Do you have experience drafting and negotiating multi-million dollar R&D or prototype contracts or agreements Other Transactions Authority (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. While not required, direct experience awarding or receiving OTAs is highly preferred.

Duties

Solicit, negotiate, and execute OT Agreements. Be responsible for providing overall coordination and management of all OTAs, including solicitation, negotiation and execution, and for managing related concerns and issues. Advise senior program staff in designing and developing program plans and strategies, including strategic assistance plans, funding plans, resource allocation plans, etc. Develop new approaches and specialized provisions for use in the development, planning, and implementation of new OTAs that is supported or implemented by NHLBI. Develop new policies, procedures and internal controls, and develop NHLB policy responses to HHS and NIH requests for input into proposed new and revised OTA policies and procedures. Provide expertise on resources, regulatory consideration and technical information or recommendations which may impact the initiation, curtailment and termination of an agreement. Serve as a focal point for sensitive legal and regulatory compliance issues, including representing to senior level management officials in organizations such as the GAO, HHS Office of the Inspector General and the NIH Office of the Director. Evaluate the overall effectiveness and quality of OTAs by planning, designing, and executing ongoing internal audits, and initiate corrective action based on findings, which may require changes or modifications to policies or procedures. Serve as a principal advisor to the Executive Officer, Director and other key staff throughout NHLBI on all OTAs.

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.
• Financial disclosure required.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for a Supervisory Other Transactions Authority Agreement Specialist, GS-1101-15, you must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: soliciting, negotiating, and executing non-traditional agreements related to research, prototype, and/or production; evaluating business objectives and negotiating complex terms and conditions for other transactional agreements that may deviate from traditional mechanism, policies and procedures; providing leadership to other team members; assisting with staff in prioritizing work. 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/12564234

Contacts

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