*A Detailee is an employee of a United States government agency on assignment or loan so applicant MUST BE A CURRENT FEDERAL EMPLOYEE TO BE CONSIDERED. All other applicants will NOT be considered*
This position is located within the Executive Office of the President (EOP), Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), based in Washington, DC.
Summary
*A Detailee is an employee of a United States government agency on assignment or loan so applicant MUST BE A CURRENT FEDERAL EMPLOYEE TO BE CONSIDERED. All other applicants will NOT be considered*
This position is located within the Executive Office of the President (EOP), Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), based in Washington, DC.
The Deputy Executive Director (DED) manages organization-wide efforts. The DED manages the day-to-day activities of the NSTC and collaborates on strategies, scope, and schedules for NSTC sub-bodies. Recommends cooperative efforts between NSTC sub-bodies, other Federal departments and agencies, and OSTP personnel to seek common understanding and resolution of highly complex and sensitive policy issues. Provides high-level expertise and assistance to the OSTP Director, NSTC Director, and the NSTC membership on major national and international policies. The position requires a close and confidential working relationship with the NSTC Executive Director and members, and senior OSTP staff, including a thorough understanding of the Executive Director's and NSTC membership's policies and objectives.
The main functions of the position are:
Ensures that the ED and NSTC membership are appropriately briefed on all relevant issues and that work projects are completed in a timely manner according to specifications.
Maintains an awareness of all NSTC work assignments and associated deadlines. Facilitates the timely completion and interagency document clearance of all such assignments and assists staff in the resolution of problems that may arise.
Provides critical and timely analysis in assessing high-priority issues of U.S. Science and Technology (S&T), particularly relative to the national S&T enterprise.
Recommends priorities for addressing policy challenges and advises and assists the NSTC in identifying and fostering policies to meet national objectives.
Helps to develop and execute the NSTC's coordination, collaboration, and decision-making policies and processes across the EOP and NSTC member agencies.
Ensures that NSTC activities comply with governing statutes and regulations in support of the effective and efficient development of NSTC's products and policies.
Coordinates and strengthens activities among the deputies of NSTC members and staff of the EOP, including senior OSTP staff and career leadership of OMB, that relate to the overall direction of the Council, as well as activities associated with various sub-bodies established by the full Council.
Performs other functions required by the NSTC Executive Director, OSTP Director and the Chief of Staff, or the Deputy Chief of Staff.
This position will be based onsite at OSTP, which is located in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, DC.
Must be a U.S. citizen or national
Selective Service registration if a male born after December 31, 1959
Be at least 18 years old and obtain a favorable security determination
Subject to pre-employment and random drug tests
RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID
This is a six to twelve month non-reimbursable detail with the opportunity to extend
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must meet the qualification requirements outlined below to be considered minimally qualified for this position. The qualification requirements are in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standards.
GRADE REQUIREMENT: This is NOT a promotion. Applicant MUST currently be at the grade level advertised.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS: (Insert any basic requirements identified in the Qualification Standards for this position)
AND
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Demonstrated specialized experience, equivalent to a GS-15 in the Federal service that has equipped the employee with the skills, knowledge and ability to successfully perform the duties of the position to include leadership and interpersonal skills necessary to manage a complex organization; successfully lead with vision; articulate priorities and manage effectively; sustain a high level of organizational excellence through delegation and a fair system of accountability; develop and execute strategic plans; foster strong and effective working relationships; communicate effectively orally and in writing; exhibit highly ethical standards and a positive work attitude; adapt and lead in a changing work environment; and maintain confidentiality and effectively manage conflict.
In addition, the employee should demonstrate the following qualifications:
Leading a large organization in policy or program development, using a broad range of scientific, economic, regulatory, or programmatic evidence and stakeholder engagement techniques.
Managing projects, budgets and resources, including monitoring project timelines, developing and assessing new policies, and ensuring cost-effective support of programs and policies from partner organizations to improve performance.
