This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/511874800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
This announcement has been amended to extend the closing date to December 3, 2018.
Become a part of our mission to maintain and strengthen the vitality of the US science and engineering enterprise. For over 70 years, the National Science Foundation (NSF) has remained the premier Federal agency supporting basic research at the frontiers of discovery across all fields, as well as science and engineering education at all levels.
Learn more about this agency09/25/2018 to 12/03/2018
$165,842 - $174,500 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Yes—Relocation may be paid contingent on availability of funds.
Permanent - SES Career
Full-time - Full-time.
Senior Executive
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Yes
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DIAS-2018-0003
511874800
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Those who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
Applications will be accepted from U.S. Citizens only.
The Deputy Director serves as a member of the leadership team in the Division of Institution and Award Support (DIAS), which plays an integral role in aligning the Foundation’s policies, procedures, and business practices with its mission and outcomes. The incumbent serves as principal advisor to the Division Director in providing leadership and direction to support core functions of DIAS operational units and their effective integration. These functions include developing, assessing, implementing, and communicating Foundation policies and procedures for financial assistance awards; pre- and post-award cost analysis and audit resolution; and analysis and requirements development to implement business rules for assistance awards across the Foundation’s corporate IT systems. The incumbent is responsible for the day-to-day operations of DIAS, including development and execution of management plans and the effective use of staff and resources in achieving organizational goals. The incumbent authoritatively represents the Division Director to relevant internal and external communities and serves as Acting Division Director in his/her absence.
One year probationary period for all new Career SES appointments.
Requires an "Executive Branch Personnel Public Financial Disclosure Report" (OGE-278).
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Security Clearance.
EXECUTIVE/MANAGERIAL: Unless you are currently under a career SES appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into SES, or have successfully completed a SES Candidate Development Program approved by OPM, you must submit written statements (narrative format) describing accomplishments that would satisfy the E/Ms. If you fail to do so, you will be rated "ineligible."
Essential (Mandatory, must be addressed)
1. Leading Change. Demonstrated ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Includes the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.
2. Leading People. Demonstrated ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Includes the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
3. Results-Driven Leadership. Demonstrated ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Includes the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
4. Business Acumen. Demonstrated ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.
5. Building Coalitions. Demonstrated ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, non-profit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL(P/Ts): All applicants must submit written statements (narrative format) of accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. You must address each technical qualification separately.
Essential (Mandatory, must be addressed)
1. Advanced degree (Masters & above) or equivalent professional experience, or combination of education and experience demonstrating potential for successfully managing functions critical to the Division’s mission, including two or more of the following areas of expertise: business/public administration, grant policy development and administration, information systems, financial management/accounting, statistics/risk analysis, or other relevant fields.
2. Substantial knowledge and skill in analyzing the impact of policies and procedures as they affect the science and engineering enterprise, research funding, and audit processes and procedures for federally sponsored projects administered as grants and cooperative agreements, as well as the knowledge of the potential benefits and risks associated with developing and implementing automated business systems.
3. Demonstrated ability to strengthen organizational effectiveness through the development and implementation of strategies that integrate complementary functions including policy, technology, and oversight.
4. Demonstrated ability (1) to communicate effectively (orally and in writing) complex policy-level and technical issues and (2) to represent clearly and succinctly administrative functions of a major federal R&D agency (i.e., policy development and execution, business and information systems, pre- and post-award monitoring efforts) to diverse audiences.
5. Ability to achieve a high-functioning organization that effectively delivers quality customer service to diverse stakeholder communities.
When responding to the mandatory P/T and E/M qualifications, you must clearly show that you possess the experience, knowledge, skills and ability to perform the duties of this position by submitting narrative responses in which you detail you experience in each of the mandatory E/Ms and P/Ts.
Your examples should be clear and emphasize your level of responsibilities, scope, and complexity of the programs managed and program accomplishments with results of your actions, policy initiatives and level of contacts.
