The National Institutes of Health is seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Executive Officer. This is a career Federal position in the Senior Executive Service. See "Duties" section for a list of the major responsibilities.

Duties

The NIH is seeking exceptional candidates for the following Executive Officer positions: Associate Director for Administration, CIT Associate Director for Administration, NCATS Associate Director for Management and Strategic Partnerships, NIBIB Associate Director for Administration, NIMHD Associate Director for Administration, NINR Listed below are some of the areas that an NIH Executive Officer (EO) may oversee: The EO is the principal advisor to the Institute/Center (IC) Director and senior staff on all phases of business management involved in operating the I/C. The EO has full authority to execute the business management policies of the IC and to commit the resources of the Institute to management activities. The EO is responsible for directing and supervising the financial management, workforce planning and human resources management, management analysis, information technology management, general administrative management, procurement, contracting and the coordination of the IC's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility programs. Duties include the development and formulation of new programs and the evaluation of existing programs with particular emphasis on efficient utilization of resources to assure the greatest probability of success. Serves as the IC's focal point for the coordination, preparation, and analysis of a wide variety of administrative reports and other documents associated with NIH, HHS, and other Federal agencies. The EO oversees the IC's annual budget and monitors the budget process to ensure the timely, appropriate, and efficient expenditure of funds against the annual allotment; anticipates changes in funding levels; prepares proposals and justifies current and increased expenditures; and alerts the Institute/Center Director and senior managers when significant changes in funding will impact the mission. Establishes major administrative policies and procedures for the management and conduct of IC programs

Requirements

• Position is subject to a background investigation.
• This position requires completion of a public financial disclosure report.

Qualifications

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 The NIH 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. Executive Officers at NIH provide leadership and direction in the development of sound business management strategies and the execution of good business management practices across their Institute. 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. 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 the technical expertise required by this position and must be addressed within your five-page resume. It is recommended that corresponding PTQs be annotated in parenthesis within your five (5) page resume. PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (PTQs) (Mandatory): Your responses to the below PTQs must be incorporated into your five (5) page resume. It is recommended that the corresponding PTQs are annotated in parenthesis. Separate PTQ narratives will not be accepted or considered. 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; as well as an understanding of the needs and problems of administering public programs, with the ability to develop innovative solutions to complex issues affecting an organization. 2. Application of strategic planning of human capital, workforce planning, and resource management including managing a diverse workforce and developing a subordinate staff; designing strategies to meet the organization's mission, strategic vision, and goals; achieving maximum potential of all employees in a fair and equitable manner; and ensuring effective management and utilization of resources. 3. Ability to advise the Director and senior management staff on all budget and financial management, legislative, administrative, information technology, organizational, and human resources matters affecting the organization. 4. Demonstrated senior-level experience which demonstrates a commitment to building strong working relationships, promoting a culture of sensitivity, teamwork 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 been or are you currently an employee in the Executive Branch serving on a political, Schedule C, or Non-career SES appointment? If yes, and you are selected through this vacancy announcement, you may be required to obtain approval by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prior to beginning employment. (If you have this experience, please include 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Mariela Light
• Phone: 301-496-9788
• Email: [email protected]