Education Policy Analyst

Education Policy Analyst GS-1701-15 (DE)

Department of Education

National Assessment Governing Board

Summary

The position is telework eligible consistent with the Agency’s telework and remote work program policy.

This position is located in the U.S. Department of Education, National Assessment Governing Board (NAGB), in Washington DC and is responsible for developing plans and executing actions to inform policy decisions made by the Governing Board.

Duties

APPLICATION LIMIT: This vacancy announcement is limited to the first 100 applications received and will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the day that we receive the 100th application, or at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the listed closing date, whichever occurs first.

We encourage you to read this entire vacancy announcement prior to submitting your application.

As an Education Policy Analyst GS-1701-15, you will be responsible for:

• Serve as the senior staff member on policy--monitoring and reviewing Congressional and Department of Education activities related to NAEP’s authorization and appropriations to inform Board policy.

• Develop strategy and lead engagement with key intergovernmental partners and stakeholders, including the U.S. Congress and state education leaders, including serving as the liaison with state advisory groups convened to inform Board policy.

• Prepare briefing materials, fact sheets, agendas, testimony and supporting materials for Board leadership relating to Governing Board policy implementation and Board meetings.

• Assist the Executive Director and the Deputy Executive Director in working with Board members to identify issues, set policy, and develop policy statements for work that falls under the responsibilities of the Board and assist in ensuring that Board policies are implemented as intended.