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Summary This is a paid internship opportunity under the Pathways Internship Program which provides students opportunities to work in agencies and explore Federal careers. At the National Science Foundation, you not only get a great place to work but you also have the chance to become part of cutting-edge innovation and discovery that is changing the world. Gain real-life experiences while expanding the frontiers of Science. Discover what your future could hold at the National Science Foundation. Responsibilities NSF Student Program Specialists play a key role in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to identify business process problems with a focus on supporting program and division budget activities. Some duties include: Performing a variety of duties associated with proposal processing including redacting panel reviews/summaries (non-scientific), identifying conflicts of interest (COI), and responding to correspondence and telephone calls regarding proposal policies and systems Gathering data for analysis and information sharing and conduct qualitative analyses Troubleshoot systems and provide system support for basic applications Provide budget support to include creating and monitoring the budget spreadsheets and conducting financial analysis. NSF Student Program Analysts perform a variety of analytical assignments in support of special or on-going projects that involve administrative program reviews and organizational studies. Some duties include: Assisting senior staff in research to support policy development Gathering, extracting, and consolidating data to prepare reports Reviewing and analyzing budget/financial activities Performing project management functions, such as planning, developing and implementing project plans Both Analysts and Specialists are responsible for performing a variety of administrative support functions to ensure successful office operations. These include, screening visitors/calls, receiving and tracking correspondence, scheduling meetings and other events. This announcement may be used to hire Student Trainee (Program Analyst) or Student Trainee (Program Specialist) employees This position may be filled within the following directorates and offices that support research and education across all fields of science and engineering. Click on the links below to learn more about each directorate or office: Office of the Director National Science Board Directorate for Biological Sciences Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering Directorate for Engineering Directorate for Geosciences Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences Directorate for STEM Education Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships Office of Budget, Finance and Award Management Office of the Chief Information Officer Office of Information and Resource Management Office of Inspector General Requirements Conditions of Employment Selectee will be required to have a background investigation prior to onboarding. Selectee must be enrolled at least half-time in an accredited academic institution & maintain a cumulative 2.5 GPA or higher for the duration of the Internship. Selectee will be required to sign an agreement that outlines the parameters of the Internship Program. Selectee may be required to submit updated transcripts and proof of enrollment upon selection and during the duration of the Internship. Selectee may be required to serve a 1 year trial period. Selectee may be required to complete a background investigation prior to onboarding. Additional Requirements: All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. From the closing date of this vacancy announcement, applicants MUST have at least one year remaining in their required coursework for completion of their degree. This announcement is open to The Public who meet citizenship and eligibility requirements. Federal Appropriations Law requires that Non-Citizens meet certain eligibility criteria to be considered. Therefore, Non-Citizens must certify eligibility by signing and attaching this Citizenship Affidavit to their application. Non-citizens who do not provide the affidavit at the time of application will not be considered. Non-citizens may NOT be converted to competitive service appointments. Students may be hired for Internship positions at any time during the year and may work full-time or part-time based on office needs. This position is in the bargaining unit represented by AFGE Local 3403. 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. 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 & including removal from Federal Service or termination of an IPA assignment & referral to the Office of Inspector General. Foreign Talent Definitions. Qualifications In addition to the above appointment requirements, students MUST meet the qualification requirements below: To qualify at the GS-05 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-4 level in federal service performing administrative support functions to ensure efficient operations. OR have successfully completed four full years of education above high school level; OR have a combination of post-high school education and experience that together meet the qualification requirements for this position. Examples of Specialized experience for the GS-5 level include: identifying problems, gathering data, and recommending solutions; planning and organizing work; and communicating with various audiences orally and in writing. To qualify at the GS-7 level, you must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 level in the Federal service performing administrative and/or analytical support functions in support of program operations. OR have completed one full academic year of graduate-level (12 semester hours) education; OR have a Bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement (as evidenced by class standing in the upper third of the graduating class; 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale for all academic work; grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale in the major field of study; or election to membership in a national honor scholastic society). OR have a combination of post-high school education and experience that together meet the qualification requirements for this position. Examples of Specialized experience for the GS-7 level include: collecting data and evaluating information, reviewing budget data to monitor expenditures, and assisting with database queries. To qualify at the GS-9 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in federal service performing a variety of administrative, technical, and analytical support functions to assess and improve the efficiency of operations. OR have successfully completed A master`s or equivalent graduate degree. OR have 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree. OR have a combination of post high school education and experience that together meet the qualification requirements for this position. Examples of Specialized experience for the GS-9 level include: engaging in ongoing analysis of business processes to continually identify and recommend solutions to problems; developing and presenting factual evidence both in writing and before an audience to support enhancements in the methods of performing work; reviewing data for trends related to business processes, interpreting those trends, and determining causes and possible courses of action; Experience refers to paid & unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) & other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills & can provide valuable training & experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Education may be substituted for experience as described in "Qualifications." If qualifying based on education, you must submit TRANSCRIPTS (unofficial copies are acceptable) or a DIPLOMA that verifies that the requirement is met. All education must be accredited by an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accredited institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants may verify accreditation at the following website: Accreditation. PLEASE NOTE: Certificate program is defined as post-secondary education in a qualifying educational institution equal to at least one academic year of full-time study that's part of an accredited college-level, technical, trade, vocational, or business school curriculum. Additional Information The Pathways Internship Program allows students an opportunity to be converted non-competitively to a career-conditional or term position once the student completes all requirements of the Internship Program. Noncompetitive conversion to a permanent or term position is NOT guaranteed. The Intern's eligibility for conversion does not guarantee that the agency will opt for conversion. Relocation Expenses 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 VA letter or other required documentation as specified on the SF-15. 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 & including removal from Federal Service or termination of an IPA assignment & referral to the Office of Inspector General. Foreign Talent Definitions 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. This announcement may be used to fill like positions in other organizations within the National Science Foundation.