Program Specialist

About this role

In order to qualify for a Program Specialist, GS-0301 position at the GS-11 level, you must have: A. You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal service, obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: evaluating program efficiency and effectiveness; interpreting the impact of regulations and policies on administrative programs; planning, analyzing, and evaluating priorities, resource allocations, workforce management, and performance in support of operational requirements; participating in the development and implementation of plans for organizational projects and initiatives; and reviewing information and developing analytical reports with recommendations; OR B.

Completion of 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; OR C. A combination of education and specialized experience that meets the qualification requirements for this position. In order to qualify for a Program Specialist, GS-0301 position at the GS-12 level, you must have: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service, obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: evaluating programs in areas such as grant review, program support management, financial management, procurement, quality assurance, management analysis, or administrative program management; formulating and executing action plans to respond to business and management problems or initiatives; providing organizational support for program planning and analysis activities; evaluating the impact of new program policies; and determining measures of effectiveness in setting organizational goals and objectives.

In order to qualify for a Program Specialist, GS-0301 position at the GS-13 level, you must have: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service, obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: managing office support functions such as calendar/schedule and meeting coordination, travel planning, or ordering and maintaining office supplies/equipment; developing and leading implementation of strategic action plans to address organizational and business management issues or initiatives; providing expert organizational support for program planning and analysis activities; assessing the impact of new or revised program policies and recommending improvements to organizational operations; determining and evaluating measures of effectiveness in achieving organizational goals and objectives.