Extramural Management Analyst

NOTE: You must meet qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. To qualify for the GS-12 level, you must have 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level defined as performing beginning-to-end contract management tasks; and analyzing program operations to prepare recommendations to management on efficiency and effectiveness. To qualify for the GS-13 level, you must have 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level defined as managing the execution of contracts and interagency agreements; providing training to others on extramural management tasks; and analyzing program operations to increase efficiency and effectiveness. Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: Skill in contract management. Knowledge of procurement and acquisition principles, processes, and regulations. Ability to coordinate program funding actions. Skill in written communication. Skill in preparing and managing of grants, fellowships and interagency agreements (IAs). Skill in oral communication. Ability to manage agreements, patents, and related FTTA vehicles. Ability to provide guidance in extramural and procurement management to stakeholders. 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. *If you have part-time work experience, read this: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.
These positions are in the Office of Research and Development, Center for Computational Toxics and Exposure, CCTE Program Operations Staff. This is an office-centered position*–you must physically report to one of the duty stations stated in this announcement on a regular basis (location TBD after candidate selected). *EPA offers work-from-home and work schedule flexibilities as described in the Benefits section. About ORD.