Education Policy Analyst, AD-1701-00, GS-15 Equivalent (Excepted Service) (Term NTE 3 YRS) (Assistant Director, NAEP Policy)

Summary This position is located in the National Assessment Governing Board (NAGB), in Washington, DC. The National Assessment Governing Board (NAGB) sets policy for the National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP).   Learn more about this agency Duties APPLICATION LIMIT: This vacancy announcement is limited to the first 250 applications received and will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the day that we receive the 250th application, or at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the listed closing date, whichever occurs first.  We encourage you to read this entire vacancy announcement prior to submitting your application. As an EDUCATION POLICY ANALYST, AD-1701-00 equivalent GS-15, you will be responsible for: •    Managing the Board's formulation of policy guidance to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) for implementing innovations to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). •    Assisting in implementing a broad strategy to engage with key NAEP stakeholders to inform the development and implementation of policy guidance on innovations. •    Engaging with a range of experts in assessment design and development, assessment technology and artificial intelligence to evaluate innovative ideas for NAEP. •    Facilitating implementation of Board policy guidance through influence, collaboration, and creativity. •    Supporting the review of proposed and pending legislation and budget recommendations relevant to NAEP innovation. Requirements Conditions of employment Must be a US Citizen Relocation will not be paid. Males 18 and over must be registered with the Selective Service. Condition of Employment: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a probationary period or trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:  • Your performance and conduct; • The needs and interests of the agency; • Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and • Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period OR trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this vacancy announcement. 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. We will consider all qualifying experience, including any volunteer experience. Qualifications Minimum Qualification Requirements You may meet the minimum qualifications for the AD-1701-00, GS-15 equivalent if you possess the specialize experience, education, or a combination of the two.Specialized Experience for the AD-1701-00, GS-15 equivalent is demonstrated by performing one year of experience equivalent to the AD-1701-00/GS-14 level in two (2) of the following three (3) duties or work assignments:  1. Experience leading major work-streams of large-scale K-12 student assessments (e.g., such as NAEP or other similar large-scale standardized assessment programs at the international, national, or state-level), including demonstrated understanding of the individual and integrated components of an assessment program (including assessment frameworks, data collection methods, achievement levels, reporting standards, and technological infrastructure for assessment programs). 2. Experience identifying, developing, and implementing innovative approaches to complex technical problems in a large-scale K-12 student assessment program. 3. Experience formulating and implementing education and assessment policy at the national or federal level, including developing multi-year policy road-maps that address complex technical and programmatic challenges in assessment programs and working with senior leaders towards implementation of the plans.   Basic Experience Requirements: Degree: that included or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position. or Combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major in education, or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position, plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in A above. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) The quality of your experience will be measured by the extent to which you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). You do not need to provide separate narrative responses to these KSAs, as they will be measured by your responses to the occupational questionnaire (you may preview the occupational questionnaire by clicking the link at the end of the Evaluations section of this vacancy announcement).1.    Knowledge in large-scale student assessments.2.    Skill in communicating effectively with decision-makers at federal, state, and local levels.3.    Skill in interacting with highly technical specialists and experts and integrating technical insights into policy recommendations.4.    Ability to plan, organize, and direct complex, large-scale projects involving multiple stakeholders and interdependent tasks.5.    Knowledge of legislative and executive branch budget and appropriations processes. Education This position has a positive education requirement.  Degree: that included or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position. or Combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major in education, or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position, plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in A above. Foreign Education: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must submit a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.  For further information, please click Foreign Education. Additional information Veterans’ Career Counseling: If you are a veteran interested in receiving tips on preparing a Federal resume and/or how to prepare for an interview, you may email [email protected] to schedule a session with a career counselor (“Veterans Counseling Session” should be placed in the subject line of the email). Student Loan Default: If selected for this position, we will verify that you have not defaulted on any loan funded or guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Education. If you are found to be in default, we will contact you to make arrangements for repayment prior to making an official offer of employment. Suitability and Investigation: If selected for this position, you will be required to complete the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) to determine your suitability for federal employment and successfully complete a pre-appointment investigation/background check.Essential/Non-Essential: This position is considered non-essential for purposes of reporting to work during federal government closures.Financial Disclosure: This position requires financial disclosure.Bargaining Unit: This position is not included in the bargaining unit. Selections: Agencies have broad authority under law to hire from any appropriate source of eligibles and may fill a vacancy in the competitive service by any method authorized. We may make additional selections from this vacancy announcement within 90 days from the date the selection certificates are issued, should vacancies occur. We may also share selection certificates amongst program offices across the agency. Expand Hide  additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. 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 windowLearn more about federal benefits. As an ED employee, you will also benefit from our family-friendly work environment. As part of our commitment to maintain a work life balance, we offer excused leave for Parent/Teacher Conferences (3 hours); excused leave for annual health screenings (4 hours); and matching leave for community volunteer service. Other flexibilities that may be available to you include alternative work schedules. You may be eligible to receive a recruitment incentive for this position. To receive this incentive payment, you will be required to sign a service agreement obligating you to remain with the U.S. Department of Education for a specified period as agreed upon. You may be eligible to receive a relocation incentive for this position. To receive this incentive payment, you will be required to sign a service agreement obligating you to remain with the U.S. Department of Education for a specified period as agreed upon. You may be eligible to participate in the Student Loan Repayment Program as a recruitment incentive for this position. To receive student loan repayments, you will be required to sign a service agreement obligating you to remain with the U.S. Department of Education for a specified period as agreed upon. 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.