Program Specialist

About this role

In order to qualify for a Program Specialist, GS-0301 position at the GS-09 level, you must have: A. completed 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; OR B. 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: 1.) assisting in the development and implementation of program practices and procedures; 2.) participating in administrative or management studies, such as analyzing data, developing formats to report the results of studies; 3.) providing support for program planning and analysis activities utilizing integrated reporting systems; OR C.

a combination of post baccalaureate education related to the position and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. In order to qualify for a Program Specialist, Gs-0301 position at the GS-11 level, you must have: A. completed 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 B.

1 year of specialized 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: 1.) evaluating program efficiency and effectiveness; interpreting the impact of regulations and policies on administrative programs; 2.) planning, analyzing, and evaluating priorities, resource allocations, work force management, and performance in support of operational requirements; 3.) participating in the development and implementation of plans for organizational projects and initiatives; 4.) reviewing information and developing analytical reports with recommendations; OR C.

a combination of post baccalaureate education related to the position and experience that meets 100% of 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: 1 year of specialized 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: 1.) evaluating programs in areas such as grant review, program support management, financial management, procurement, quality assurance, management analysis or administrative program management; 2.) formulating and executing action plans to respond to business and management problems or initiatives;3.) providing organizational support for program planning and analysis activities; 4.) evaluating the impact of new program policies; 5.) determining measures of effectiveness in setting organizational goals and objectives.