Program Examiner
What you'd do
This position is located in the Executive Office of the President, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Natural Resources, Energy, Science & Water Programs Division. The incumbent plans, conducts, and completes special analyses and studies to support budget, legislative, management, financial management, procurement, information resources and regulatory policymaking for major federal programs and issues.
Major duties
As a Program Examiner, GS-0301-15, your typical work assignments may include the following: Leads analyses of Federal space, aerospace, science, technology, and national security programs involving space exploration, satellite systems, launch capabilities, research initiatives, and defense space operations. Evaluates agency budget submissions, legislative proposals, strategic plans, acquisition initiatives, and program performance related to organizations such as the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Develops recommendations concerning funding, policy, program effectiveness, mission execution, operational performance, and organizational priorities affecting civilian and national security space programs. Plans and conducts complex analytical studies involving scientific, technical, operational, budgetary, and policy considerations with broad organizational or government-wide impact. Assesses financial, operational, legislative, and performance data associated with space missions. Coordinates and collaborates with senior agency officials, scientists, engineers, contractors, and interagency stakeholders to evaluate issues, resolve challenges, and develop recommendations on complex or sensitive matters. Plans briefing materials, decision memoranda, testimony, policy papers, reports, and executive correspondence concerning space missions. Advises senior leadership on budgetary, operational, management, and policy issues affecting Federal space exploration. Oversees implementation of approved policies, budgetary actions, and strategic initiatives related to space systems Identifies emerging risks, operational challenges, technological developments, and strategic opportunities affecting Federal space and aerospace programs, recommending corrective or strategic actions as appropriate. Leads or coordinates cross-functional and interagency initiatives involving competing priorities, evolving national objectives, and high-visibility space and technology programs. Represents the organization in meetings, briefings, negotiations, and interagency discussions related to space policy.
What you need to qualify
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS All applicants must meet the qualification requirements outlined below to be considered minimally qualified for this position. The qualification requirements are in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standards. ALL QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the next lower grade or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. You may qualify at the GS-15 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: I have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-14) in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector that demonstrates the following: 1) Directing critical analyses and evaluations of complex, high visibility space programs with substantial policy, operational, or budgetary consequences; 2) Developing and delivering strategic recommendations to senior leadership on funding, performance, policy, acquisition, legislative, or operational matters affecting space missions; 3) Leading cross-functional initiatives with diverse stakeholders- senior leaders, scientists, engineers, and contractors - to resolve sensitive, high-visibility space program issues; AND 4) Preparing and communicating complex analytical findings, policy recommendations, or budgetary justifications concerning space systems, scientific missions, launch operations, aerospace technologies, or national security space activities both in writing and verbally. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service program (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.
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