Who we are, what we do, and why it matters. The National Institutes of Health (NIH), within the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), is looking for dynamic and energetic leaders to join the Senior Executive Service (SES) - a talented team of men and women charged with leading the continuing transformation of our government. See "Duties" section for a list of the major responsibilities.
Summary
Who we are, what we do, and why it matters. The National Institutes of Health (NIH), within the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), is looking for dynamic and energetic leaders to join the Senior Executive Service (SES) - a talented team of men and women charged with leading the continuing transformation of our government. See "Duties" section for a list of the major responsibilities.
Applications will be accepted from all qualified applicants. Current SES employees, individuals with SES reinstatement eligibility, and SES Candidate Development Program graduates must apply to be considered for this position.
Indicate which IC(s) you are interested in, or you will be considered for all vacancies.
Listed below are some of the areas that an NIH Executive Officer (EO) may oversee:
An EO may be responsible for services and resources related to administrative management, financial management, personnel management, management analysis, information systems management, procurement, and contracting of the Institute
An EO may be responsible for areas of management responsibilities, including grants management; contracts management; key aspects of budget formulation and execution; human capital management, and workforce planning of the Institute
An EO may be responsible for management analysis; financial data and statistics; office automation, automated data processing, management information systems; technology transfer, and other areas related to the general administration of the Institute of the Institute
An EO serves as a senior advisor to the IC Director for all management issues, including administrative management, FTEs, budget execution, etc.
An EO serves as a key member of the senior leadership team with the Institute Director, Deputy Director, Scientific Director, and Clinical Director in planning, developing, formulating, and administering the policies, procedures, rules, and regulations governing the Institute's programs
An EO represents the Institute in conferences with top scientific and operational officials of the NIH and its components on matters affecting the entire NIH
Position is subject to a background investigation.
This position requires completion of a public financial disclosure report.
Qualifications
This vacancy requires that the selectee submit a narrative response to the Executive Core Qualifications.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
The NIH seeks candidates who have a commitment to managerial excellence and the energy, enthusiasm, and innovative thinking necessary to lead within a dynamic and diverse organization. All competitive candidates for SES positions with the Federal Government must demonstrate leadership experience indicative of senior executive-level management capability. Executive Officers at NIH provide leadership and direction in the development of sound business management strategies and the execution of good business management practices across their Institute. Applicants must meet the requirements for the GS-341 series as defined by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management Qualifications Standards Manual for General Schedule Positions, which is available at: OPM Qualifications Standards GS-341 Website and demonstrate in your five (5) page resume that you possess the Professional/Technical Qualifications (PTQs) listed below. It is recommended that your resume emphasize levels of responsibility, scope and complexity of programs managed, and program accomplishments and results.
Candidates must possess experience at the senior level (GS-14/15 level or equivalent) in the following job-specific Professional/Technical Qualifications (PTQs). The PTQs measure the technical expertise required by this position and must be addressed within your five-page resume. It is recommended that corresponding PTQs be annotated in parenthesis within your five (5) page resume.
1. Demonstrated experience advising Senior Leadership in the following areas and applying knowledge of management/leadership principles, practices, methods, and techniques to solve broad, complex problems, administer public programs, lead change, and develop innovative solutions for issues in a variety of management programs to include but not limited to human capital management, information technology, budget and financial management, contracts, management analysis, and space planning.
2. Experience in strategic planning for human capital resources to include directing and developing a subordinate diverse staff, designing human resource strategies to meet the organization's mission, strategic vision, and goals, and to achieve maximum potential of employees in a fair manner.
3. Knowledge of best practices to maximize the efficiency of operations and ensure coordinated, streamlined, and result-oriented management.
4. Senior-level experience which demonstrates a commitment to building strong working relationships that advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
Political, Schedule C, Non-career SES Appointee*: In the last five years, based on the closing date of this announcement, have you served or are you currently serving as an Executive Branch political, Schedule C, or Non-career SES appointee? You can find out if you have held one of these appointment types by looking at your Standard Form 50s in your Electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF), in Section 5 where the legal authorities are listed. (If you have this experience, please state this within your 5-page resume) (Please confirm whether or not you have this experience within your 5-page resume)
- A political appointee is an appointment made by the President without confirmation by the Senate (5 CFR 213.3102(c)) OR an assistant position to a top-level federal official if filled by a person designated by the President as a White House Fellow (5 CFR 213. 3102(z)).
- A Schedule C appointee occupies a position excepted from the competitive service by the President, or by the Director of OPM, because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties (5 CFR 213.3301 and 5 CFR213.3302).
- A Non-career SES appointee is approved by the White House and serves at the pleasure of the appointing official without time limitations (5 CFR 317 Subpart F).