Experience developing and implementing strategic plans, including metric development and performance management.
Experience building relationships and leading strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals.
Experience developing communications that leads to an organization-wide decision and program implementation.
Experience working with senior executives to establish and coordinate agency programs strategies to improve the effectiveness of agency programs and program operations.
Devising, implementing, and revising administrative and managerial techniques, systems, methods, programs, and procedures to empower agency teams, and staff.
Providing an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
Education
Satisfactory completion of all the requirements for an advanced degree (or equivalent) directly related to business or public administration, political science, biological, physical, or mathematical sciences, engineering, management, or a related field.
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Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov/)
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternative Application.
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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.
How You Will Be Evaluated: Your resume will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required and the extent to which your application shows that you possess the specialized experience associated with this position. Once minimum qualifications are determined, your resume will be ranked against the Quality Ranking Factors (QRFs) as addressed in the body of your resume. Experience which demonstrates how you meet the QRFs should be clearly documented in your resume.
QUALITY RANKING FACTORS: The employee must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to both paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).
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.
SF-50: (Current and former federal employees) must submit their SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing competitive status; Tenure 1 or 2 in Block 24; Position Occupied 1 in Block 34; and highest grade held on a permanent basis or full performance level of current position, whichever is higher.
Resume: which must include the following information: announcement number and job title for which you are applying; beginning and ending dates (mo/yr) for paid or non-paid work experience; and average number of hours worked per week.
Completed: Occupational Questionnaire
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/26/2022 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBSaccount or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
It is applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed (i.e., resume, veteran's documentation, completed assessment, and SF-50's) is received and accurate. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. If a document is not in legible format, applicant will not be able to view it in Application Manager which means applicant must again upload or fax the documentation by the closing date of this announcement.
Application packages will NOT be accepted via mail. Due to security processes, mail delivery takes approximately 2-3 weeks to process at which time the vacancy announcement will be closed and no further consideration will be given to additional application packages.
Office of Science and Technology Policy
725 17th Street
Washington, DC 20503
US
Next steps
After all application packages have been received, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications based on the information provided and may interview the best qualified applicants. After a tentative job offer, we will conduct a security background investigation and drug screening. If the drug screening is negative and security background is cleared, then a formal job offer will be extended to candidate.
You will be notified four times during the hiring process:
1. Upon receipt of your application.
2. Upon minimum qualification determinations.
3. After the certificate(s) is issued.
4. After the final selection(s) is made.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
SF-50: (Current and former federal employees) must submit their SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing competitive status; Tenure 1 or 2 in Block 24; Position Occupied 1 in Block 34; and highest grade held on a permanent basis or full performance level of current position, whichever is higher.
Resume: which must include the following information: announcement number and job title for which you are applying; beginning and ending dates (mo/yr) for paid or non-paid work experience; and average number of hours worked per week.
Completed: Occupational Questionnaire
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/26/2022 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBSaccount or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
It is applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed (i.e., resume, veteran's documentation, completed assessment, and SF-50's) is received and accurate. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. If a document is not in legible format, applicant will not be able to view it in Application Manager which means applicant must again upload or fax the documentation by the closing date of this announcement.
Application packages will NOT be accepted via mail. Due to security processes, mail delivery takes approximately 2-3 weeks to process at which time the vacancy announcement will be closed and no further consideration will be given to additional application packages.
Office of Science and Technology Policy
725 17th Street
Washington, DC 20503
US
Next steps
After all application packages have been received, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications based on the information provided and may interview the best qualified applicants. After a tentative job offer, we will conduct a security background investigation and drug screening. If the drug screening is negative and security background is cleared, then a formal job offer will be extended to candidate.
You will be notified four times during the hiring process:
1. Upon receipt of your application.
2. Upon minimum qualification determinations.
3. After the certificate(s) is issued.
4. After the final selection(s) is made.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
