This position is in the Office of Science Policy and Communications (OSPC), one of five Offices and five division/centers in the Institute. The OSPC serves as the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) link to the community at large and provides a focal point for NIDA policy development. The office's mission is to lead NIDA's strategic efforts to inform public health policy and practice by ensuring the institute is the trusted source for scientific information on drug use and addiction.

Duties

Analyze and evaluate, on a quantitative or qualitative basis, the effectiveness of programs or operations in meeting established goals and objectives and analyzes and integrates program financial, technical, and other information Define goals to be met on major program issues, recommends a course of action, and implements the course of action chosen for various administrative areas of the organization, such as budget and fiscal management, supply, service and equipment procurement, personnel and workforce utilization, contract negotiation, construction and renovation, or space utilization Develop and maintain detailed program management plans, goals, and objectives for the long-range implementation, administration and change of the assigned program, and develops criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of the program Evaluate the content of new or modified agency acquisition policies and procedures for projected impact on assigned organizational projects and resources. Ideal candidate (but not required) would have experience serving as a contracting officer's technical representative (COTR) responsible for assigned contracts.

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 a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement, including time in grade.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• The National Institutes of Health participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers.
• The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus.
• Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• A one-year probationary period may be required upon selection/placement.

Qualifications

You qualify at the GS-13 level, if you meet one of the following qualification requirements: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: Employing advanced qualitative and quantitative techniques to analyze and measure the effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of organizational programs, and interpreting findings resulting from studies; Leading studies and analyses to evaluate the effectiveness of policies and procedures related to the management and administration of financial and budgeting operations; Establishing study methods and techniques to be utilized in complex studies and audits; and Developing study objectives related to program operations, and recommending and implementing operations solutions to senior management. 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. 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. 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 application questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12538189

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Jessica Phillips
• Email: [email protected]