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs) (Mandatory for Selectee):
It is STRONGLY recommended that you visit the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) webpage for more information regarding the Fundamental Competencies and how to write your ECQs.
Additional information
Please indicate within your application package which IC(s) you would like to be considered for. If you do not indicate a preference, you will be considered for all of the vacancies listed.
NIH is located in Bethesda, MD; our campus is adjacent to downtown Bethesda, MD, at the Medical Center Metro station, and close to shops, walking trails, and restaurants.
Travel and Transportation expenses may be authorized in accordance with applicable Federal Travel Regulations governing the relocation of current Federal employees and new appointees.
A one-year probationary period must be served by the individual selected if not currently or previously in the career Senior Executive Service.
Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the DHHS within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) at DHHS. However, applicants are strongly encouraged to apply directly to the vacancy of interest and not rely on this possibility as a means of securing employment.
Standards of Conduct/Financial Disclosure: The National Institutes of Health inspires public confidence in our science by maintaining high ethical principles. NIH employees are subject to Federal government-wide regulations and statutes as well as agency-specific regulations described at the NIH Ethics website. We encourage you to review this information.
This position requires the incumbent to complete a public financial disclosure report prior to the effective date of the appointment.
Financial Suitability: It is the policy of the government not to deny employment simply because an individual has been unemployed or has had financial difficulties that have arisen through no fault of the individual. Information about an individual's employment experience will be used only to determine the person's qualifications and to assess his or her relative level of knowledge, skills, and abilities. Although an individual's personal conduct may be relevant in any employment decision, including conduct during periods of unemployment or evidence of dishonesty in handling financial matters, financial difficulty that has arisen through no fault of the individual will generally not itself be the basis of an unfavorable suitability or fitness determination.
Equal Opportunity Employment: Equality is held as one of the most important values here at NIH. Selection for this, and any other position, will be based solely on merit. NIH does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, politics, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, age or membership or non-membership in an employee organization.
If you are a hearing impaired individual seeking assistance with the application process, you may contact the Human Resources Specialist listed in this announcement by phoning a relay operator at 711. For additional information see Maryland Relay.
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.
We use a multi-step process to evaluate and refer applicants:
Minimum requirements: Your application must show that you meet all requirements, including the education and/or experience required for this position. You may be found 'not qualified' if you do not possess the minimum competencies required for the position. If your application is incomplete, we may rate you as ineligible.
Rating: A panel of Senior Executives will review your application and evaluate your qualification for this position based on the information in your application. Your application will be rated, based on the extent and quality of your experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of this position. Interviews will be at the discretion of the panel and/or selection official.
Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application will be referred to a selection official for consideration and possible interview.
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.
Your application, regardless of the format, must describe your job-related qualifications pertinent to this position. The announcement number must be entered on the first page of your application. Please submit:
How to Apply: Applicants must submit application materials ELECTRONICALLY by the Closing Date(11:59 PM E.T.) of the announcement to the following email address: seniorre@od.nih.gov.
Please indicate within your application package which IC(s) you would like to be considered for. If you do not indicate a preference, you will be considered for all of the vacancies listed.
Please read through the below and submit the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS with your application package:
Five (5) page resume that contains your full name and contact information. Your resume should not exceed the five (5) page limit. Separate PTQ narratives will not be accepted or considered. It is recommended that the corresponding PTQs be annotated in parenthesis within your five (5) page resume. Your application, regardless of the format, must describe your job-related qualifications pertinent to this position. The announcement number must be entered on the first page of your application.
In addition to your five (5) page resume, you must include a one (1) page narrative statement indicating how you have promoted equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility and describe your mentoring and outreach activities, especially those involving women, persons with disabilities, and persons from racial/ethnic or other underrepresented groups.
Current civil service employeesmustsubmit a copy of theirmost recent (current calendar year) Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) showing their position, title, series, grade, current salary, and eligibility.
If you are a current or former SES, you must submit a copy of your SF-50 showing your completion of the SES probationary period and your most recent (current calendar year) SF-50, showing your position, title, series, grade, current salary, and eligibility.
If you are a former SES employee with reinstatement eligibility, you must submit a copy of your last Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50), which clearly shows your position, title, series, grade, and eligibility.
If you are an SES Candidate Development Program Graduate and your ECQs have been approved by OPM, please submit your certificate/documentation indicating OPM approval.
NOTES: Do not include your date of birth or Social Security Number on your application materials. Please do not submit unsolicited material such as publications, personal endorsements, performance appraisals, award certificates, proof of Veterans' Preference, etc., as these items will not be included in the rating process and will be discarded. (Veterans' Preference does not apply to positions in the Senior Executive Service). All application materials are subject to the provisions of the DHHS Privacy Act and become the property of the Department of Health and Human Services. Any additional information needed will be requested prior to your appointment.
