Administrative Officer

Only experience and education obtained by 11/07/2024 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position you must possess the Minimum Qualification. Minimum Qualification GS-9 One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-7 in the Federal service. Experience may include (1) Providing administrative support to an organization on essential systems such as recordkeeping, payroll administration, initiating human resource hiring actions, etc.; (2) Managing the acquisition of supplies, equipment, and services in accordance with regulations and local policies; (3) Conducting portions of financial, management, or program analyses, and documenting findings, issues, and recommendations; and (4) Providing guidance to managers and staff on financial, budgetary, or administrative topics, including regulations and guidelines. OR A master’s or equivalent graduate degree OR (2) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree OR an LL.B. or J.D. (if related), with a major study that directly reflects the job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to satisfy the minimum qualification requirement and perform the duties of this position. OR A combination of education and experience as described in 1 and 2 above which together equals 100% of the requirement Minimum Qualification GS-11 One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-9 in the Federal service. Experience may include (1) Preparing budget estimates or justifications for an organization; (2) Monitoring an organization’s budget to ensure obligations, expenditures, and requested allotments stay within approved funding limitations; (3) Managing the acquisition of supplies, equipment, and services in accordance with regulations and local policies; (4) Providing administrative support to an organization (e.g., procuring supplies or services, initiating human resource hiring actions, payroll administration, etc.); (5) Conducting financial, management, or program analyses and documenting findings, issues, and recommendations; (6) Leading teams, projects, and/or complex agreements; and (7) Responding to questions on policy, procedure, and guidance as it relates to the budget process. OR A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree OR an LL.M. (if related), with a major study that directly reflects the job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to satisfy the minimum qualification requirement and perform the duties of this position. OR A combination of education and experience as described in 1 and 2 above which together equals 100% of the requirement 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. Time In Grade Requirement: Applicants must meet both eligibility and qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the JOA. Specifically, i. Area of Consideration. ii. Time-in-grade (TIG) requirements as specified in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. iii. Time after competitive appointment as specified in 5 CFR 330.502. iv. Qualification requirements outlined in OPM’s Qualifications Standards for General Schedule Positions or for Federal Wage System (FWS), wage grade positions, applicants are evaluated using the OPM Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations and the job element examining method Your SF-50 will be used to confirm you meet all requirements.
This position is an Administrative Officer, GS- 0341-9/11, in the Science Applications Program working in Hadley, MA for the Northeast Assistant Regional Director Science Applications. The position will also support Administrative Officer needs in the Office of Communications.