SummaryThis 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).
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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 a Management and Program Analyst GS-0343-14, you will be responsible for:
• Lead development of agendas and materials for NAGB quarterly meetings, Executive Committee meetings, and Nominations Committee Meetings.
• Oversee annual cycle for NAGB Board member nominations.
• Lead preparation for new Board member orientation, oversee onboarding, and ensure Board member completion of training requirements.
• Track and facilitate regular outreach to members of the Board and use feedback to help inform planning for future Board and committee meetings.
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Conditions of employment- Relocation will not be paid.
- Must be a US Citizen
- Males 18 and over must be registered with the Selective Service.
- May be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period.
- Background Investigation is required.
Condition of Employment:As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a probationary period or trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period OR trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this vacancy announcement.If you are a current federal employee, you must meet all time-in-grade and time-after competitive appointment qualifications within 30 days of the closing date of this vacancy announcement. To verify that you meet these requirements, we will review your responses to the core eligibility questions on the occupational questionnaire, as well as your submitted resume and required documents. To make an accurate determination, you will need to include on your resume your federal position title, pay plan, occupational series, grade level, agency, dates for which you held the grade level (stated as MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY, OR MM/YYYY to PRESENT), and total hours worked per week. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).
QualificationsMinimum Qualification Requirements
You may meet the minimum qualifications for the GS-14, if you possess the specialize experience.
Specialized Experience for the GS-14
One year of experience in either federal or non-federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS-13 performing two (2) out of three (3) of the following duties or work assignments:
1. Experience leading complex, high-impact projects to improve K-12 program effectiveness, efficiency, and policy implementation by interpreting and applying laws and regulations and developing recommendations for senior leadership to resolve issues affecting mission-critical program outcomes.
2. Experience coordinating across government and K-12 stakeholders to develop executive briefings, agendas, and reports for high-level boards and committees of senior policymakers and K-12 education leaders, ensuring accuracy under tight deadlines and exercising professional judgment and discretion to support executive decision-making.
3. Experience overseeing recurring program cycles in K-12 education (e.g., nominations and onboarding for senior leaders to boards or committees), coordinating across governmental and external stakeholders to conduct outreach, refining processes to meet changing organizational needs, handling sensitive information, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
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 and skill in board governance, meeting design, and development of agendas and materials for executive-level meetings.
2. Skilled in project management, overseeing complex annual cycles, coordinating multiple priorities, and ensuring accuracy under tight deadlines
3. Ability to design and deliver onboarding and training programs for senior leaders while building effective relationships with officials and experts.
4. Skilled in stakeholder engagement and collaboration, using feedback mechanisms to strengthen relationships and inform decision-making.
5. Skilled Communicator with exceptional written and verbal abilities, adaptable under pressure, and effective at meeting rigid deadlines.
EducationEducation cannot be substituted for experience for this position and grade level.
Additional informationVeterans' Career Counseling: If you are a veteran interested in receiving tips on preparing a Federal resume and/or how to prepare for an interview, you may email [redacted] to schedule a session with a career counselor ("Veterans Counseling Session" should be placed in the subject line of the email).
Student Loan Default: If selected for this position, we will verify that you have not defaulted on any loan funded or guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Education. If you are found to be in default, we will contact you to make arrangements for repayment prior to making an official offer of employment.
Suitability and Investigation: If selected for this position, you will be required to complete the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) to determine your suitability for federal employment and successfully complete a pre-appointment investigation/background check.
Essential/Non-Essential: This position is considered non-essential for purposes of reporting to work during federal government closures.
Financial Disclosure: This position does not require financial disclosure.
Bargaining Unit: This position is included in the bargaining unit (American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 252). OR This position is not included in the bargaining unit.
Selections: Agencies have broad authority under law to hire from any appropriate source of eligibles and may fill a vacancy in the competitive service by any method authorized. We may make additional selections from this vacancy announcement within 90 days from the date the selection certificates are issued, should vacancies occur. We may also share selection certificates amongst program offices across the agency.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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As an ED employee, you will also benefit from our family-friendly work environment. As part of our commitment to maintain a work life balance, we offer excused leave for Parent/Teacher Conferences (3 hours); excused leave for annual health screenings (4 hours); and matching leave for community volunteer service. Other flexibilities that may be available to you include alternative work schedules. You may be eligible to receive a recruitment incentive for this position. To receive this incentive payment, you will be required to sign a service agreement obligating you to remain with the U.S. Department of Education for a specified period as agreed upon. You may be eligible to receive a relocation incentive for this position. To receive this incentive payment, you will be required to sign a service agreement obligating you to remain with the U.S. Department of Education for a specified period as agreed upon. You may be eligible to participate in the Student Loan Repayment Program as a recruitment incentive for this position. To receive student loan repayments, you will be required to sign a service agreement obligating you to remain with the U.S. Department of Education for a specified period as agreed upon.
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