Program Specialist

• 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.
• Extrapolate from existing methods and procedures to future requirements in developing timely and executable plans of action and to provide recommendations and advice. Actions may cross multi-functional and/or organizational lines and may require extensive coordination.
• Plan and develop maintain and monitor integrated reporting systems and communicate information to management for the effective evaluation of program operations and performance.
• Research and/or analyze unstable or complex program issues.
• Participate in inter- and/or intra-agency meetings and obtain cooperation and agreement on program or administrative issues.
• Develop recommendations and policies and prepare and issue procedures and guidelines for implementation of program or administrative policies delegations and requirements.

• 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 the pre-appointment process (i.e. background investigation verification of qualifications and job requirements completion of onboarding forms submission of required documents etc.)
• Based on your appointment a two-year trial period may be required. A decision regarding your continued employment with NIH will be made as you near the end of this period.
• Males born after December 31 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement including time in grade.
• If selected you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE Form 450 to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest and your prospective position with the agency.
• Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus.

In order to qualify for a Program Specialist GS-0301 position at the GS-12 level you must have 1 year of 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: 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 to respond to business and management problems or initiatives; providing organizational support for program planning and analysis activities; evaluating the impact of new program policies; determining measures of effectiveness in setting organizational goals and objectives.

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.

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. 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: This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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.