This position is located in the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD). The incumbent provides guidance and assistance to program leadership concerning major science policy issues affecting both NIH and the national biomedical, behavioral and social science research communities, and contributes to a range of staff functions involving planning, policy development, and analysis necessary for key policy and program decisions by the NIH leadership.

Duties

Serve as an advisor to the Office of the Scientific Director (OSD) on scientific operational matters and assist in the formulation of basic policy directives. Participate with senior management in planning, managing and directing the operational projects and activities associated with the program. Serve as the Scientific Director's representative for the resolution of issues and/or problems involving program operations. Manage and coordinates scientific conferences, meeting, programs, and other events Serve as the Director, Office of Education, responsible for managing a comprehensive training program for NICHD fellows and students Plan, design, and conduct comprehensive analytical studies of the NICHD DIR’s programs to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of program operations. Conduct evaluations using existing or develop new evaluation metrics and criteria to determine the impact of implemented programs and operations.

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.)
• Position requires Education
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement, including time in grade.

Qualifications

You qualify at the GS-14 level, if you meet one of the following qualification requirements: A. Possess a Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree: major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (external link) at the time the degree was obtained. AND B. One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: provide technical guidance and assistance relating to scientific/administrative program planning, and evaluation activities; advise senior management in the planning, analysis, and management of a range of science policy issues across the spectrum of scientific research; provide insight into emerging trends and issues in scientific research and their implications for the further development of organizational programs and policies; define problems, analyzing alternatives, and recommending solutions to complex problems affecting program operations; plans, organizes, and conducts meetings and coordinates activities concerning a variety of research/administrative-related issues. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12283004

Education

This position has an education requirement. Please review the qualifications section of the announcement for education requirements. 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 package. 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 Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Heather Jester
• Phone: 3014809452
• Email: [email protected]