FAXED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
This announcement is posted on the NIH Home Page under "Executive Careers."Additional information regarding the NIH may be found on the NIH website.
NOTE: Failure to comply with the required application procedures may result in a non-consideration of your application.
Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement: Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly by emailing: edi.ra@mail.nih.gov. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Selective Service: As a condition of employment, all male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must have registered for the selective service. If selected for this position, the applicant must sign a statement certifying his registration, or the applicant must demonstrate exempt status under the Selective Service Law.
Veteran's Preference: Does not apply to the SES.
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.
Applicants must submit application materials ELECTRONICALLY by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to the following email address: seniorre@od.nih.gov.
Please indicate within your application package which IC(s) you would like to be considered for. If you do not indicate a preference, you will be considered for all of the vacancies listed.
National Institutes of Health
6701 Rockledge Drive
Bethesda, MD 20892
US
Next steps
HHS has a critical preparedness and response mission: HHS protects the American people from health threats, researches emerging diseases, and mobilizes public health programs with domestic and international partners. In support of this mission, HHS offers its employees the opportunity to volunteer to become Federal Civilian Detailees and contribute their unique skills through voluntary temporary assignments to humanitarian emergencies or Departmental priorities countering new and emerging health, safety, and security threats.
See "How You Will Be Evaluated"
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Your application, regardless of the format, must describe your job-related qualifications pertinent to this position. The announcement number must be entered on the first page of your application. Please submit:
How to Apply: Applicants must submit application materials ELECTRONICALLY by the Closing Date(11:59 PM E.T.) of the announcement to the following email address: seniorre@od.nih.gov.
Please indicate within your application package which IC(s) you would like to be considered for. If you do not indicate a preference, you will be considered for all of the vacancies listed.
Please read through the below and submit the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS with your application package:
Five (5) page resume that contains your full name and contact information. Your resume should not exceed the five (5) page limit. Separate PTQ narratives will not be accepted or considered. It is recommended that the corresponding PTQs be annotated in parenthesis within your five (5) page resume. Your application, regardless of the format, must describe your job-related qualifications pertinent to this position. The announcement number must be entered on the first page of your application.
In addition to your five (5) page resume, you must include a one (1) page narrative statement indicating how you have promoted equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility and describe your mentoring and outreach activities, especially those involving women, persons with disabilities, and persons from racial/ethnic or other underrepresented groups.
Current civil service employeesmustsubmit a copy of theirmost recent (current calendar year) Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) showing their position, title, series, grade, current salary, and eligibility.
If you are a current or former SES, you must submit a copy of your SF-50 showing your completion of the SES probationary period and your most recent (current calendar year) SF-50, showing your position, title, series, grade, current salary, and eligibility.
If you are a former SES employee with reinstatement eligibility, you must submit a copy of your last Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50), which clearly shows your position, title, series, grade, and eligibility.
If you are an SES Candidate Development Program Graduate and your ECQs have been approved by OPM, please submit your certificate/documentation indicating OPM approval.
NOTES: Do not include your date of birth or Social Security Number on your application materials. Please do not submit unsolicited material such as publications, personal endorsements, performance appraisals, award certificates, proof of Veterans' Preference, etc., as these items will not be included in the rating process and will be discarded. (Veterans' Preference does not apply to positions in the Senior Executive Service). All application materials are subject to the provisions of the DHHS Privacy Act and become the property of the Department of Health and Human Services. Any additional information needed will be requested prior to your appointment.
FAXED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
This announcement is posted on the NIH Home Page under "Executive Careers."Additional information regarding the NIH may be found on the NIH website.
NOTE: Failure to comply with the required application procedures may result in a non-consideration of your application.
Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement: Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly by emailing: edi.ra@mail.nih.gov. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Selective Service: As a condition of employment, all male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must have registered for the selective service. If selected for this position, the applicant must sign a statement certifying his registration, or the applicant must demonstrate exempt status under the Selective Service Law.
Veteran's Preference: Does not apply to the SES.
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.
Applicants must submit application materials ELECTRONICALLY by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to the following email address: seniorre@od.nih.gov.
Please indicate within your application package which IC(s) you would like to be considered for. If you do not indicate a preference, you will be considered for all of the vacancies listed.
National Institutes of Health
6701 Rockledge Drive
Bethesda, MD 20892
US
Next steps
HHS has a critical preparedness and response mission: HHS protects the American people from health threats, researches emerging diseases, and mobilizes public health programs with domestic and international partners. In support of this mission, HHS offers its employees the opportunity to volunteer to become Federal Civilian Detailees and contribute their unique skills through voluntary temporary assignments to humanitarian emergencies or Departmental priorities countering new and emerging health, safety, and security threats.
See "How You Will Be Evaluated"
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
