Education Program Specialist, GS-1720-9/11, FPL GS-12 (DE)

About the role

This position serves as an Education Program Specialist in the U.S. Department of Education (ED), Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, performing professional work for educationally related program (or group of programs) directed towards improving American education. Minimum Qualification Requirements: You may meet the minimum qualifications for the GS-09, if you possess the specialize experience. Specialized Experience for the GS-09: One year of experience in either federal or non-federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS-07 performing two (2) out of three (3) of the following duties or work assignments: Experience interpreting grant programs and their function, and be able to identify areas where there may be issues and challenges with respect to discretionary and formula grant programs and be able to identify the sources necessary to mediate the challenge. Experience of state law, regulations, and policy with respect to specific grant program requirements and accountability. Experience providing technical support to advise applicants on the requirements for submitting contract and/or grant proposals. You may meet the minimum qualifications for the GS-11, if you possess the specialize experience. Specialized Experience for the GS-11: One year of experience in either federal or non-federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS-09 performing two (2) out of three (3) of the following duties or work assignments: Experience reviewing program guidance on formula or discretionary grant programs, and an awareness of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques in implementing new procedures and approaches, to identify areas where there may be issues and challenges with respect to discretionary grant programs. Experience discerning grant program requirements and accountability and the interplay between Federal and State responsibilities. Experience in the support and/or provision of technical support, on education projects; advising applicants on the requirements for submitting contract or grant proposals. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) GS-09 The quality of your experience will be measured by the extent to which you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). You do not need to provide separate narrative responses to these KSAs, as they will be measured by your responses to the occupational questionnaire (you may preview the occupational questionnaire by clicking the link at the end of the Evaluations section of this vacancy announcement). GS-09: Knowledge of education theories, principles and practices and the roles of the federal, state, or local governments sufficient to support evaluations on funded educational programs, their requirements and problems. Knowledge of the grant process to support grant management and provide technical assistance to grantees. Skill in oral and written communication sufficient to convey information and prepare basic reports. Knowledge of qualitative or quantitative data techniques to analyze academic and program data and develop reports supporting program implementation. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) GS-11 The quality of your experience will be measured by the extent to which you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). You do not need to provide separate narrative responses to these KSAs, as they will be measured by your responses to the occupational questionnaire (you may preview the occupational questionnaire by clicking the link at the end of the Evaluations section of this vacancy announcement). GS-11: Skill in applying educational theories, principles, and practices, and federal, state, or local government roles to independently plan, evaluate, and advise on funded educational programs; analyze program requirements and issues; and recommend solutions to improve program effectiveness and compliance. Skill in applying the grant process to anticipate issues, conceptualize and implement strategies to support effective grant management, and provide technical assistance to grantees Skill in applying qualitative and quantitative data analysis techniques to analyze academic and program data and develop reports that support program implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement. Skill in oral and written communication sufficient to clearly convey complex information, prepare reports, and present findings to diverse audiences.