Duties

Summary

This position is located in the Strategic Human Capital Planning Branch (SHCP) of the Division of Human Resource Management (D/HRM), Office of Information and Resource Management (OIRM). National Science Foundation (NSF). The SHCP branch is responsible for human capital program and policy development, strategic workforce planning, workforce reporting and analytics, human capital accountability, employee engagement, and human resources information technology for NSF.

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Responsibilities

As the Management Analyst (Workforce Planning), the incumbent will serve as a technical authority and advisor within the SHCP Branch and assist with the planning, development, organization and implementation of activities related to workforce planning, business process reengineering and change management, and other work that supports the goals and objectives of the Branch and the mission of NSF. Duties will include:

• Conducts full-lifecycle strategic workforce planning, staffing planning, and a range of human capital management and organizational studies and assessments.
• Participates in the development and refinement of strategic workforce planning and staffing planning toolkits and the implementation and socialization of end-user adoption of the toolkits.
• Prepares for, participates in and co-facilitates meetings, focus groups and working sessions for workforce planning, staffing planning, organizational effectiveness initiatives and change management efforts.
• Collaborates with team members and senior staff in employing change management processes, concepts and techniques surrounding strategic workforce planning, staffing planning, organizational assessments and succession planning.
• Develops strategic goals for change (e.g., conducting needs assessments, determining organizational readiness for change, marketing organizational awareness, leading change initiatives) and initiating changes for management's approval as they relate to NSF's human capital management goals.
• Supports the development and implementation of human capital changes and improvements, organizational realignments and restructuring to optimize organizational efficiencies and effectiveness.
• Researches and investigates new or improved business and management practices, processes and policies and supports the development of criteria to evaluate the effectiveness of structures, functions and NSF-wide programs.
• Drafts new or modified policies, regulations and plans affecting human capital management focus areas, such as workforce planning, staffing planning, workforce analytics and organizational effectiveness.
• Gathers, transforms and analyzes quantitative and qualitative data from disparate data sources and utilizes the data for a variety of purposes, to include, but not limited to: Inform evidence-based decision-making; support management studies; inform programmatic recommendations; address operational challenges; evaluate programs and issues of effectiveness and efficiencies; and, productivity of human capital programs pertaining to organization work operations, job structures, realignments, and resource utilizations throughout NSF organizations.
• Analyzes existing, new or proposed legislation or regulations to determine projected impact on NSF program operations and resources and develops recommendations for implementation of organizational, management operations and systematic changes to improve efficiencies and effectiveness.

Competencies:

• Workforce Planning
• Change Management
• Data Analysis
• Teamwork/Collaboration
• Communication

Travel Required

Not required

Supervisory status
No

Promotion Potential
13

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Background investigation
• Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt.
• US citizenship.

It is NSF policy that NSF personnel employed at or IPAs detailed to NSF are not permitted to participate in foreign government talent recruitment programs. Failure to comply with this NSF policy could result in disciplinary action up to and including removal from Federal Service or termination of an IPA assignment and referral to the Office of Inspector General. Foreign Talent Definitions

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.

You must answer all job-related questions in the NSF eRecruit questionnaire.

All online applicants must provide a valid email address. If your email address is inaccurate or your mailbox is full or blocked, you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.

This is a non-bargaining unit position.

Qualifications

To qualify at the GS-12 level, you must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level in the Federal Service or equivalent. Specialized experience for this position is recommending changes to existing strategic human capital plans, goals, objectives with performance measures, critical success factors, and outcome metrics that align with organizational strategic plans; using qualitative and quantitative analytical methods, statistical analysis, fact finding and critical thinking skills throughout the workforce development process; utilizing spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Excel to manipulate data to support decision making; and preparing written responses to a variety of complex, controversial and/or sensitive issues.

To qualify at the GS-13 level, you must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level in the Federal Service or equivalent. Specialized experience for this position is developing detailed strategic human capital plans, goals, objectives with performance measures, critical success factors, and outcome metrics that align with organizational strategic plans; enhance qualitative and quantitative analytical methods, statistical analysis, fact finding and critical thinking skills throughout the workforce development process; utilizing spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Excel to develop trends and models for current workforce and predictive forecasting; preparing executive-level responses to provide recommendations to improve organizational effectiveness.

Education

Education may enhance skills required for this position; however, no substitution of education for specialized experience may be made at this level.

Additional information

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed will not be paid.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP):
ICTAP and CTAP provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP or CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP or CTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified you must meet the following: OPM qualification requirements for the position, all selective factors, where applicable; special OPM approved qualifying conditions for the position; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate, to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and receives a rating of at least "Very Good" on the questionnaire. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP or CTAP eligibility, or a copy of your separation personnel action form.
Additional information regarding ICTAP or CTAP eligibility is available from OPM's Career Transition Resources

Veteran's Preference:
If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. For 5-point veterans' preference, please provide your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty, or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions. For 10-point veterans' preference, please submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, DD-214, and the required documentation as specified on the SF-15.

NSF has determined that all of its positions are eligible for telework. Work suitable for telework depends on job duties; therefore, employees must receive approval from their supervisor for telework and have a telework agreement in place. Entering into a telework agreement is voluntary.

For additional information on the NSF eRecruit system, please visit our NSF eRecruit Applicant Guide .

This announcement may be used to fill like positions in other organizations within the National Science Foundation.

The Selected Candidate(s) may be subject to a background investigation.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Category rating procedures will be used to rank and select eligibles. Based on your responses to the occupational questionnaire, you will be assigned a score. Your score will determine in which of three categories you will be placed: Excellent, Very Good, or Good. Under this process, veterans will be assigned to the appropriate category (without additional preference points) and then placed at the top of their category. Veterans with service-connected disability of 10% or more will be placed at the top of the highest quality category.

The information contained in your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire to determine the degree to which you meet the competencies required of this position. Please ensure you answer all questions accurately. Your responses are subject to verification. In support of your responses provided in the Occupational Questionnaire, your resume should include verbiage that describes your experience relative to the position for which you are applying and provide examples that show the depth of knowledge, level of skill, or degree of ability you possess. If your application does not support your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire or your application is not complete, it may affect your evaluation or result in your name being removed from further consideration. In some cases, additional assessment processes may be used.

Applicants eligible for selection preference under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) or CTAP must meet the agency definition of "well qualified." In NSF categories, this means at least "Very Good."

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Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Other

Drug test required
No

Required Documents

All applicants should submit a resume/CV of their choice, and may also submit a cover letter.

Additional Documents, if applicable, may include:

Veteran's Preference Documentation (DD-214 and SF-15): If you are eligible and claiming 5-point veteran's preference, you MUST submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veteran's preference, you MUST submit a copy of your DD-214, SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" and the documentation required by the SF-15. (Please note: An SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, showing veterans' preference will not be accepted as proof of entitlement.)

CTAP/ICTAP Documentation: If you are applying under CTAP or ICTAP, you MUST submit proof of eligibility under 5 CFR 330.602(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of your most recent performance rating, and a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible.

We also ask that you complete and submit the Applicant Survey . This will help NSF to ensure that our recruiting efforts are attracting a diverse candidate pool; it will be used for statistical purposes only.

All faxing/uploading must be completed before 11:59 PM Eastern time on the vacancy closing date. If you are faxing your information, please use extreme care in dialing the fax number to assure we receive your information. You will receive an email confirmation of receipt of your faxed/uploaded document(s).

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education .

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.