Program Specialist (Facilities Integration)

Summary

The Program Specialist (Facilities Integration) is responsible for planning, coordinating, and evaluating facility-related programs and initiatives in support of the NHGRI Intramural Research Program. This position functions as a principal advisor and liaison between NHGRI leadership, scientific programs, and service providers to ensure that facilities, space, infrastructure, and safety-related needs are effectively integrated into organizational planning and operations.

Duties

Plans, develops, and implements comprehensive program strategies and integrated plans for the internal and external integration of day-to-day and long-range projects, actions and activities for all six divisions within the NHGRI. Analyzes complex program data and evaluates the effectiveness of operations using qualitative and quantitative methods in meeting established goals and objectives, identifies systemic issues, interdependencies, and risks, and develops recommendations that improve program performance, resource utilization, and mission outcomes. Develops, analyzes and presents comprehensive reports and decision packages for senior leadership that include findings, alternatives, and recommendations addressing complex and interrelated program issues with significant organizational impact. Directs the integration of space, safety, and emergency preparedness program requirements into organizational planning and decision-making for 500+ staff across multiple on and off-campus facilities. Analyzes space requirements, evaluates competing requests, and determines recommendations for space allocation decisions that directly impact organizational priorities and resource distribution. Leads and participates in meetings and briefings, and organizational forums and identifies commitments and action items, and ensures accountability for completion of actions that impact program execution and organizational priorities. Develops and executes comprehensive plans of action for programs requiring extensive coordination across multiple functional areas and stakeholders, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and organizational objectives. Evaluates and determines program requirements associated with design, construction, and renovation activities, including cost implications, scheduling constraints, and impact on organization and presents recommendations to leadership for decision-making. Communicates with the leadership and affected staff to present and defend findings, recommendations and program impacts related to facilities and operations.

Qualifications and evaluation

You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Attention to Detail Decision Making Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Teamwork

How to apply

This announcement accepts applications during the open period of August 20, 2026 through August 24, 2026; unless the applicant cut-off (75 applications) is reached. This announcement will close at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (ET) on August 24, 2026, or on the day the 75th application is received, whichever comes first. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM ET on the closing day of the announcement to receive consideration. Early submission of your application is highly encouraged. To apply for this position, please read and follow all instructions in this announcement, complete the online application, and submit the documentation specified in the "Required Documents" section. Your complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time (ET) on 08/24/2026 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. See the "Required Documents" section for any additional forms and/or supplemental materials required. Read all Eligibility questions and respond accordingly to any Eligibility you wish to claim. You will only be considered for Schedule A hiring unless you respond in the affirmative, regardless of what documentation you submit. We cannot assume you intended to respond differently to a question based on other information in your application package. Complete the assessment questionnaire. Applicants are asked all questions regardless of their consideration preferences. We will only consider you for the grades, series, locations, specialties, and other considerations that you self-identify as being qualified for or interested in. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13031200 Verify all required documentation is included in your application package, review your responses to the assessment questionnaire for accuracy, and then submit your application. In addition to the required documents, we encourage you to submit a cover letter, copy of your transcripts, and any applicable certifications or licenses. Even though this information is not required at the time of application, we may request this information later. We cannot assume responsibility or grant extensions for personal issues (e.g., troubles navigating the application process, loss of internet, not understanding a question) when applying to our announcements. For technical difficulties, contact HR Systems Support between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM ET Monday through Friday at hrss@nih.gov. If you need any other accommodation or assistance with applying, please contact NIH HR Service Desk Branch F at OHRCSDBRANCHFSRVDSK@od.nih.gov. Requests for reasonable accommodations must be made before the announcement closing date. Visit our site for information on NIH's EEO program, reasonable accommodation procedures, laws, policy statements, and the operation of the EEO complaint process.

