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Duties

The Senior Advisor provides scientific and strategic analysis and program planning for all MPS scientific facilities. Provides advice to the MPS Assistant Director on all aspects of major facilities planning, construction, and management of operations, as well as coordination of mid-scale activities. Works closely with senior leaders and agency officials to plan, facilitate, evaluate, and oversee broad and complex directorate-wide activities related to major MPS scientific facilities. Oversees preparation of major facility award and decision packages to be presented to the National Science Board and internal review boards. Provides guidance to the Assistant Director on strategic assessment of projects, including readiness for Director's Review Board and the National Science Board actions, need for advisory structures, and coordination with other agencies. Works with MPS and the Office of the Director in developing processes for assessing priorities of large projects across MPS disciplines.

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Conditions of employment

Background Investigation

You are highly encouraged to address the following professional skills within your cover letter, which will be used to evaluate your experience, education and training as related to the knowledge, skills and abilities for this position during the review process.

QUALITY RANKING FACTORS: Final ranking is based on an evaluation of experience, education, and training, as they relate to the knowledge, skills, and abilities specified in the following factors:

Knowledge of policy, budgeting, planning, and project management related to scientific research facilities.
Knowledge of the design, construction, operation, and divestment of large, complex, cutting-edge, multi-user science and engineering research facilities.
Demonstrated ability to conceptualize and express complex issues and ideas in a clear, concise manner, both orally and in writing, along with the ability to critcally assess similar material prepared by others.
Demonstrated knowledge of the research community and of issues affecting the successful construction and operation of research facilities.

Qualifications

Candidates must have a Ph.D. or equivalent professional experience or a combination of education and professional experience in a field of science or engineering related to the NSF mission, plus, after award of the Ph.D., a minimum of six or more years of successful research, research administration and/or managerial experience pertinent to the position.

Appointment to this position will be made under the Excepted Authority of the NSF Act. Candidates who do not have civil service status or reinstatement eligibility will not obtain civil service status if selected. Candidates currently in the competitive service will be required to waive competitive civil service rights if selected. Usual civil service benefits (retirement, health benefits, and life insurance) are applicable.

You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation before you can be appointed into this position.

Additional information

If you do not have civil service status or reinstatement eligibility, you will not obtain civil service status if selected. If you are currently in the competitive civil service, you will be required to waive competitive civil service rights if selected.

For additional information on the NSF eRecruit system, please visit our NSF eRecruit Frequently Asked Questions.

You must answer all of the job-related questions to ensure full considerationfor this position. For more detailed information, please review our NSF eRecruit Frequently Asked Questions.

IMPORTANT NOTE: PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER OR DATE OF BIRTH ON YOUR APPLICATION DOCUMENTS.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated on the extent and quality of your experience, education, and research relevant to the duties of the position.
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Required Documents

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1. Resume or other application format of your choice. Your application should contain the following information: Announcement number and your country of citizenship (Non-Citizens must certify eligibility by signing and attaching this Citizenship Affidavit to their application. Non-citizens who do not provide the affidavit at the time of application will not be considered. Non-Citizens who are exempt from the Appropriations Law requirements due to their status as officers or employees of the U.S. government on December 16, 2009 must provide a statement with their application noting their exemption with documentation of proof of status as officers or employees of the U.S. government on that date.)

Information about your education, your major, and type and year of degree(s); and Information about all your work experience, including job titles, duties, and accomplishments, employer's name and phone number, number of hours worked per week, starting and ending dates (month and year), and salary. If you have held various positions with the same employer, describe each separately.

2. Narrative statement addressing your background in terms of the Quality Ranking Factors should be addressed in your cover letter. Your responses should be clear and concise and show a level of accomplishment and a degree of responsibility.

3. NSF Form 1232, Applicant Survey. We also ask that you complete and submit the Applicant Survey Form. This will help NSF to ensure that our recruiting efforts are attracting a diverse candidate pool; it will be used for statistical purposes only.

