The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is seeking an Executive Science Advisor with a passion for improving the knowledge and understanding of crime and justice issues through science. NIJ is the research, development and evaluation agency of the U.S. Department of Justice and provides objective and independent knowledge and tools to reduce crime and promote justice, particularly at the state and local levels.
Summary
The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is seeking an Executive Science Advisor with a passion for improving the knowledge and understanding of crime and justice issues through science. NIJ is the research, development and evaluation agency of the U.S. Department of Justice and provides objective and independent knowledge and tools to reduce crime and promote justice, particularly at the state and local levels.
As the Executive Science Advisor to the NIJ Director and Principal Deputy Director, you will provide expertise in an array of research and evaluation (process, outcome, impact, etc.) methodological approaches and techniques. You will provide direction and guidance on research designs, sample size, sample population, data collection, data collection instruments, data analysis, data interpretation, replication, and dissemination strategies. You will advise NIJ scientists on scientific merits of proposals and review scientific documents and provide critiques.
In this role, you will support NIJ's strategic research planning and overarching research goals, continuing the development of additional critical strategic research plans in support of NIJ's mission and research agenda. You will serve on interagency, national, and/or other special work groups, task forces, or expert panels on special projects or studies critical to the resolution of far-reaching operating issues and problems. You will represent NIJ at national and local conferences, presenting information and serving as a panel member or facilitator of discussions.
You will provide ongoing mentoring and coaching to NIJ scientists and other NIJ staff to enhance capacity, build knowledge, strengthen commitment, increase productivity, and promote success.
You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
Pre-employment drug testing may be required.
Subject to background/suitability investigation/determination.
Individuals entering the Senior Executive Service for the first time are subject to a one-year probationary period.
Qualifications
As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, applicants must provide evidence of progressively responsible executive leadership and supervisory experience that is indicative of senior executive level management capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under Executive Core Qualifications and Technical Qualifications listed below. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the GS-14/15 grade level in the federal service or its equivalent in the private sector. As such, your resume should demonstrate that you have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully fulfill responsibilities inherent in most SES positions such as:
Directing the work of an organizational unit;
Ensuring the success of one or more specific major programs or projects;
Monitoring progress toward strategic organizational goals, evaluating organizational performance and taking action to improve performance;
Supervising the work of employees; and
Exercising important policymaking, policy determining, or other executive functions.
Applicants must also demonstrate social science research, research administration, and/or managerial experience pertinent to the position.
Failure to meet the basic qualification requirement and address all Mandatory Technical and Executive Core Qualification factors will result in your application being disqualified.
Executive Core Qualifications:
You must clearly document and demonstrate the following Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), not to exceed ten pages total:
ECQ 1: LEADING CHANGE - This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.
ECQ 2: LEADING PEOPLE - This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
ECQ 3: RESULTS DRIVEN - This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
ECQ 4: BUSINESS ACUMEN - This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.
ECQ 5: BUILDING COALITIONS - This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, state, local and tribal governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.
You will be evaluated on the following Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs): Your responses to the MTQs should be addressed separately, not to exceed two pages per MTQ.
MTQ 1: Demonstrated expert knowledge of research theories, principles and practices and experience managing comprehensive criminal and juvenile justice research programs, preferably in a social science, physical science, or forensic science specialty field.
MTQ 2: Demonstrated leadership and vision in identifying and implementing innovative and emerging science and technology activities to stay on the cutting edge of criminal and/or juvenile justice solutions, including infusion of new technologies into criminal and/or juvenile justice programs.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Veterans' preference is not applicable to the Senior Executive Service.
Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants will be evaluated based on how well they meet the Executive Core Qualifications and the Mandatory Technical Qualifications, as outlined in the Qualifications section of the announcement.
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is required by law to review the executive qualifications of each new career appointee to the Senior Executive Service (SES) prior to appointment. To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a written statement addressing the five (5) Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
Applicants must address the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) separately.
Please see How to Apply and Required Documents for specific instructions. The resume should demonstrate the necessary level of management skills, characteristics, qualities, specialized knowledge, and technical competence that would indicate successful performance in the SES. This evidence must include clear and concise examples that emphasize the applicant's level of responsibilities, scope, and complexity of programs managed, program accomplishments, policy initiatives, and level of contacts.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
All documents must be received by 11:59 Eastern Time on 10/14/2021. 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.
Resume,
Narrative statement for the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (limit of 2 pages for each MTQ),
Narrative statement for the Executive Core Qualifications (not to exceed 10 pages total),
Proof of current SES status/eligibility (if applicable; see the note below).
NOTE: The Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) of the selectee who is not a current or former career Senior Executive employee (Title V) must be approved by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) before appointment. Applicants who have completed the Candidate Development Program (CDP) and have had their ECQs certified by OPM must provide a copy of their certificate as part of their application. Proof of non- competitive eligibility is required (Standard Form (SF)-50 or Qualifications Review Board certification).
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the supporting documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 10/14/2021 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
If you need help with the application process, please see the USAJOBS Help Site.
If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact Bradley Mitchell at Bradley.Mitchell@usdoj.gov or (202) 514-9069 to obtain alternative application procedures.
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Next steps
An evaluation of applicant qualifications will be conducted and rankings determined. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. Applicants will be notified of the outcome.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
All documents must be received by 11:59 Eastern Time on 10/14/2021. 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.
Resume,
Narrative statement for the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (limit of 2 pages for each MTQ),
Narrative statement for the Executive Core Qualifications (not to exceed 10 pages total),
Proof of current SES status/eligibility (if applicable; see the note below).
NOTE: The Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) of the selectee who is not a current or former career Senior Executive employee (Title V) must be approved by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) before appointment. Applicants who have completed the Candidate Development Program (CDP) and have had their ECQs certified by OPM must provide a copy of their certificate as part of their application. Proof of non- competitive eligibility is required (Standard Form (SF)-50 or Qualifications Review Board certification).
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the supporting documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 10/14/2021 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
If you need help with the application process, please see the USAJOBS Help Site.
If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact Bradley Mitchell at Bradley.Mitchell@usdoj.gov or (202) 514-9069 to obtain alternative application procedures.
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF JUSTICE
DO NOT MAIL
Washington, DC 20531
US
Next steps
An evaluation of applicant qualifications will be conducted and rankings determined. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. Applicants will be notified of the outcome.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
