This position is located in the Institute of Education Sciences (IES), National Board for Education Sciences (NBES) in Washington, DC. The Executive Director is responsible for the execution of policies and projects approved by the Board and ensures that the Board, through its efforts, effectively supports the Director and IES as they work to achieve the mission of the Institute. The position is telework eligible consistent with the Agency’s telework and remote work program policy.

Duties

APPLICATION LIMIT: This vacancy announcement is limited to the first 100 applications received and will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the day that we receive the 100th application, or at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the listed closing date, whichever occurs first.  We encourage you to read this entire vacancy announcement prior to submitting your application.As an Executive Director, AD-0301-00, you will be responsible for:• Advise the National Board for Education Sciences (NBES), carry out research and projects related to the duties of the NBES, and implement its policies, recommendations, and directives.    • Organize and manage the operations of the Board, including overseeing its annual budget, developing long range plans for the Board, and preparing Congressionally mandated reports.• Liaise with members of Congress, U.S. Department of Education officials, and public and private education organizations.• Schedule and organize board meetings throughout a given year, including preparing meeting agendas, meeting discussions, and supporting materials.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Relocation will not be paid.
• Males 18 and over must be registered with the Selective Service.
• You may be subject to serve a one-year probationary period.
• A background investigation and fingerprints will be required.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification Requirements You may meet the minimum qualifications for the AD-00, if you possess the specialized experience listed below.Specialized Experience for the AD-00: One year of experience in either federal or non-federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS-12 performing two (2) out of three (3) following duties or work assignments: 1. Experience managing an appointed board or advisory committee and advising on applicable laws, regulations and rules.2. Experience working with an education or related organization where understanding and knowledge of all levels of education systems and key education-related issues are acquired.3. Experience working with various stakeholders simultaneously, including, but not limited to, political appointees, government officials, elected officials, board members, contractors, members of the media, and the general public. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): The quality of your experience will be measured by the extent to which you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). You do not need to provide separate narrative responses to these KSAs, as they will be measured by your responses to the occupational questionnaire (you may preview the occupational questionnaire by clicking the link at the end of the Evaluations section of this vacancy announcement).1. Knowledge of principles, practices, theories, concepts and issues in federal, state or similar policy and practice, in education or a related field.2. Skill in the executive/legislative decision-making process, particularly in the appropriations and legislative areas.3. Ability to work and communicate with educators, appointed officials, policy makers, researchers, media representatives, and the general public.4. Ability to work and be familiar with the process of government or government-like organizations.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience for this position and grade level. 

Contacts

• Address EDUCATION-INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION SCIENCES 400 Maryland Ave. S.W. Attn: Human Resources Services Washington, District of Columbia 20202 United States
• Name: Carrie Marez
• Phone: 303-844-3545
• Email: [email protected]