the list below, the policies of which you have expert and authoritative knowledge. (Select all that apply)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
9.
Have you served on working groups or committees representing your office?
10.
Have you conducted formal briefings to senior management, a major awardee, major constituency group, or to a group of awardees?
11.
As a leader of a team, first-line supervisor or higher, I have effectively performed the following duties. Be prepared to provide specific examples of your experience in any of these areas if you are called for an interview. (Select all that apply)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
12.
As a manager or someone in a position of leadership, I have made timely, complex decisions when data is limited and in consideration of consequences.
13.
Select the statement which best describes your experience providing customer service to internal and/or external customers. (Select one)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
14.
I have experience evaluating the impact of new or updated regulations, guidelines, rules, laws, Executive Orders, and similar guidelines have on existing organizational policies and procedures.
15.
In what ways have you evaluated program effectiveness, made recommendations, and reported findings to management? Select all that apply.
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Select the response that represents your HIGHEST level of experience organizing action-oriented tasks that required planning, coordination, and follow-up with others.