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The Science, Technology, and Innovation Program (STIP), bridges the gap between the world of ideas and the world of public affairs by encouraging policy-relevant scholarship and bringing together key stakeholders from policy, academia, the media, business, and civil society together in a non-partisan setting to address the political, security, social, and economic issues related to the emergence of new technologies.
Learn more about this agency06/13/2022 to 07/08/2022
$148,484 - $176,300 per year
GS 15
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Occasional travel required, often internationally, for conferences, presentations, and other program business.
No
Temporary - Directors are initially appointed to a conditional two-year term. After that period, the appointment may become indefinite.
Full-time
Excepted
15
Yes
No
SCHA-22-05-RCS
659754000
To qualify, you must possess a demonstrated mastery of a particular discipline, area study, or related field (i.e., AI, digital assets, cyber security, supply chains, national security, etc.) related to policies surrounding emerging technologies and their political, security, social, and economic implications. Such mastery is evidenced by the possession of directly related professional experience performing as a strategist on matters pertaining to emerging technologies and their implications for U.S. geopolitical, security, and economic interests- experience must be equivalent to at least one year at the GS-14 in the Federal government or similar experience in the private sector; must also demonstrate entrepreneurial, managerial, and administrative ability to direct a major program designed to bring cutting edge scholarship to focus on public policy issues related to emerging technologies and their implications, and experience in planning, supervising, evaluating, and coordinating the work of others; recognized record of publications and media presence as an expert on issues relating to the area of STIP’s work; demonstrated ability to make effective oral presentations; requires expert knowledge of national, international, governmental and non-governmental organizations that fund work on emerging technologies; must possess skill in grant writing and grant administration with documented record of success in order to solicit funding in support of program staff salaries and programming.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).
For more information on the qualifications for this position, Link to OPM Qualifications Standards
Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
You must include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as "varies".
The work is primarily sedentary; although, requires moving around to offices and/or to similar areas for meeting to conduct human resources business. May require standing in conjunction with travel and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite.
Work Environment
Work is performed in a typical office setting that is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated.
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated based on the information that you provide, to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications, appointment criteria and competencies required, as described;
Appointment Criteria:
Competencies:
Note: Failure to submit a resume or supporting documentation may result in elimination for further consideration.
The following documents are required and must be submitted by the closing date of this announcement.
1. Résumé/CV, which includes a list of all significant jobs held and duties performed, with dates specified in month and year format, and indicate hours worked per week. If military or civilian, please include your rank and/or grade.
2. A complete Occupational Questionnaire
Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc.
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.
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After the vacancy announcement closes, applicants are evaluated to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email.
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The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars was established by an Act of Congress in 1968 as the national, living memorial honoring President Woodrow Wilson. The Center provides an essential link between the policy and ideas by promoting initiatives that explore current and emerging challenges confronting the United States and the world. It is a nonpartisan/non-advocacy institution supported by both public and private funds. The Center is (along with the National Gallery of Art and Kennedy Center) one of the three special institutions created by congressional statute to perform a national mission within the Smithsonian Institution. It is governed by its own presidentially appointed Board of Trustees. The Center sponsors basic, original scholarship and dialogue through its programs, which cover all regions of the world and several major global issues. The Center also hosts scholars who conduct research on these issues and conducts an active program of publishing and outreach through its program staff and visiting scholars, as well as the Wilson Center Press, The Wilson Quarterly, its nationally syndicated weekly television and radio program, Dialogue, and various other print, electronic and multimedia presentations. Wilson Center
