The National Eye Institute (NEI) and National Cancer Institute (NCI) is seeking Supervisory Administrative Officers to provide the full range of administrative and management services to programs in assigned Divisions, Offices, or Centers (DOCs) in the areas of budget, procurement, research contracts, travel, training, personnel management, property management, supply, and office services.

Duties

Principal advisor to the senior leadership of the Institute on policy matters affecting operations, including personnel management, financial management, acquisition management, IT support, organization and staffing, physical facilities, and management services. Reviews and evaluates the status of research programs, and determines resources in terms of facilities, funding and personnel utilization, necessary to accomplish specific research objectives. Formulates management objectives, policies, and procedures which will facilitate the execution of division objectives, in consultation with the division initiatives and directs the development and utilization of management techniques, methods and controls for the division. With input from leadership, establishes standards and evaluation mechanisms for assuring high-quality business and administrative services to internal and external customers. Develops special analyses and presentations to justify complex significant aspects of the research programs. Responsible for the oversight and management of designated program budgets, providing program leadership, with guidance and information needed in the management of all budgetary and financial resources. Reviews, analyzes, and edits budget estimates and requests for allocations submitted by program officials for accuracy of technical treatment and format, mathematical accuracy, analysis, adequacy of supporting narrative justification and conformance with budgetary policy and guidelines. Formulates budget estimates for designated programs to include projected costs for all appropriate/relevant resources required to administer the program (e.g., projected staffing costs, services, supplies, equipment, travel, facility/space costs, etc.). Oversees staff in the development of specifications for use in solicitation for services and other contracting documents; development of statements of work and market surveys; development of independent government cost estimates. Monitors performance and compliance with terms and conditions of contracts. Reviews financial status in relationship to program developments and makes decisions on expenditures of unusual precedent-setting nature, those outside of normal budget plans, and those having major program implications. Serves as first line supervisor for the technical and administrative staff, providing a broad range of operational business management to assigned areas. Ensures that the work and support of subordinate administrative staff is effective, efficient, and that the overall delivery of services meets and/or exceeds the needs of the organizations serviced. Serves as a senior advisor on Federal human resources (HR) policies, programs, and practices necessary to implement the business strategies and goals and provides expert HR knowledge to access the resources needed to provide consultative services to achieve desired results Develops strategic plans and initiatives to ensure the HR program is positioned to facilitate organizational changes and anticipate and meet resultant requirements. Identifies and analyzes complex and unique HR issues and recommends innovative solutions to support the goals and mission of the organization.

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.)
• 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.
• If selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE Form 450 annually

Qualifications

You qualify at the GS-14 level, if you meet one of the following qualification requirements: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) 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: 1.) Planning, developing, executing and monitoring budgets with many different sources and types of funding. 2) Serving as approving official for requisitions of equipment, supplies, and other materials and services. 3.) Providing advice in a variety of human resource areas such as staffing and recruitment, employee development and training, and conflict resolution. 4.) Developing standards/policies/procedures involving administrative functions in an organization. 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. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application.? We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12455408

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Nichole Tedesco
• Phone: (301) 827-1925
• Email: [email protected]