Program Specialist

Duties

We will only accept applications through announcement numbers (Public) NIH-GR-DE-24-12525690 and (Status) NIH-GR-MP-24-12525689, unless the applicant cut-off (200 applications) is reached. The announcements will close at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (ET) on September 13, or the day the 200th application is received, whichever comes first. You are encouraged to apply on the first day, if interested in this position.

The following are duties for this position:

As a GS-0301-12 Program Specialist your duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Developing and implementing comprehensive plans and strategies for the internal and external integration of day-to-day and long-range projects, actions and activities.
• Analyzing and evaluating, on a quantitative or qualitative basis, the effectiveness of programs or operations in meeting established goals and objectives and analyzing program performance data to identify issues and make recommendations for improvement.
• Extrapolating from existing methods and procedures to future requirements in developing timely and executable plans of action and providing recommendations and advice. Actions may cross multi-functional and/or organizational lines, and may require extensive coordination.
• Planning and developing, maintaining, and monitoring integrated reporting systems and communicating information to management for the effective evaluation of program operations and performance.
• Researching and/or analyzing unstable or complex program issues.
• Participating in inter- and/or intra-agency meetings and obtaining cooperation and agreement on program or administrative issues.
• Developing recommendations and policies and preparing and issuing procedures and guidelines for implementation of program or administrative policies, delegations, and requirements.

The incumbent is under closer supervision and receives more detailed instructions at the GS-09 and GS-11 levels. As the incumbent progresses, the amount of supervision will gradually be reduced. This position has a full performance level of GS-12.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

See vacancy announcements during the open period for position requirements.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

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• How to Apply

  Thank you for your interest in this position. We are accepting applications through vacancy announcement numbers NIH-GR-DE-24-12525690 and NIH-GR-MP-24-12525689.
  
  To apply to these positions, please log into your USAJOBS account and go to Public - https://www.usajobs.gov/job/806351600 and/or Federal - https://www.usajobs.gov/job/806352000 between 9/8/2024 - 9/13/2024, to submit your application. Please read and follow all instructions in the announcement, complete the online application, and submit the required documentation specified in the "Required Documents" section no later than the closing date or the day the 200th application is received, whichever comes first.
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  Agency contact information

  Tammie Williams

  Phone

  301-480-6943

  Email

  [email protected]

  Address

  National Institutes of Health
  6701 Rockledge Drive
  Bethesda, MD 20892
  US

  Next steps

  If interested, we encourage you to apply during the opening period 9/09/2024 - 09/13//2024.
  

• Fair and Transparent

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  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. Foreign nationals or legal permanent residents are not eligible for consideration. This job is also open to USPHS Commissioned Corps Officers and Call-To-Active Duty (CAD) Candidates.