Applicants who do not provide narrative statements addressing both the mandatory E/M and P/T qualifications will only be considered for an IPA assignment, if applicable.
Applicants currently serving under a career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointment, eligible for reinstatement into SES, or have successfully completed a SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) approved by OPM are not required to address the Executive/Managerial Qualifications (ECQs/EMs); but a narrative statement for each of the Professional/Technical Qualifications (PTQs) is required.
To view additional information on the proper preparation of Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) statements, applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Office of Personnel Management’s Guide to Executive Qualifications. http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/executive-core-qualifications/
Security Clearance
Public Trust - Background Investigation
The Senior Executive Service (SES) covers managerial positions above GS-15 in the Federal Service. Persons appointed to the SES are eligible for health benefits, life insurance, social security, Federal retirement and thrift savings plan coverage, and participate in the Federal leave system. Competitive status is not required, veteran's preference does not apply and there are no grade restrictions. New appointees to the SES are required to serve a one-year probationary period.
Final selection of career appointees requires the approval of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM). OPM approval will be based on the selectee's background in the following five executive core qualification areas: (1) Leading Change, (2) Leading People, (3) Results Driven Leadership, (4) Business Acumen, and (5) Building Coalitions. These areas are incorporated in the five executive/managerial requirements for the position. Information about the leadership requirements for SES-level positions is available on the OPM website.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants will be evaluated by an Evaluation Panel of senior officials. The panel will rate, and rank applicants based on the quality and extent of total accomplishments, experience and education. The panel will determine the degree to which candidates possess the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the mandatory professional/technical qualifications of the position and the mandatory executive/managerial qualifications to determine the best qualified candidates. The best qualified candidates will be referred to the appropriate official who will recommend selection. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, physical disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit reason.
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1. Resume: In additional to your written statements addressing the Mandatory Executive/Managerial (E/M) Core qualifications, the Professional/Technical (P/T) qualifications, and other qualifications as applicable, submit a resume or any other written format you choose to describe your qualifications. Applicants typically provide the following information:
Full name, mailing address, and day email address and evening telephone numbers.
Educational information, including the name, city and state of your colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type and year of any degrees received.
Information about your paid and non paid work experience related to this position including:
Job title (include series and grade, if Federal job)
Duties and accomplishments
Employer’s name and address
Supervisor’s name and phone number (indicate if we may contact your current supervisor)
Starting and ending dates of employment (month/year)
Information about honors, awards, and special accomplishments
2. Mandatory P/T Statement: A narrative statement specifically addressing each mandatory professional/technical qualification. Applicants who do not provide a narrative statement addressing each mandatory P/T qualification will only be considered for an IPA assignment, if applicable.
3. Mandatory E/M Statement: A narrative statement specifically addressing each individual E/M. In lieu of the narrative, current career SES members, reinstatement eligible, and SES Candidate Development Program graduates must provide the documentation in item #4. Applicants who do not provide a narrative statement addressing the E/M qualifications will only be considered for an IPA assignment, if applicable.
4. All current and former career SES members must provide a SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, documenting their status or reinstatement eligibility. Candidates who have successfully completed an Office of Personnel Management approved SES Candidate Development Program must submit a copy of their Qualifications Review Board (QRB) certificate.
5. Citizenship Affidavit: Non-Citizens must certify eligibility by signing and attaching this Citizenship Affidavit to their application.
Please review your application packet to ensure that you have submitted all documentation that you want considered.
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.
APPLICATION SUBMISSION: Applications must be received by 11:59 PM Eastern time on the closing date of the 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 Personnel
ATTN: DIAS-2018-0003
2415 Eisenhower Ave
Alexandria, VA 22314
Inquiries or questions should be directed to: Executive Personnel Staff at (703) 292-7493; hearing impaired individuals should call TDD (703) 292-8044 for assistance.
Ensure that your application includes the required documents listed under "Required Documents."
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.
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.
The Evaluation Panel will rate and rank each eligible applicant based on the qualification requirements and refer the top candidate to the selecting official.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/511874800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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