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Associate Director, Office of Acquisition Management and Policy

Department of Health and Human Services
National Institutes of Health
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Summary

Thank you for your interest in this position. We are accepting applications through vacancy announcement NIH-OD-DH-23-11881742 and will accept applications April 3 to April 7, 2023 at the link below.

Please click the following link to review and apply: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/714649700

We are not accepting applications through this announcement NIH-OD-FA-23-11881744.

Overview

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Job closed
Open & closing dates
03/23/2023 to 04/07/2023
Salary
$136,908 to - $183,500 per year

Salary displayed is the absolute maximum and minimum allowed. Pay will be set using the appropriate locality upon selection.

Pay scale & grade
GS 15
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job)
Remote job
Yes
Telework eligible
Not applicable, this is a remote position.
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
15
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Moderate Risk (MR)
Trust determination process
Announcement number
NIH-OD-FA-23-11881744
Control number
714654900

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Clarification from the agency

You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. Foreign nationals or legal permanent residents are not eligible for consideration.

Duties

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This position serves as the Associate Director, Office of Acquisition Management and Policy (OAMP), reporting to the Director/Head of Contracting Activity (HCA), Office of Acquisition and Logistics Management (OALM), Office of Management (OM), Office of the Director (OD), National Institutes of Health (NIH). The OAMP mission is to provide acquisition excellence by providing leadership, advice and oversight for all NIH acquisition and financial advisory services.

This position is critical to the organization and the OAMP includes three divisions:

(1) Division of Acquisition Policy and Evaluation (DAPE), which is responsible for planning, developing, and recommending NIH-wide acquisition policies, procedures and practices and for maintaining a continuing staff level review of contracting operations to ensure effective internal controls;

(2) Division of Financial Advisory Services, which is responsible for providing quality financial advice and services to ensure the appropriate funding and reimbursement of contracts and grants;

(3) Division of Simplified Acquisition Policy and Services, which is responsible for recommending and establishing NIH-wide procedures and practices in the area of simplified acquisition and the BPA program, and oversight of the NIH Purchase Card Program and the NIH delegated procurement acquisition system.

The position is delegated full responsibility for planning, organizing, and directing all functions and services of the Office. This includes: establishing short-term and long-term goals, operational plans, and program direction and priorities for the Office including the management of its budget; interfacing with senior staff across the NIH and DHHS and collaborating with counterparts to ensure that Office objectives and policies are compatible with the needs, goals, and policies of the OM and the NIH Institutes and Centers; and continually developing creative strategies to increase the Office's efficiency in achieving its goals and objectives. Through the supervision of three subordinate Division Directors, the incumbent directs the work of the Office, comprised of approximately 66 professional staff members. predominantly at the GS-13/14 grade level.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

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Qualifications

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Education

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Additional information

We are not collecting applications through this posting.

  • A one-year supervisory probationary period may be required upon selection/placement.
  • All workplace flexibilities will be available to employees who are local to the Washington DC commuting area.
  • This position is eligible for remote work, a position designation where little to no onsite presence is required (e.g., once or twice annually). You may work anywhere in the U.S., including any of the territories. Worksites outside of the U.S. are prohibited. Your pay is determined by the geographically defined pay locality applicable to your approved worksite (e.g., home residence). Reporting to an NIH location may also be required during the onboarding process. Visit NIH's Remote Work page for more information and requirements.
  • PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps should apply online to NIH-OD-MP-23-11881742 to receive consideration.
  • Veterans' Preference applies only to Schedule A (disability appointment) and Veterans Recruitment Appointments (if applicable).
  • The National Institutes of Health participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers.
  • The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus.
  • Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Visit our Applicant FAQs page for helpful information on the application process.
  • Visit our Total Compensation page and this sample for a detailed look into the benefits, awards, leave, retirement, and other incentives employees may receive as part of a rewarding work environment.

How you will be evaluated

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

See vacancy announcement during the open period for how you will be evaluated.

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