This position is in the Office of the Assistant Director, Directorate for Engineering. The incumbent of this position serves as the Directorate Operations Officer responsible for strategic planning and policy, strategic human capital management, financial management and resource allocation, and assessment and oversight of administrative processes for the Directorate.

Duties

The Directorate Operations Officer is responsible for directorate-wide strategic planning and policy, strategic human capital management, financial management and resource allocation, and assessment and oversight of administrative processes; communication and coordination of activities within ENG, OAD; and supervision of most OAD administrative support staff. Specific duties include the following: Strategic Planning and Policy Participates in discussions on strategic priorities. Identifies strategies, goals, and desired results. Develops executive-level strategic plans. Develops communication plans to inform ENG staff of changes in priorities, strategies, business processes, rules and regulations affecting work life or performance. Receives or solicits input and compiles data from key stakeholders. Establishes policies for the Directorate. Advises Divisions on Directorate policies and procedures. Monitors and oversees staff compliance with policies. Represents ENG in NSF-wide and government-wide working groups. Strategic Human Capital Planning Develops the ENG portion of the NSF human capital plan and annual report on human capital management. Ensures the human capital assessment and accountability plan addresses strategic alignment, leadership and knowledge management, a results-oriented performance culture, and management accountability. Serves as the primary advisor to senior Directorate officials on human capital issues. Ensures merit system principles are infused in the ENG human capital plan for recruitment planning and employment selection. Provides human resources related advice and consultation to staff and management officials. Coordinates, creates, and disseminates HR/HC business practices and SOPs across the Directorate. Assessment and Oversight Coordinates and oversees the development of materials for presentation of new programs and major awards to the Director's Review Board (DRB) and National Science Board (NSB). Develops ENG review process for DRB and NSB materials. Analyzes external reports to identify and assess issue of importance to NSF and ENG. Analyzes Directorate workflow and procedures and recommends changes to ensure efficient and effective operations. Advises ENG management team on ENG activities in response to Congressional and Administration priorities. Creates policies and procedures for the Directorate. Develops new processes and procedures for managing virtual panels and other new business process tools. Office Communication and Coordination Serves as primary point of contact for communication and coordination across ENG Divisions. Manages and coordinates the activities of the ENG OAD and its outreach to the Divisions. Ensures there are documented processes for all reviews and approvals required by the ENG OAD. Ensures that administrative, operations, and program support work meet the needs, goals, and objectives of the Directorate's programs. Supervises ENG OAD administrative and technical support staff.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify at the GS-15 level, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service in the following areas: personnel management, financial management, policy development and implementation, budget planning, team leading, and conducting outreach activities. The scope of the specialized experience should include the following analytical duties: designing and conducting comprehensive management studies; preparing long-range and short-range planning guidance in accordance with broad organizational or programmatic policies and objectives; directing complex studies requiring applications of advanced analytical and statistical methods and techniques; and participating in the budget formulation process. Experience refers to paid/unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) & other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, & skills & can provide valuable training/experience that translates directly to paid work. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Education may enhance skills required for this position; however, no substitution of education for specialized experience may be made at this level.

Contacts

• Address NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION, DIRECTORATE FOR ENGINEERING 2415 Eisenhower Ave Alexandria, VA 22314 US
• Name: Staffing and Classification Branch
• Email: [email protected]