Program Specialist

National Institutes of Health•Durham, NC

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About The Position

The Program Specialist develops and implements comprehensive plans and strategies to integrate day-to-day and long-range projects, actions, and activities internally and externally. The position analyzes program and operational effectiveness using quantitative or qualitative methods, evaluates performance data to identify issues, and recommends improvements. The specialist coordinates plans of action for assigned programs, evaluates the effects of new policies and procedures, helps determine measures of effectiveness, and participates with decision-makers in setting organizational goals and objectives. The role also involves conducting special studies, analyzing data, preparing reports of study results, recommending alternative courses of action, and developing policies, procedures, and guidelines for implementing program or administrative requirements. The position is with the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS). It may be filled at the GS-09 or GS-11 level, based on the applicant's qualifying experience, education, or combination of both. The position is designated as non-emergency/teleworker; during a closure, the employee must be available to telework or request leave. Work schedule flexibility may be available at the supervisor's discretion, and the selected candidate will be covered by a bargaining unit.

Requirements

Meet U.S. citizenship or U.S. National status requirements by the closing date.
Successfully complete applicable background investigation, qualification verification, onboarding forms, document submission, and other job-related requirements before or after appointment.
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, with or without reasonable accommodation.
For GS-09 qualification through experience: at least one year of qualifying experience equivalent to GS-07, including assisting with program practices and procedures, participating in administrative or management studies and reporting study results, and supporting program planning and analysis using integrated reporting systems.
For GS-09 qualification through education: a master's or equivalent graduate degree, two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or a related LL.B. or J.D.; a qualifying combination of education and specialized experience may also be used.
For GS-11 qualification through experience: at least one year of qualifying experience equivalent to GS-09, including evaluating program efficiency and effectiveness; interpreting policy and regulation impacts; planning, analyzing, and evaluating priorities, resource allocations, workforce management, and performance; contributing to organizational project and initiative plans; and preparing analytical reports with recommendations.
For GS-11 qualification through education: 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.; a qualifying combination of related post-baccalaureate education and experience may also be used.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement comprehensive plans and strategies for internal and external integration of day-to-day and long-range projects, actions, and activities.
Analyze and evaluate program or operational effectiveness against established goals and objectives using quantitative or qualitative methods.
Analyze program performance data, identify issues, and recommend improvements.
Participate in developing timely and executable action plans for assigned programs requiring extensive coordination.
Evaluate the impact of new program policies and procedures, determine measures of effectiveness, and participate with decision-makers in setting organizational goals and objectives.
Participate in special studies, analyze data, develop formats to report study results, and recommend alternative courses of action.
Develop recommendations and policies and prepare and issue procedures and guidelines for implementing program or administrative policies, delegations, and requirements.