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Associate Director for Administrative Management

Department of Health and Human Services
National Institutes of Health
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Summary

The NHLBI is seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Associate Director for Administrative Management. This is a career Federal position in the Senior Executive Service (SES). See "Duties" section for a list of the major responsibilities.

As part of the SES at NIH, you will be among a group of highly skilled executives, contributing to one of the most important missions in the Federal government: to enhance health, lengthen life, and reduce illness and disability.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
12/09/2024 to 01/07/2025
Salary
$147,649 to - $221,900 per year
Pay scale & grade
ES 00
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Bethesda, MD
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Senior Executive
Promotion potential
00
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Moderate Risk (MR)
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
Yes
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
NIH-NHLBI-SES-25-12626899
Control number
822554600

Duties

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  • This position is located in the Office of Management (OM) within the Office of Director (OD) at NHLBI
  • This office develops and provides administrative policy guidance and staff direction to the Institute's multidisciplinary research programs; directs, coordinates, and evaluates the development and progress of administrative management activities
  • This office also provides management guidance and administrative services to Institute components; and provides an integrated program of financial, analytical, and administrative reports related to the Institute's programs
  • The position directs the activities of 11 branches/offices, Executive Office, Financial Management Branch, Administrative Management Branch, Information Technology and Applications Center, Ethics Office, Office of Acquisitions
  • This position also directs the Office of Planning, Analytics and Evaluation, the Program Management Office, Office of Other Transactions Authority, Freedom of Information and Privacy Act Branch and Office of Workforce Development and Support
  • This position also has overall responsibility for establishing and maintaining managerial controls on the use of Institute funds, human capital, and other resources, as required by statutes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
  • This position is the focal point for interactions with the Director, NIH, the Assistant Secretary for Health, the Surgeon General, other Federal government agencies, Congress, and non-Federal organizations
  • The NHLBI has an annual budget of approximately $4.0 billion and a staff of approximately 940 federal employees, in addition to approximately 450 employees in non-federal status

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
  • Employment is subject to the successful completion of the pre-appointment process (i.e., background investigation, verification of qualifications and job requirements, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, etc.)
  • Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
  • This position requires completion of a public financial disclosure report.
  • Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement, including time in grade.

Qualifications

This vacancy requires that the selectee submit a narrative response to the Executive Core Qualifications.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
The NHLBI 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. 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.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs) (Mandatory for Selectee):
If selected, you MUST submit a narrative statement in response to each of the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) listed below.It is STRONGLY recommended that you visit the following Office of Personnel Management (OPM) webpage for more information regarding the Fundamental Competencies and how to write your ECQs.https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/executive-core-qualifications/#url=Overview

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 technical expertise required by this position and must be addressed in your submission.

PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (PTQs) (Mandatory):

1. Experience in administrative, supervisory, managerial, professional and/or technical work which provided the opportunity to acquire knowledge of management principles, practices, methods and techniques; an understanding of the needs and problems of administering public programs or programs supporting biomedical research.

2. Experience in advising Senior Leadership on management and administrative issues; ability to plan and develop innovative solutions for issues in a variety of management programs that may include but is not limited to human capital management, financial management, contracts, management analysis, information technology, space planning, and other administrative support functions affecting administering public programs or programs supporting biomedical research.

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 Non-career SES appointee is approved by the White House and serves at the pleasure of the appointing official without time limitations. A Schedule C appointee occupies a position excepted from the competitive service by the President or by the Director, OPM, because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties.

Additional information

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.

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.

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.

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.

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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application will be referred to a selection official for consideration and possible interview.

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