Job Title: Program Analyst (Research Compliance Officer) Agency: Smithsonian Institution Sub Agency: Smithsonian Job Announcement Number: 11R-RM-296781-TRF-OSP Salary Range: $62,467.00 - $97,333.00 /year Series & Grade: IS-0343-11/12 Promotion Potential: 13 Open Period: Monday, March 28, 2011 to Monday, April 11, 2011 Position Information: Full-Time, Permanent. This is not a Federal Position, but has similar requirements and benefits. Duty Locations: 1 vacancy - Washington DC Metro Area, DC Who May Be Considered: This position is open to all candidates eligible to work in the United States. Job Summary: This position is located in the Office of Sponsored Projects, Smithsonian Institution, Arlington, VA. The employee in this position serves the Institution through providing guidance on regulatory compliance matters to those Smithsonian staff who wish to apply for and receive external support of research, exhibitions, education, capital and training projects. The Smithsonian Institution values and seeks a diverse workforce. Join us in "Inspiring Generations through Knowledge and Discovery." Key Requirements: * Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation * Complete a Probationary Period * Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer Major Duties: * Performs outreach, and provides training, and advocacy of compliance issues. * Provides supports to Institutional Committees such as Animal Care and Use, Human Subjects, and IRB and prepares animal welfare reports. * Develops, implements and revises research-related policies and procedures and applies federal research compliance to grants/contracts. Qualifications: Experience: IS-11 One year of full-time experience that is close or similar to the work of this job. The experience includes activities such as administering grants or contracts; interpreting regulations, laws and policies; conducting outreach activities; and updating/maintaining databases. Or Education: 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. Or a Combination: FOR GRADE 11 only. Education and experience may be combined to meet the basic qualifications; for example, a half year of experience and a half year of education in the field may be qualifying. Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are qualifying by education and/or you have education completed in a foreign college/university described above, it is your responsibility to provide transcripts and/or proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study. For instructions on where to fax these documents, see the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. Experience:IS-12 One year of full-time experience that is close or similar to the work of this job. The experience includes activities such as administering grants and/or contracts to include enforcement of regulatory compliance matters, such as human subjects, animal welfare, misconduct in research, responsible conduct of research, and informal training of these topics; problem solving and recommending solutions; database development/implementation and generating reports. Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week. Qualification requirements must be met within 30 days of the job announcement closing date. How You Will Be Evaluated: Your application will be evaluated first for the basic qualifications described above. The applications that meet the basic qualifications will be evaluated further against the following criteria: 1. Knowledge of Federal research-related compliance regulations to develop, implement and revise policies and procedures. 2. Ability to orally communicate to staff, complex subject matter involving the enforcement of institutional and Federal regulations. 3. Knowledge of federal and private grant administration including relevant Office of Management and Budget circulars in order to conduct outreach, train, and advocate for compliance issues. 4. Ability to collaborate on a team; review protocol documents for compliance with Federal regulations; prepare Federal Assurances and annual reports and make recommendations to committees about approval of protocols. 5. Ability to analyze Federal research-related compliance regulations in order to modify Smithsonian policies and procedures. 6. Ability to communicate in writing in order to develop or revise research-related policies and procedures. Important Note: Your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses to the occupational questionnaire or other assessment tool for consistency. If a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume, you will be assigned a rating commensurate to your described experience. Your resume should provide detailed information regarding how your education and experience relate to this position, including the major duties and qualifications criteria listed. To preview questions please click here<https://jobs.mgsapps.monster.com/si/vacancy/previewVacancyQuestions.hms?orgId=1&jnum=2323>. Benefits: The Smithsonian offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, vacation and sick leave, holidays, commuter benefits, health/life insurance, and accidental insurance. Other Information: Please see Benefits at www.sihr.si.edu<http://www.sihr.si.edu/> for a complete description. How To Apply: Click on the "Apply Online" button on the upper right side of the page. Please Note: * You must apply for this position online through the 'Apply Online' button. * Faxes are received by an automated system, not a physical fax machine. Documents that are faxed as part of the application process must be sent with the system generated cover sheet by the closing date. Documents faxed without the system generated coversheet are not retrievable and cannot be considered as part of the application package. * Clicking the "DONE" tab does not submit your application. The "DONE" tab allows you to exit the system and save your information for completion at a later time. To submit your application, click the "FINISH" tab. * The complete application package, including any required documents, is due in the Smithsonian Office of Human Resources on the closing date of the announcement by 11:59 PM Eastern Time. * If you are unable to apply online, paper applications may be accepted with prior approval of the Contact Person listed below. Required Documents: Your application package should include the following documents: * Detailed resume online through USAJOBS * Unofficial school transcripts, if the position has an education requirement. * Proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study, if applicable. Contact Information: Raquel Manso Phone: 202-633-6388 Fax: 571-258-4052 TDD: 202-633-6409 Email: xxxxxx@si.edu Agency Information: Smithsonian PO Box 37012 600 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20013-7012 Fax: 571-258-4052 What To Expect Next: You will receive an e-mail to acknowledge that your application has been received. Please be aware that the confirmation e-mail could reside in your "junk" or "bulk" mail folder depending on your filters. The Smithsonian receives many applications for each job. Each application is reviewed carefully which may take a few weeks. We will send you an e-mail to update you as we go through phases of the application review process. You may also check your application status by logging into www.usajobs.gov and selecting the tab "My USAJOBS;" e-mailing xxxxxx@si.edu; or by contacting the Office of Human Resources Representative listed. Additional Information: * Tips on applying for Smithsonian jobs are available at www.sihr.si.edu/jobs.cfm<http://www.sihr.si.edu/jobs.cfm>. * The Smithsonian does not pay relocation expenses. * The Smithsonian embraces diversity and equal employment opportunity (www.si.edu/oeema<http://www.si.edu/oeema>). 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