Required documents

RESUME: Your resume must thoroughly describe, in two pages or less, how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement and it must support your responses to the assessment questionnaire. We cannot assume you have performed the necessary experience required for this position regardless of your employment history or academic career. To ensure all of the essential information is in your resume, we encourage you to use the USAJOBS online Resume Builder. If you choose to use your own resume, you must ensure it contains all of the required information and you organize it so we can associate the following information for each experience/position: Job title Name of employer Beginning and ending dates of employment (month/day/year format) Hours worked per week. We will assume full-time unless otherwise stated. We will prorate part-time employment in crediting experience. Detailed description of job duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities to include any supervisory/managerial responsibilities and number of staff supervised (if applicable) Series and grade or equivalent (if a federal position) Performance ratings and any monetary or non-monetary awards (optional). If the position has an education requirement or you are qualifying on the basis of education, you need to list your education history including the type of degree and your major of study. If the position requires a certain number of credit hours, you are strongly encouraged to list the relevant courses in your resume. Do not include a photograph or video of yourself, or any sensitive information (age, date of birth, marital status, protected health information, religious affiliation, social security number, etc.) on your resume or cover letter. We will not access web pages linked on your resume or cover letter to determine your qualifications. For resume writing guidance, please visit the following resources: NIH Help Applying, USAJOBS Resource Center, and the USAJOBS Resume Guidance. ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE: You must submit a completed assessment questionnaire. ELIGIBILITY/PREFERENCE DOCUMENTATION: You must submit the following documentation, if applicable to you AND respond accordingly to the associated question on the online questionnaire. If you do not provide the required information, we will assume you are not eligible or you do not wish to be considered for any preference or eligibility. Veteran Documentation: (DD-214, VA Disability Letter, etc.). Reference Standard Form 15 (SF-15) for required documentation if you are a 10-point preference eligible. Submission of SF-15 is not required unless you have derived preference (XP) as described in questions 7, 8, or 9 on the SF-15. In those cases, you must submit a completed SF-15 and the required documentation. For 5-point preference eligibles, you must submit your DD-214 (if separated) or any written documentation from the armed forces that certifies you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted with your application package. Schedule A (Disability Appointment): Documentation of eligibility for employment under Schedule A can be obtained from a licensed medical professional (e.g., a physician or other medical professional certified by a state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory to practice medicine); a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist (i.e., state or private); or any Federal agency, state agency, or agency of the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits. The letter must be printed on a medical professional's letterhead and signed. Please note the Schedule A hiring authority neither guarantees employment, nor gives an individual preference in the hiring process. Please do not submit any other supplementary documentation that is not requested of you. To protect your personal information, we will only send your resume and cover letter to the selecting official or hiring manager.

Additional information

This position is designated as a "non-emergency/teleworker" position and the selected candidate will be considered a "non-emergency/teleworker" employee. In the event of a closure, you must be available to telework or request leave. At the supervisor's discretion, this position may offer work schedule flexibilities: telework compressed schedules, flexible schedules. A newly appointed or reappointed employee may receive service credit for prior work experience or active-duty uniformed service that otherwise would not be creditable for the purpose of determining his or her annual leave accrual rate. All creditable service must be directly related to the duties of the position being filled and decisions to allow for such credit must be finalized prior to the selectee's entrance on duty. Recipients will be determined on a case-by-case basis based on organizational need, specific case justification, and budget limitations. Based on your appointment, a one or two-year trial/probationary period may be required. A decision regarding your continued employment with NIH will be made as you near the end of this period. NIH considers veterans' preference a positive factor in Schedule A hiring. We may make additional selections for similar positions across the National Institutes of Health within the local commuting area identified in this vacancy announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with any interested selecting official(s) at NIH. The National Institutes of Health participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers. The NIH maintains a tobacco-free work environment and campus. Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Visit our Applicant FAQs page for helpful information on the application process. Visit our Total Compensation page for a detailed look into the benefits, awards, leave, retirement, and other incentives employees may receive as part of a rewarding work environment.