Do you have experience drafting and negotiating multi-million dollar R&D or prototype contracts or agreements? Immediate positions are available for Lead Other Transactions Authority (OTA) Agreements Specialists in the Office of Other Transactions Authority, NHLBI. OTA is an authority allowing the government to develop innovative research or prototype initiatives through agreements that are not subject to laws governing federal grants and contracts.

Duties

As a Lead Other Transaction Authority Agreements Specialist, you will: Manage and coordinate a complex other transaction award (OTA) portfolio which includes serving as a technical authority and resource in communicating with awardees and federal staff Advise senior program staff in designing and developing program plans and strategies, including strategic assistance plans, funding plans, resource allocation plans, etc. Develop, recommend and establish short-and long-term plans for conducting continuing analysis of Other Transaction Authority agreements activities. Lead a team of specialists working on Other Transaction Authority agreements. Develop policies, guidelines and standard operating procedures for staff and outside entities to assure compliance with sound business management and fiscal administration policies. Provide expertise on resources, regulatory consideration and technical information or recommendations which may impact the initiation, curtailment and termination of an agreement. Function as the expert during negotiations which can be complex and have high priority and visibility within the NHLBI and the NIH Office of the Director.

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.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for the Lead Other Transaction Authority Agreements Specialist, GS-1101-14, you must have 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: providing guidance to and monitoring deliverables for a contract, procurement, grants or similarly functioning team; negotiating terms, conditions, clauses, and deliverables for scientific research and development or prototype contracts or agreements; writing intellectual property rights, publication rights, infringement, and other related special provision clauses; and, drafting policies and conducting cost-benefit analysis on the use of scientific research and development or prototype contracts or agreements. 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/12576271

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Adriane Schultz-French
• Phone: 3014020976
• Email: [email protected]