Summary

This position leads teams of specialists or independently analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of programs and operations in meeting established goals, integrating financial, technical, and programmatic information to support informed decision-making. The role uses relevant research, legislative developments, and policy trends to advise agency managers and shape regulatory, legislative, and budgetary proposals that enhance overall program performance.

Duties

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If selected for this position, your duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Analyze and evaluate, on a quantitative or qualitative basis, the effectiveness of programs or operations in meeting established goals and objectives; and analyze and integrate program financial, technical, and other information.
• Analyze organizational priorities and provide a wide range of liaison services to support program and/or administrative functions, including the development and implementation of policies and procedures.
• Define goals to be met on major program issues, recommend a course of action, and implement the course of action chosen for various administrative areas of the organization, such as budget and fiscal management, supply, service and equipment procurement, personnel and workforce utilization, contract negotiation, construction and renovation, or space utilization.
• Develop detailed plans, goals, and objectives for the long-range implementation, administration and change of the assigned program, and develop criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of the program.
• Serve as an expert program analyst and provides assistance in one or more of the following areas: policy analysis, program oversight, evaluation activities, strategic planning, and research coordination.
• Develop and review legislative, regulatory and budgetary proposals.
• Evaluate the content of new or modified legislation, and/or agency policies and procedures for projected impact upon programs and resources.
• Maintain broad knowledge of relevant research and evaluation findings as well as legislative developments related to assigned areas. Make recommendations on new or modified developments, priorities and objectives to improve the organization's program performance.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement, including time in grade.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Based on your appointment, a one or two-year trial/probationary period may be required. A decision regarding your continued employment with NIH will be made as you near the end of this period.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for a Program Analyst, GS-0343 position at the GS-11 level, you must have:

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: 1.) Analyzing the effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of conventional problems involving program operations. 2.) Reviewing the effectiveness of policies and procedures related to the management and administration of financial and budgeting operations. 3.) Gathering and organizing statistical information to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of program operations. AND 4.) Drafting recommendations for modifying, revising, or implementing procedures to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of program operations; OR

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

In order to qualify at for a Program Analyst, GS-343 position at the GS-12 level, you must have one-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: 1.) Analyzing and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of organizational programs. 2.) Performing studies and analyses to evaluate the effectiveness of policies and procedures related to the management and administration of financial and budgeting operations. 3.) Implementing procedures to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of program operations. 4.) Recommending and implementing operations solutions to senior management.

In order to qualify for a Program Analyst, GS-0343 position at the GS-13 level, you must have one year

specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: 1.) Analyzing the effectiveness of programs and operations in achieving established goals and objectives. 2.) Developing and implementing policies to support program functions. 3.) Conducting research and reconciling conflicting data to provide recommendations for program improvement. AND 4.) Evaluating the impact of new or modified legislation, policies, and procedures on organizational programs.

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 or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

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.

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Education

If you qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience, you are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application packages. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.

Additional information

• This position is designated as a "non-emergency/teleworker" position and the selected candidate will be considered a "non-emergency/teleworker" employee. In the event of a closure, you must be available to telework or request leave.
• PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps should apply online to this announcement to receive consideration.
• Visit Help Applying for helpful information on the application process.
• If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: Reasonable Accommodation Information.
• Veterans' Preference only applies to Schedule A (disability appointment), HHS Reemployment Priority List (RPL) Eligibles, HHS Priority Reemployment List (PRL) Eligibles, and Veterans Recruitment Appointments (if applicable).
• NIH may repay certain outstanding Federally insured student loans to facilitate the recruitment and retention of highly qualified people. Recipients will be determined on a case-by-case basis based on organizational need, specific case justification, and budget limitations.
• A newly appointed or reappointed employee may receive service credit for prior work experience or active-duty uniformed service that otherwise would not be creditable for the purpose of determining his or her annual leave accrual rate. All creditable service must be directly related to the duties of the position being filled and decisions to allow for such credit must be finalized prior to the selectee's entrance on duty. Recipients will be determined on a case-by-case basis based on organizational need, specific case justification, and budget limitations.
• A newly appointed or reappointed individual may receive a recruitment incentive. Recipients will be determined on a case-by-case basis based on organizational need, specific case justification, and budget limitations.
• A current federal government employee may receive a relocation incentive if moving from a different geographic location. Recipients will be determined on a case-by-case basis based on organizational need, specific case justification, and budget limitations.
• At the supervisor's discretion, this position may offer work schedule flexibilities: telework compressed schedules, flexible schedules.

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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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