NIH is seeking Administrative Officers to provide comprehensive administrative services including a variety of functions such as: budgetary and financial management services; purchasing, procurement, and contract administration; general administrative services; facilities, property, safety, or space management. If you have expertise in this field, please make sure to highlight and thoroughly describe your experience in your resume.

Duties

Perform the full-range of general administration and advisory services and/or functions, performing all that apply: outside activities, time and attendance, relocation requests, human resources services, facilities management, property management, space/logistics, safety/security, and travel. Manage and monitor the budget, design, construction and modification of existing and/or new space. Interpret policies and procedures in the management of space and facilitates. Provide information on Congressional and other outside inquires and reports; and recommend positive course of action. Conduct negotiations with vendors to obtain goods and services. Advise program managers regarding budgetary concerns such as projected shortfalls or unanticipated financial needs.

Requirements

• 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.)
• Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement, including time in grade.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for an Administrative Officer, GS-0341 position at the GS-09 level, you must have: A. completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or an LL.B. or J.D., if related; OR B. 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: analyzing routine expenditures and spending plans, drafting specifications for use in contracts, conducting routine cost comparisons and estimates. and assisting in performing general administration and advisory services including procurement, human resources services, facilities and space management, and property management. OR C. a combination of post baccalaureate education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. In order to qualify for an Administrative Officer, GS-0341 position at the GS-11 level, you must have: A. completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or an LL.M., if related; OR B. 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: participating in the preparation and execution of organizational budgets, reconciling monthly expenditures against allocated funding, drafting specifications and statements of work for service contracts and equipment leases, including conducting negotiations with vendors, assisting in performing general administration and advisory services and/or functions, such as time and attendance, human resources services, facilities management, property management, and space/logistics, safety/security; OR C. a combination of post baccalaureate education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. In order to qualify for an Administrative Officer, GS-0341 position at the GS-12 level, you must have: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: preparing, executing and monitoring organizational budgets, analyzing and evaluating financial information to assess overall financial performance of an organization and making recommendations to improve performance, developing acquisition plans and cost estimates; monitoring contract performance and compliance with terms and conditions of purchase orders, verifying accurate distribution of accountable property and resolving property management discrepancies, providing advice on staffing and recruitment issues.

Education

If you qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience, you are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application packages. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Dr Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Richard Dahan
• Phone: 301-245-3771
• Email: [email protected]