You are strongly encouraged to submit a current performance appraisal and/or letter(s) of recommendation and a cover letter that describes your background in terms of the professional skills associated with this position. This information will be used in the evaluation process.

Transcripts are not required; however, please indicate the year that each degree was obtained on your application materials.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION: Applications must be received by 11:59 PM Eastern time on the closing date on this announcement. Applications may be transmitted electronically to execsrch@nsf.gov or mailed or delivered to the following address:

National Science Foundation.
Division of Human Resource Management.
Executive Services Branch, Room 315.
ATTN: MPS-2017-0003
4201 Wilson Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22230

Inquiries or questions should be directed to: Executive Personnel Staff at (703) 292-7493; hearing impaired individuals should call TDD (703) 292-5090 for assistance.

Additional information on the NSF mission, structure, programs, and operations may be accessed through our website. The NSF provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of this application and hiring process, please notify the point of contact on this job opportunity announcement.

IMPORTANT NOTE: PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER OR DATE OF BIRTH ON YOUR APPLICATION DOCUMENTS.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

Please review your application packet to ensure that you have submitted all documentation that you want considered.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Required Documents

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1. Resume or other application format of your choice. Your application should contain the following information: Announcement number and your country of citizenship (Non-Citizens must certify eligibility by signing and attaching this Citizenship Affidavit to their application. Non-citizens who do not provide the affidavit at the time of application will not be considered. Non-Citizens who are exempt from the Appropriations Law requirements due to their status as officers or employees of the U.S. government on December 16, 2009 must provide a statement with their application noting their exemption with documentation of proof of status as officers or employees of the U.S. government on that date.)

Information about your education, your major, and type and year of degree(s); and Information about all your work experience, including job titles, duties, and accomplishments, employer's name and phone number, number of hours worked per week, starting and ending dates (month and year), and salary. If you have held various positions with the same employer, describe each separately.

2. Narrative statement addressing your background in terms of the Quality Ranking Factors should be addressed in your cover letter. Your responses should be clear and concise and show a level of accomplishment and a degree of responsibility.

3. NSF Form 1232, Applicant Survey. We also ask that you complete and submit the Applicant Survey Form. This will help NSF to ensure that our recruiting efforts are attracting a diverse candidate pool; it will be used for statistical purposes only.

You are strongly encouraged to submit a current performance appraisal and/or letter(s) of recommendation and a cover letter that describes your background in terms of the professional skills associated with this position. This information will be used in the evaluation process.

Transcripts are not required; however, please indicate the year that each degree was obtained on your application materials.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION: Applications must be received by 11:59 PM Eastern time on the closing date on this announcement. Applications may be transmitted electronically to execsrch@nsf.gov or mailed or delivered to the following address:

National Science Foundation.
Division of Human Resource Management.
Executive Services Branch, Room 315.
ATTN: MPS-2017-0003
4201 Wilson Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22230

Inquiries or questions should be directed to: Executive Personnel Staff at (703) 292-7493; hearing impaired individuals should call TDD (703) 292-5090 for assistance.

Additional information on the NSF mission, structure, programs, and operations may be accessed through our website. The NSF provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of this application and hiring process, please notify the point of contact on this job opportunity announcement.

IMPORTANT NOTE: PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER OR DATE OF BIRTH ON YOUR APPLICATION DOCUMENTS.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

Please review your application packet to ensure that you have submitted all documentation that you want considered.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

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You must submit your application so that it will be received by 11:59 PM Eastern time on the closing date of the announcement.

The individual selected will be required to file an "Executive Branch Personnel Public Financial Disclosure Report" (OGE-278) in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1798.

Ensure that your application includes the documents listed below and reflects your background in terms of the qualification requirements for the position.

Agency contact information

Sandra De Leon

Phone: 703-292-7493
TDD: 703-292-5090
Fax: 000-000-0000
Email: execsrch@nsf.gov

Address: NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
4201 Wilson Blvd
Room 315
Arlington, Virginia 22230
United States

Next steps

The Evaluation Panel will rate and rank each eligible applicant based on the qualification requirements and refer the top candidate to the selecting official.