Summary This position is located in the Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships, Strategic Partnerships Hub (TIP/SPH). The incumbent serves as the lead analyst for the SPH and applies qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques and information management skills to capture, assemble, analyze, and disseminate data for assigned projects and reports, and conducts complex analyses on a broad range of partnership activities and data from across the agency. Responsibilities As a Program Analyst (Partnership Analyst), you will perform the following duties: Applies qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques and information management skills to capture, assemble, analyze, and disseminate data for assigned projects and reports, and conducts complex analyses on a broad range of partnership activities and data. Maintains in-depth awareness of new legislation, policies or trends that have the potential to or will impact NSF partnership reporting. Supports strategic planning for partnerships and supports leadership in the development of partnerships tracking and evaluation practices and procedures and works closely with other organizations within NSF to establish, maintain, and track partnerships. Provides technical assistance across all NSF directorates on monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) approaches for partnerships, including responding to ad-hoc requests, developing training content for partnership reporting tools and applications, and providing specialized support. Serves as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR)/AOR and/or alternates on Strategic Partnerships contracts, task orders, or other project management-related initiatives within TIP. This entails monitoring project implementation progress under contracts, grants, sub-grants, and/or cooperative agreements. Tracks and reports progress against the various activities' implementation plans and work plans. Responsible for the day-to-day project management. Participates in collaborative activities with partners from other government entities and the private sector, including representing TIP and NSF on working groups. Leverages diverse and collaborative networks with these entities/organizations. Requirements Conditions of Employment Applicants do not need to seek their supervisor's approval to apply for this detail opportunity. However, supervisory approval is required before the detail may be made effective. Candidates selected for a detail will remain at their current grade and rate of pay. This detail/temporary promotion is for a period of 120-days and may be extended up to one year. The detail/temporary promotion may be terminated at any time during this period. Upon conclusion of the detail/temporary promotion, you will be returned to your former office and position/grade. Candidates selected for a temporary promotion or eligible for a lateral reassignment may be made permanent. Candidates selected for a detail may not be made permament. 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 & qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date. You must answer all job-related questions in the NSF eRecruit questionnaire & 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. This position is in the bargaining unit represented by AFGE Local 3403. It is NSF policy that NSF personnel employed at or IPAs detailed to NSF are not permitted to participate in foreign government talent recruitment programs. Failure to comply with this NSF policy could result in disciplinary action up to & including removal from Federal Service or termination of an IPA assignment & referral to the Office of Inspector General. Foreign Talent Definitions NSF has determined that all of its positions are eligible for telework. Work suitable for telework depends on job duties; therefore, employees must receive approval from their supervisor for telework and have a telework agreement in place. Entering into a telework agreement is voluntary. Qualifications To qualify at the GS-13 level, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 Level service utilizing qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques to assess partnership activities. Examples of specialized experience include: capturing, assembling, analyzing, and disseminating data; evaluating legislation for impacts to partnership activities or reporting; tracking and evaluating partnerships; providing data to validate partnerships, the need to expand or reduce existing partnerships; and/or establish new partnerships. Experience refers to paid/unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) & other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, & skills & can provide valuable training/experience that translates directly to paid work. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. CANDIDATES WHO DO NOT MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS OR WHO DO NOT SCORE IN THE BEST QUALIFIED GROUP, MAY BE CONSIDERED FOR A DETAIL TO THIS POSITION IN LIEU OF A TEMPORARY PROMOTION (BUT ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR PERMANENT PLACEMENT INTO THE POSITION.) Education Education may enhance skills required for this position; however, no substitution of education for specialized experience may be made at this level. Additional Information Relocation Expenses will not be paid. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) ICTAP and CTAP provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP or CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP or CTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified you must meet the following: OPM qualification requirements for the position, all selective factors, where applicable; special OPM approved qualifying conditions for the position; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate, to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and receives a rating of at least "Very Good" on the questionnaire. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP or CTAP eligibility, or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information regarding ICTAP or CTAP eligibility is available from OPM's Career Transition Resources Veteran's Preference: If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. For 5-point veterans' preference, please provide your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty, or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions. For 10-point veterans' preference, please submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, DD-214, and the VA letter or other required documentation as specified on the SF-15. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire This announcement may be used to fill like positions in other organizations within the National Science Foundation.