Summary NEH is an independent grant-making agency of the government dedicated to supporting research, education, preservation, and public programs in the humanities. The Program Specialist is responsible for the performance of a wide range of technical, analytical, and administrative work. The Office of Digital Humanities is designed to strengthen sustained, thoughtful study of the humanities at all levels of education through grants to educational institutions. Responsibilities **Multiple selections can be made from this announcement.** Advising Scholars. Speaks by email or telephone with scholars, librarians, and scientists (typically from universities) about highly-technical digital humanities projects. Provides guidance and disseminates program and agency-related information. The incumbent provides guidance to individuals and institutions regarding the aims and objectives of the agency's grant programs, the details of applying to them; and provides detailed information to applicants about application decisions. Evaluating projects and programs. The incumbent reads and evaluates final grant reports and other grant data to create evaluative quantitative and qualitative reports about specific projects, sub-programs, and programs of the Office; develops and maintains aggregate and longitudinal statistics about the work of the Office; and monitors program budgets, allocations, and obligations. Participates in the administration of grant applications. This includes screening applications for the adequacy and accuracy of submitted materials and determining the eligibility of applicants. The incumbent checks the proposals for the sufficiency of information provided; replies to inquiries about applications; participates with the senior program officers in the evaluation of proposals; gives advice to applicants regarding agency and program policies; assists in processing applications for review; performs administrative tasks for setting up panel meetings; and takes notes in panel meetings as assigned. Writes Articles for the NEH Website and ODH Newsletter. The incumbent will write short articles for publication on the NEH website and the Office of Digital Humanities newsletter about particular NEH-funded humanities research projects or trends in the field. Provides assistance to Program Officers and managers in other administrative/technical areas. The incumbent assists in the preparation of the Committee Book and other required materials for meetings of the National Council; develops and/or gathers information on various aspects of the program of the Office for press releases and for use in responding to Congressional inquiries; disseminates program information to appropriate sources; serves at the primary liaison for the annual project directors meeting hosted by the Office of Digital Humanities. As a GS-11 Program Specialist, represents the ODH in agency-wide committees or inter-agency committees that are relevant to the work of the office. Participates in daily administration of grants. The incumbent evaluates expenditure reports; assists the Humanities Administrators in analyzing and responding to interim and final reports; assesses progress as described in final reports from current grantees and in evaluating special requests from current grantees for revisions in project scope, workplan, and budget in order to recommend and draft responses for the consideration and approval of Humanities Administrators. Performs other duties as assigned. As assigned the incumbent carries out other assignments, sometimes on his/her own initiative, to help ensure that the work of the Office is performed in a timely manner and in accordance with established deadlines. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. As part of the online application process you will need to respond to a series of questions designed to assess your possession of the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or competencies: Administration and Management Grants Management Interpersonal Skills Oral Communication Project Management Writing At the GS-11 level Qualified candidates must possess: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level or equivalent experience or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. Specialized experience is experience which is directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, for example: experience in administration of higher education, digital humanities, and cultural heritage grants or programs; screening grant applications and proposals; providing technical guidance on grants laws and regulations; Utilizing databases to prepare reports and statistical data; assisting in the evaluation of humanities related projects, programs, and administrative problems; and writing articles and newsletters for website publications. Education A Bachelor's degree in a discipline of the humanities is required (a Ph.D. is preferred). Additional Information 1. Veterans' preference rules does not apply to this position however, veterans who are deemed best qualified will receive consideration amongt other candidates. If you are a preference eligible veteran, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 (Member-4 copy) or other proof of eligibility. If you are a 10-point (CP or CPS) veteran, you must attach an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form. 2. If you are the spouse of a member of the armed forces on active duty, the spouse of a 100 percent disabled member of the armed forces, or the spouse of a deceased member of the armed forces, you may apply for consideration through the Military Spouse Noncompetitive Appointing Authority. You must meet certain criteria for each of these eligibility categories. Learn more about hiring options available to military spouses. Your eligibility does not entitle you to a job within the federal government. You must still apply and meet qualification standards and additional requirements, such as a background investigation. 3. If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency. 4. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review in our office, in other Federal agency personnel offices, and on OPM's web site at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1700/general-education-and-training-series-1701/. 5. This position may require completion of a 1-year trial period. 6. The salary range above reflects the Washington DC Locality pay, salary may be adjusted based on the negotiated location upon selection. 7. This position may qualify for membership in the NEH American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 3403.