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Summary
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is an independent federal agency that provides support to advance and disseminate knowledge in all of the disciplines of the humanities: history, literature, linguistics, archaeology, jurisprudence and the history, criticism and theory of the arts. In support of the NEH mission, the NEH Pathways Internship Program provides paid opportunities for current students accepted for enrollment in qualifying educational programs.
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Duties
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• Reviews applications recommended for offer, award, or supplemental funding to assure that all required documentation is complete and in compliance with governing authorities.
• Conducts pre-award risk assessments and identifies appropriate risk mitigation necessary for the successful completion of award and protect Federal interest.
• Performs budget analysis for mathematical accuracy and compliance with NEH legislation, 2 CFR Part 200 cost principles, and NEH programmatic requirements. Negotiates budget revisions as necessary with applicants. Determines the allowability, allocability, and reasonableness of all costs.
• Monitors active awards by tracking the timely submission of required financial and performance reports. Reviews financial reports and resolves issues. Reviews and processes post-award requests for amendments, extensions, and supplements to awards in accordance with established procedures.
• Prepares conditions and provisions for offer letters, awards, and notices of supplemental funding, as appropriate. Drafts clauses specific to an individual awards, as necessary.
• Interprets and informs NEH program staff and recipients of policies and procedures regarding grants, cooperative agreements, program requirements, and other grant-related activities.
• Prepares a variety of correspondence, memoranda, and information.
• Contributes to development of standard operating procedures and instructions.
• Reviews applications, awards, and other supplemental funding documents, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and legal requirements.
• Prepares, enters, and reviews information in the NEH electronic grants management system (eGMS).
• Ensures timely close-out of awards and processing of deobligation actions.

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizen
• Relevant experience and/or education
• Favorable background investigation
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service
• You will be required to serve a one year trial period.
• If you do not submit school transcripts, you will be rated ineligible.
• You must maintain a bank account for direct deposit of salary.

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.
At the GS-7 level Qualified candidates must possess:
1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-5 level or equivalent experience;
or
1 full year of graduate level education
or
Superior academic achievement
or
A combination of education and experience as described at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-ADMIN.
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: (1) Assisting customers/stakeholders with coordinating funding actions, that begins and/or closes out the grant award process; (2) Providing assistance in the administration of the grants portfolio, in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and programmatic requirements; (3) Assisting with activities related to monitoring grants, including receiving and reviewing progress reports; (4) Assisting with administrative or program support tasks using office software (e.g., Excel, Word, databases) to organize, track, or present information.
At the GS-9 level Qualified candidates must possess:
1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-7 level or equivalent experience;
or
Master's or equivalent graduate degree
or
2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree.
or
LL.B. or J.D., if related
A combination of education and experience as described at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-ADMIN.
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: (1) Providing guidance to customers/stakeholders regarding coordinating funding actions, that begins and/or closes out the grant award process; (2) Providing guidance in the administration of the grant's portfolio in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and programmatic requirements; (3) Coordinating activities related to monitoring grants, including receiving and reviewing progress reports; (4) Performing administrative or program support tasks using office software (e.g., Excel, Word, databases) to organize, track, or present information.
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:

• Attention to Detail
• Customer Service
• Flexibility
• Integrity/Honesty
• Interpersonal Skills
• Reading Comprehension
• Teamwork

Superior Academic Achievement (S.A.A) is defined by:
1. Class standing Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses.
2. Grade-point average (G.P.A.) Applicants must have a grade-point average of:

• 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on their official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or
• 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.

3. Election to membership in a national scholastic honor society Applicants can be considered eligible based on membership in one of the national scholastic honor societies recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies. Membership in a freshman honor society cannot be used to meet the requirements of this provision.
Combining Education and Experience: Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for this position and may be computed by first determining your total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the band level; then determining your education as a percentage of the education required for the band level; and then adding the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent. (Must submit a copy of transcripts).
Recent Graduates: Provides recent graduates with one to two-year developmental experiences in Federal agencies. Applicants must have graduated from a qualifying educational institution or career or technical education program within the previous two years. (Veterans unable to apply due to service obligations have up to six years after degree completion to apply).
PATHWAYS RECENT GRADUATE PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY - You must:

• have obtained a qualifying associates, bachelors, master's, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution, within the previous 2 years unless military service interfered with a veteran's eligibility to apply during that two-year time frame. Veterans meeting the above exclusion may apply within 2 years of discharge or 6 years from the date of receipt of the degree whichever comes first;
• provide required documentation to verify degree has been, or will be, completed prior to appointment; AND
• meet the basic qualification standards outlined for this series and grade level.

If selected, you:

• must sign a Pathways Recent Graduate Program Participant Agreement;
• will serve on an excepted service appointment for at least a two year trial period;
• will enter a formal training program with a mentor and execute an Individual Development Plan outlining training requirements and program expectations;
• must be provided at least 40 hours of interactive training, directly linked to your employment field, within 45 days of appointment;
• will be assigned a mentor within 90 days of appointment;
• will be evaluated for conversion to a term or permanent appointment in the competitive service at the end of no more than two years.

Education
This position has an education requirement. You must provide transcripts to support your educational claims. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. http://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Additional information

1. If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-point veterans' preference, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must attach an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form.
2. 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.
3. This position is temporary and does not confer any eligibility for benefits or tenure in the competitive service.
4. This position may qualify for membership in the NEH American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 3403.
5. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. (https://appsupport-usastaffing.opm.gov/hc/en-us/sections/45063131363475-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information)

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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