Program Evaluator, GS-0101-14 NF

Summary

This Program Evaluator, GS-0101-14 position is located in the Office of Award Management (OAM), Performance, Evaluation, and Systems Branch. OAM ensures accountable and efficient stewardship of NSF financial assistance across the full award lifecycle. OAM partners with programs, institutions, and stakeholders to promote the effective use of taxpayer resources and advance impactful science and engineering research.

Duties

• As a Program Evaluator, GS-0101-14 NF, you will perform the following duties: Evidence Strategy. Develop and implement comprehensive strategies to collect, analyze, validate, and synthesize qualitative and quantitative data to inform evidence-based program and policy decisions, ensuring alignment with agency and federal priorities. Program Evaluation. Lead program evaluation studies using advanced qualitative and quantitative methods to assess initiative effectiveness, interpret data, identify trends, and measure progress toward agency goals, including those in NSF's Strategic Plan. Project Leadership. Lead multidisciplinary teams to plan, execute, and deliver complex federal programs, ensuring strategic alignment and policy compliance. Oversee project timelines, resources, and deliverables, proactively managing risks and competing priorities to achieve successful outcomes. Stakeholder Communication. Develop and execute communication strategies to engage stakeholders and foster collaboration across all government levels. Prepare and deliver technical presentations and reports, translating complex data into actionable insights for decision-makers. Capacity Building. Design and deliver training, technical assistance, and knowledge-sharing initiatives to strengthen staff and stakeholder capabilities. Assess needs and provide targeted resources to build resilience, enhance preparedness, and support long-term recovery. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

This position requires applicants to meet both the basic education requirement AND specialized experience below. Basic Education Requirement: A Bachelor's degree or higher in behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position. or Combination of education and experience provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. or Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. AND Specialized Experience: To qualify at the GS-14 level, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 Level in federal service designing, implementing, and advising on program evaluations and evidence-building activities, including advising senior officials and collaborating across a range of organizational units. Experience refers to paid/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/experience that translates directly to paid work. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must submit transcripts to support your basic education claims.

Requirements

You must be a U.S. citizen. Selectee will be required to have a background investigation prior to onboarding. Selectee may be required to serve a 2-year trial/1-year probationary period. Additional Requirements: Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade/equivalent. You must meet eligibility and qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date. You must answer all job-related questions in the NSF eRecruit questionnaire and any external assessment that is included. All online applicants must provide a valid email address. If your email address is inaccurate or your mailbox is full/blocked, you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position. It is NSF policy that personnel employed at, or Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) individuals detailed to, NSF are not permitted to participate in foreign talent recruitment programs. Failure to comply with this NSF policy could result in disciplinary action up to and including removal from Federal Service or termination of an IPA assignment and referral to the Office of Inspector General. NSF has determined that all of its positions are eligible for situational telework. Situational telework may be approved on an occasional basis in accordance with agency policy, supervisory approval, and operational requirements. Selected candidates interested in telework, or other workplace flexibility arrangements, should discuss available options with the selecting official. Participation in telework is voluntary and requires an approved telework agreement.

Education

This position requires specific coursework to meet the basic education requirement. You must submit an official or unofficial transcript which list courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned. Your transcript(s) must clearly demonstrate the course(s) listed in the qualification requirement section. If the transcript(s) do not clearly demonstrate this, you must submit a copy of the course description and/or other documentation demonstrating that the courses are equivalent.

How to apply

Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments and submit all required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows: Click the Apply Online button. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation. Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date. If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments, you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally, in USAJOBS you can click "Track this application" to return to your assessment completion notice. Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. Set aside about two (2) hours to take the USA Hire Assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later, you can re-use your unique assessment link. Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments, your responses will be automatically reused. Visit the USA Hire Applicant Resource Center for practice assessments and assessment preparation resources at https://support-usahire.opm.gov/hc/en-us. To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. To view the announcement status or your application status: Visit https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/howto/application/status/. Your application status page is where you can view your application status, USA Hire assessment completion status, and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application.