Summary
Position may be located in any Mission Office coordinating and supporting execution of applied research programs for the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), and will serve as a Program Analyst supporting the work of the Assistant Director Program Management (ADPM) responsible for managing all specialized business programs supporting health research operations within a Mission Office.
This job is open to
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.
Duties
As a GS-0343-14 Program Analyst, your duties will include but are not limited to the following:
- Reviews and recommends changes or concurs with release of all formal correspondence and requests for information including requests generated by Congress or their constituents, higher authority queries, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, or similar.
- Develops reports analyzing emerging policies and risk assessment criteria from the Strategic Planning, Policy Coordination, Evaluation, Analytics, Regulatory Compliance, and Risk Management Office to ensure office strategic priorities will be aligned with these requirements.
- Supports and may participate liaisons with internal and external contracting organizations to ensure optimal support to ARPA-H research operations.
- Reviews, concurs, or provides alternatives to proposed changes to ARPA-H instructions and policy documents with specific emphasis on ensuring that they are written in plain language that can be easily understood by those without prior Federal government experience.
- Supports preparation of Mission Office recurring (e.g., annual, midyear and unfunded), and unscheduled budget reviews developing estimates for funding research and support operations in all established and proposed accounts from diverse funding streams including congressional appropriations, reimbursements from multiple sources, grants funding, and others.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
- Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
- Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
- U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
Qualifications
You qualify at the GS-14 level, if you meet one of the following qualification requirements: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: 1. Analyzing and evaluating effectiveness of organizational programs or operations in meeting established goals and objectives; 2. Coordinating policy analysis, program oversight, evaluation activities, strategic planning, and research coordination; 3. Reviewing budget request for new programs; and 4. Interpreting technical requirements of contracts and recommending changes.
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.
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.
Preview Assessment Questionnaire Before You Apply
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
This Open Continuous announcement establishes a list of qualified applicants to be considered for Program Analyst vacancies as they occur. The first list of eligible applicants will be sent to Hiring Managers on
February 27, 2023 which includes all applicants who self-certify their eligibility by
February 26, 2023 11:59 PM (EST). Subsequent cut-off dates will be established based on the date a request for a List of Eligible Applicants is received from the Hiring Manager to fill a vacancy.
- Visit our
- 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. This information is required annually. For information, visit the NIH Ethics website:
- At the supervisor's discretion, this position may offer
- Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- This position is designated as a "
- The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus.
- PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps should also apply online to this announcement in order to receive consideration.
- Visit our
- The National Institutes of Health participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (
- A one-year probationary period may be required upon selection/placement.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) at HHS. Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions across HHS.
The position(s) advertised in this announcement are covered by a direct hire authority. Traditional rating and ranking of applicants, including category rating, does not apply to this vacancy. You will be initially evaluated against the basic qualifications only. Qualified applicants will be referred for consideration in accordance with the
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 by 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 having knowledge of your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin prior to receiving an offer.
To be considered well qualified for the purposes of the
Required Documents
Resume
REQUIRED FOR ALL APPLICANTS
Your resume must thoroughly describe how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement and it must support your responses to the assessment questionnaire. We cannot assume you have performed the necessary experience required for this position regardless of your employment history or academic career.
Required
To ensure all of the essential information is in your resume, we encourage you to use the If you choose to use your own resume, you must ensure it contains all of the required information and you organize it so we can associate the following information for each experience/position
- Detailed description of job duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities to include any supervisory/managerial responsibilities and number of staff supervised (if applicable)
- Job title
- Series and grade or equivalent (if a federal position)
- Hours worked per week. We will assume full-time unless otherwise stated. We will prorate part-time employment in crediting experience.
- Name of employer
- Beginning and ending dates of employment (month/day/year format)
If the position has an education requirement or you are qualifying on the basis of education, you must list your education history including the type of degree and your major of study. If the position requires a certain number of credit hours, you are strongly encouraged to list the relevant courses in your resume.
Do not include a photograph or video of yourself, or any sensitive information (age, date of birth, marital status, protected health information, religious affiliation, social security number, etc.) on your resume or cover letter.
We will not access web pages linked on your resume or cover letter to determine your qualifications.
Assessment Questionnaire
For resume writing guidance, please visit the following resources:
You must submit a completed assessment questionnaire.
Unless otherwise stated, we will only use the information above to determine your qualifications. Not providing the required information may result in a determination that you do not meet minimum requirements for the position (e.g., an ineligible rating) or a lower rating.
Required Documentation For Career Transition Claims
Visit our websites to claim selection priority through the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP):
If you do not provide the required information, we will assume you are not eligible or you do not wish to be considered for any preference or eligibility.
Please do not submit any other supplementary documentation that is not requested of you. To protect your personal information, we will only send your resume and cover letter to the selecting official or hiring manager.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please read and follow all instructions in this announcement, complete the online application, and submit the documentation specified in the "Required Documents" section. Your complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time (ET) on 06/30/2023 to receive consideration.
- Verify all required documentation is included in your application package, review your responses to the assessment questionnaire for accuracy, and then submit your application.
- Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. See the "Required Documents" section for any additional forms and/or supplemental materials required.
- Complete the assessment questionnaire. Applicants are asked all questions regardless of their consideration preferences. We will only consider you for the grades, series, locations, specialties, and other considerations that you self-identify as being qualified for or interested in. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply:
- Read all Eligibility questions and respond accordingly to any Eligibility you wish to claim. You will only be considered for those Eligibility questions (Status Applicant, Reinstatement, Schedule A, etc.) you respond in the affirmative to, regardless of what documentation you submit. We cannot assume you intended to respond differently to a question based on other information in your application package.
- To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply.
In addition to the required documents, we encourage you to submit a cover letter, copy of your transcripts, and any applicable certifications or licenses. Even though this information is not required at the time of application, we may request this information later.
We cannot assume responsibility or grant extensions for personal issues (e.g., troubles navigating the application process, loss of internet, not understanding a question) when applying to our announcements. For technical difficulties, contact HR Systems Support between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM ET Monday through Friday at
If you need any other accommodation or assistance with applying, please contact Megan Graves at
[email protected]. Requests for reasonable accommodations must be made before the announcement closing date.
Agency contact information
Megan Graves
Phone
Email
Address
National Institutes of Health
6701 Rockledge Dr
Bethesda, MD 20892
US
Next steps
HHS has a critical preparedness and response mission: HHS protects the American people from health threats, researches emerging diseases, and mobilizes public health programs with domestic and international partners. In support of this mission, HHS offers its employees the opportunity to volunteer to become Federal Civilian Detailees and contribute their unique skills through voluntary temporary assignments to humanitarian emergencies or Departmental priorities countering new and emerging health, safety, and security threats.
Once you submit your application package, you will receive an acknowledgement email. You will be notified of the status of your applications via email. In addition, you can track the progress of your application package through your
At the discretion of the agency, you may be contacted via phone or email for an interview or to provide additional information up to several months from the closing date of the announcement. Please ensure you have provided accurate contact information. To remain in consideration, you must respond in a timely manner to our correspondence and requests for documentation or information throughout the hiring process.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
