Program Specialist

Full Job Description

NIH is seeking Program Specialist to provide organizational support for planning, analyzing, coordinating, evaluating, and directing the development of priorities, performance metrics, resource allocations, work force management, and/or performance for organizational objectives to support NIH operational requirements.

If you have expertise in these fields, please make sure to highlight and thoroughly describe your experience in your resume.

In order to qualify for a Program Specialist, GS-0301 position at the GS-09 level, you must have: A.

completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or an LL.B. or J.D., if related; OR B.

1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: assisting in the development and implementation of program practices and procedures; participating in administrative or management studies, such as analyzing data, developing formats to report the results of studies; and providing support for program planning and analysis activities utilizing integrated reporting systems; OR C.

a combination of post baccalaureate education related to the position and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position In order to qualify for a Program Specialist, Gs-0301 position at the GS-11 level, you must: A.

completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or an LL.M., if related; OR B.

1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: evaluating program efficiency and effectiveness; interpreting the impact of regulations and policies on administrative programs; planning, analyzing, and evaluating priorities, resource allocations, work force management, and performance in support of operational requirements; participating in the development and implementation of plans for organizational projects and initiatives; reviewing information and developing analytical reports with recommendations; OR C.

a combination of post baccalaureate education related to the position and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position.

You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay.

Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire.

Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time.

Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy.

Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time.

Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12916187 Major Duties:

Develop and implement comprehensive plans and strategies for the internal and external integration of day-to-day and long-range projects, actions and activities.

Analyze and evaluate, on a quantitative or qualitative basis, the effectiveness of programs or operations in meeting established goals and objectives and analyze program performance data to identify issues and make recommendations for improvement.

Participate in developing timely and executable plans of action for assigned programs requiring extensive coordination.

Evaluate the impact of new program policies and procedures and determine measures of effectiveness and participate with decision-makers in setting organizational goals and objectives.

Participate in special studies, which include analyzing data, developing formats to report the results of studies, and recommending alternative courses of action.

Develop recommendations and policies and prepare and issue procedures and guidelines for implementation of program or administrative policies, delegations, and requirements.