Education Policy Analyst, AD-1701-00, GS-15 Equivalent (Excepted Service) (Term NTE 3 YRS)

Full Job Description

This position is located in the National Assessment Governing Board (NAGB), in Washington, DC.

The National Assessment Governing Board (NAGB) sets policy for the National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP).

Minimum Qualification Requirements You may meet the minimum qualifications for the AD-1701-00, GS-15 equivalent if you possess the specialize experience, education, or a combination of the two.

Specialized Experience for the AD-1701-00, GS-15 equivalent is demonstrated by performing one year of experience equivalent to the AD-1701-00/GS-14 level in two (2) of the following three (3) duties or work assignments: 1.

Experience identifying, developing, and implementing innovative approaches and creative solutions to complex technical problems, including those involving large-scale systems or processes. 2.

Experience with large-scale student assessments (e.g., NAEP or similar), including understanding assessment frameworks, achievement levels, reporting standards, and technological infrastructure for assessment programs.

3.

Experience formulating and implementing education or assessment policy at the national or federal level, including developing strategic plans or policy roadmaps that address complex technical and programmatic challenges.

Basic Experience Requirements: Degree: that included or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position.

or Combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major in education, or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position, plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in A above.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) The quality of your experience will be measured by the extent to which you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs).

You do not need to provide separate narrative responses to these KSAs, as they will be measured by your responses to the occupational questionnaire (you may preview the occupational questionnaire by clicking the link at the end of the Evaluations section of this vacancy announcement).

1. Knowledge in large-scale student assessments. 2. Skill in communicating effectively with decision-makers at federal, state, and local levels. 3.

Skill in interacting with highly technical specialists and experts and integrating technical insights into policy recommendations. 4.

Ability to plan, organize, and direct complex, large-scale projects involving multiple stakeholders and interdependent tasks. 5.

Knowledge of legislative and executive branch budget and appropriations processes. Major Duties:

APPLICATION LIMIT: This vacancy announcement is limited to the first 200 applications received and will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the day that we receive the 200th application, or at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the listed closing date, whichever occurs first.

We encourage you to read this entire vacancy announcement prior to submitting your application.

As an EDUCATION POLICY ANALYST, AD-1701-00 equivalent GS-15, you will be responsible for: • Managing the Board's formulation of policy guidance to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) for implementing innovations to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP).

• Assisting in implementing a broad strategy to engage with key NAEP stakeholders to inform the development and implementation of policy guidance on innovations.

• Engaging with a range of experts in assessment design and development, assessment technology and artificial intelligence to evaluate innovative ideas for NAEP.

• Facilitating implementation of Board policy guidance through influence, collaboration, and creativity.

• Supporting the review of proposed and pending legislation and budget recommendations relevant to NAEP innovation.