RESEARCH PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position, RESEARCH PROGRAM SPECIALIST, GS-1702-12, is to be responsible for carrying out the beginning lifecycle of the proposal processes by ensuring compliance, tracking, reviewing, and finalizing proposals for submission to sponsors while serving numerous faculty members in various departments and research centers. Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship Required Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program Disclosure of Political Appointments Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period. INCUMBENT MUST BE ABLE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AN SECRET LEVEL SECURITY CLEARANCE AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT. Category rating and selection procedures will be utilized Veterans must submit required documents to receive Veteran's preference Position to be filled through Delegated Examining Authority Unexpected after-hours work may be required occasionally to meet proposal submission deadlines or similar requirements. This position meets the administrative exemption criteria for the Fair Labor Standards Act (5 CFR 551.206). Safeguards classified or sensitive budget-related information and/or files. Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Support Positions. ONLY EXPERIENCE OBTAINED BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at a level close to the work of this position that has given them the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform. Typically, we would find this experience in work within this field that is closely related. To be creditable, one year of the specialized experience must have been equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11), pay band or equivalent. Specialized experience is described as helping to research and clarify regulations, prepare reports incorporating research project and financial information as directed and otherwise facilitates externally sponsored research and educational programs; and/or assist in providing expertise as a specialist in a functional area of education and research by furnishing advisory, planning, or reviewing services on specific problems, projects, or programs. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of subject matter in grants laws, regulations, Executive Orders, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) directives, federal, DoD and other regulations as well as policies and precedents applicable to a variety of grant mechanisms to plan and execute pre-award activities, to provide technical assistance, and to conduct related internal operations. This includes knowledge of a wide range of special provisions such as budget development, program management, technology transfers, export controls, and use of human subjects. 2. Comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of techniques, methods, sources, and procedures within the grant submission process including cost sharing arrangements, processing of unsolicited applications, multiple awards, co-funding, and special provisions such as propriety rights, data rights, publication rights, use of human and animal subjects. Knowledge and skill in applying a wide range of business aspects of grant mechanisms including principles of cost planning, negotiation techniques; pre-award; grant administration and termination. 3. Ability to work independently and cooperatively, manage and complete multiple tasks, and organize and prioritize tasks for the pre-award section. Skill in communicating requirements and overall objectives of grant programs as well as the ability to provide technical advice and interpretation assistance. 4. Strong interpersonal skills and desire to work enthusiastically with creative people and complex ideas. Possesses strong critical thinking skills, high attention to detail to test assumptions and make informed judgements. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to justify, defend, present, advise on budgetary processes/actions and/or complex regulations and policies pertaining to grant activities. 5. Ability to use computer databases, spreadsheets, graphics, word processing, desk-top and web-based publishing, and internet searches to acquire, process, and present information. Knowledge of program planning and budgeting cycles, financial control and budget systems and management. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: *PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is primarily sedentary. Some walking and standing may occur during a normal workday in connection with travel to and from meetings and conferences. May carry light items, such as reports, data products, and notebooks. No special physical ability is required. *WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated office setting and includes an array of risks and discomforts normally found in offices and conference rooms as well as with standard safety precautions. Much of the work is done using desk-top computers. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information A list of eligible candidates is being established and may be used to fill multiple vacancies for a period of 4 months (or more). This is a TERM position. It is a time limited position, Not-To-Exceed 3 years from Appointment Date. Position may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition and the potential for extensions beyond 6 years is possible. However, the appointment plus extensions may not exceed a total of 8 years. This position may be converted to a permanent, career or career-conditional appointment without further competition as long as all requirements are met. To be eligible for conversion, employee must complete at least 2 years of current continuous service under a term appointment in the competitive service AND employee must have a current performance rating under such modified term appointment of at least fully successful or equivalent. NOTE: Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated in the "Highly Qualified" or "Best Qualified" Category on the rating criteria for this vacancy. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected, and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Read more Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.