Program Specialist

National Institutes of Health•Baltimore County, MD

About The Position

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking Program Specialists to support its Institutes and Centers. Program Specialists develop and implement comprehensive plans and strategies and coordinate the integration of day-to-day and long-range projects, programs, and activities supporting administrative functions and scientific research. The position may be filled at the GS-11, GS-12, or GS-13 level. Qualifications vary by grade. At GS-11, applicants need qualifying experience equivalent to the GS-09 level, qualifying graduate education, or a combination of education and experience. At GS-12, applicants need qualifying experience equivalent to the GS-11 level. At GS-13, applicants need specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level. The position is designated Tier II, non-emergency/teleworker. In the event of a closure, the selected employee must be available to telework or request leave. Appointment may include a one- or two-year trial or probationary period. Employment is subject to citizenship or national status requirements, background investigation, verification of qualifications, onboarding requirements, and other job-related requirements.

Requirements

Meet the U.S. citizenship requirement or provide proof of being a U.S. National by the announcement closing date.
Successfully complete a background investigation, qualification verification, onboarding forms, required-document submission, and other applicable job-related requirements.
Meet all qualification requirements within 30 calendar days of the announcement closing date, including time-in-grade requirements.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with the Selective Service.
Be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
For GS-11: demonstrate at least one year of qualifying experience equivalent to GS-09 in the Federal service, obtained in the public or private sector, involving program efficiency and effectiveness evaluation; interpreting the impact of regulations and policies on administrative programs; planning, analyzing, and evaluating priorities, resource allocations, workforce management, and performance; participating in organizational project and initiative planning and implementation; and reviewing information and developing analytical reports with recommendations; or have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or a related LL.M.; or a qualifying combination of education and specialized experience.
For GS-12: demonstrate at least one year of qualifying experience equivalent to GS-11 in the Federal service, obtained in the public or private sector, evaluating programs in areas such as grant review, program support management, financial management, procurement, quality assurance, management analysis, or administrative program management; formulating and executing action plans for business and management problems or initiatives; supporting program planning and analysis; evaluating the impact of new program policies; and determining effectiveness measures for organizational goals and objectives.
For GS-13: demonstrate one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12 in the Federal service, obtained in the public or private sector, managing office support functions such as calendar and meeting coordination, travel planning, or ordering and maintaining office supplies or equipment; developing and leading strategic action-plan implementation; providing expert organizational support for program planning and analysis; assessing new or revised program policies and recommending operational improvements; and determining and evaluating measures of effectiveness for organizational goals and objectives.
Applicants seeking qualification based on education in lieu of specialized experience are strongly encouraged to submit transcripts or a course list with titles, credit hours, and grades. Unofficial transcripts are accepted with applications; selectees must provide official transcripts before receiving an official offer.
Applicants who need reasonable accommodation for USA Hire Competency Based Assessments must submit a request and supporting documentation before beginning the assessments. Required assessments must be completed within 48 hours of receiving the access URL when the link is received after the announcement closes.

Responsibilities

Develop comprehensive plans for assigned programs, projects, activities, or initiatives.
Evaluate program operations to identify opportunities for improvement.
Develop policies, procedures, guidance, or performance measures for assigned programs.
Analyze program information to develop recommendations for management consideration.
Monitor the status of assigned program activities, projects, or actions.
Coordinate program activities with internal stakeholders, external stakeholders, or other Federal agencies.