Program Specialist

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. Major duties: 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. Qualifications: In order to qualify for a Program Specialist, GS-0301 position at the GS-11 level, you must have: A. You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying 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: evaluating program efficiency and effectiveness; interpreting the impact of regulations and policies on administrative programs; planning, analyzing, and evaluating priorities, resource allocations, workforce management, and performance in support of operational requirements; participating in the development and implementation of plans for organizational projects and initiatives; and reviewing information and developing analytical reports with recommendations; OR B. Completion of 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 C. A combination of education and specialized experience that meets the qualification requirements for this position. In order to qualify for a Program Specialist, GS-0301 position at the GS-12 level, you must have: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying 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; and determining measures of effectiveness in setting organizational goals and objectives. In order to qualify for a Program Specialist, GS-0301 position at the GS-13 level, you must have: 1 year of 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: managing office support functions such as calendar/schedule and meeting coordination, travel planning, or ordering and maintaining office supplies/equipment; developing and leading implementation of strategic action plans to address organizational and business management issues or initiatives; providing expert organizational support for program planning and analysis activities; assessing the impact of new or revised program policies and recommending improvements to organizational operations; determining and evaluating measures of effectiveness in achieving organizational goals and objectives. Preview application questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13097506