Program Evaluation and Planning Specialist (GS3553-NC-001)

National Experienced Workforce Solutions; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

National Experienced Workforce Solutions connects experienced workers with federal agency opportunities, offering remote or in-office roles that support critical missions. The Program Evaluation and Planning Specialist will lead evaluation protocols, coordinate projects, and advance AI/machine learning integration within the ESP framework for USGS.

The role requires a strong background in science administration, excellent data handling skills, and the ability to work across teams in EST hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 year(s) of experience in the field or in a related area.
• PhD Degree in Biological, Natural Resource, and Environmental Sciences

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage multiple research projects and science delivery activities.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with partners and project teams.
• Prepare project documentation and communicate progress to supervisors and leadership.
• Support translation and dissemination of scientific findings to managers and stakeholders

Skills

Windows

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Access

MS PowerPoint

MS Teams

MS Outlook

MS SharePoint

Adobe Acrobat

Education

PhD in Biological, Natural Resource, and Environmental Sciences

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Teams

MS Outlook

Job description

Program Evaluation and Planning Specialist (GS3553-NC-001)

• ID: GS3553-NC-001
• Location: Raleigh
• Program: USGS
• Wage/Hr: $60.00
• Hours/Week: 29 - 40 hrs. per week
• Minimum Age: 55

For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States.

NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). These experienced professionals provide administrative, technical, and professional support to the U.S. Geological Survey U.S. Geological Survey through the Experienced Services Program (ESP).

Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an at-will relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee.

PLEASE NOTE: An Enrollee is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions. An Enrollee is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the agency and administered by NEW Solutions.

Telework is available, Enrollee must be willing to work on EST time zone to support the office. May either work in the office or remote.

This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States.

Qualifications

Minimum of 10 year(s) of experience in the field or in a related area OR PhD Degree in Biological, Natural Resource, and Environmental Sciences

• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams, MS Outlook, MS SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat

Duties

Responsible for facilitating collaboration and engagement with partners to support the co production of science agendas, strategic plans, and priority setting materials; develop and lead evaluation protocols to ensure efficient and effective center operations and that work products are meeting EOs and SOs; lead AI and machine learning integration.

• Coordinate and manage multiple research projects and science delivery activities40%
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with partners and project teams30%
• Prepare project documentation and communicate progress to supervisors and leadership20%
• Support translation and dissemination of scientific findings to managers and stakeholders10%

Other

• Overnight travel: Potential for occasional travel for meetings
• Air travel anticipated: If needed, 1-2 times per year
• Physical requirements: Work is primarily sedentary and performed in an office or remote setting, requiring the ability to sit or stand for extended periods, use a computer, and participate in virtual or in-person meetings. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in the federal programs.