The National Science Foundation is seeking qualified candidates for an Interdisciplinary (Science Analyst) position within the Office of the Director (OD), Office of International Science and Engineering (OISE) in Alexandria, VA. For more information on OD please click here. For more information on OISE please click here.

Duties

The Office of International Science and Engineering (OISE) is the National Science Foundation's (NSF) focal point for the international science and engineering activities. OISE promotes an integrated, NSF wide international engagement strategy and manages internationally focused programs that are innovative and catalytic. OISE engages in international activities to identify opportunities for U.S. researchers to access international knowledge, infrastructure, and capabilities. OISE's portfolio focuses on three activities: (1) promoting the development of a globally engaged U.S. workforce, (2) facilitating and supporting international partnerships, and (3) providing opportunities for U.S. leadership to shape the global science and engineering agenda. Working with internal and external (for example but not limited to U.S. agencies, embassies, foreign counterparts, and private sector entities) stakeholders, the OISE program staff develop and maintain international collaborations consistent with NSF priorities. The OISE Science Analyst supports the work of program staff, including Section Chiefs. The Science Analyst will use sound judgment to support science diplomacy efforts ranging from intra-office to international. Portfolio responsibilities include developing and maintaining positive relationships within OISE and NSF. On occasion, the Science Analyst may interact with representatives from other U.S. Federal Departments and Agencies in addition to foreign counterpart agencies. In these instances, the Science Analyst is expected to demonstrate appropriate diplomatic tact under the guidance or supervision of more senior program staff. Major Duties and Responsibilities The Science Analyst position encompasses a wide spectrum of duties in support of OISE's mission, including, but not limited to, technical analysis, policy review, program support, and diplomatic engagements. The Science Analyst supports (or leads as appropriate to this grade) multiple activities under three broad categories: science diplomacy, external liaison and communication, and professional development. Science Diplomacy Work with Program Directors and other senior staff to support opportunities for new or expanded international collaboration opportunities, including developing and negotiating agreements. Working across OISE and NSF as appropriate, conduct moderately complex to complex special studies or analyses of topics and activities relevant to OISE. Make recommendations regarding new and/or existing efforts. Working across OISE and NSF as appropriate, collect pertinent data and narrative information from a variety of sources within and outside NSF. Apply various analytical techniques to identify patterns and trends in NSF funded areas domestically and globally. Make recommendations on topics and geographic regions with potential for scientific collaboration. Support the lead Program Director in preparing for international delegations to NSF and briefing OISE and NSF leadership on a range of topics and activities. Maintain stewardship of OISE Memorandums of Understanding by ensuring that they are up-to-date, accessible to OISE and NSF staff, and properly archived. External Liaison and Communications Attend meetings in OISE and NSF. Within the scientific community, with other agencies and organizations, and the public. When authorized in advance of the meeting to represent NSF, accurately reflect NSF policy and positions. Support, or lead when assigned and as appropriate, OISE engagement with OLPA and other NSF units to identify and coordinate outreach and program opportunities, prepare and disseminate informational documents, and organize outreach events and activities. Support special projects and temporary functional teams across OISE to solve problems, improve staff communication, and effect coordination. Assist the OISE management team and staff in identifying and drafting highlights, reports, and presentations.

Requirements

Qualifications

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in a Social, Biological or Physical Science, Engineering or Mathematics; OR a Master's degree in a Social, Biological or Physical Science, Engineering or Mathematics plus after award of the degree, two or more years of successful research, research administration, and/or managerial experience pertinent to the position.

Education

Please refer to the Qualifications section.

If your degree was obtained from a foreign institution, please also submit the certification from the Association for International Credential Evaluation Professionals, or certification equivalency.

Contacts

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