Program Specialist

These positions are in the Office of Research and Development, Office of Resource Management, Planning and Budget Division, Travel Services Branch. About: Office of Research and Development (ORD)

This is an office-centered position*--you must physically report to one of the duty stations stated in this announcement on a regular basis (location TBD after candidate selected).

*Work-from-home flexibilities may be authorized as described in the Benefits section.

Qualifications:

We are looking for at least one year of specialized experience related to this position as described below:

To qualify for the GS-07 level, you need to have at least one year of full-time experience equivalent to the GS-05 level defined as assisting with administrative functions; and researching and/or gathering data;
- OR 1 full year of graduate level education; or superior academic achievement (Superior Academic Achievement Definition) degree in an academic discipline related to this position
- OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

To qualify for the GS-09 level, you need to have at least one year of full-time experience equivalent to the GS-07 level defined as participating in administrative projects; researching and/or gathering data; and preparing and/or analyzing reports;
- OR master's or equivalent graduate degree; or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.B. or J.D., if related; degree in an academic discipline related to this position
- OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: 1) Knowledge of administrative practices and procedures; 2) Skill in oral communication sufficient to provide guidance; 3) Skill in quantitative and qualitative analyses; 4) Knowledge of quality assurance methodologies; 5) Skill in written communication sufficient to provide recommendations; 6) Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders; 7) Skill in project management.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

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Education: This job does not have an education qualification requirement.Employment Type: FULL_TIME