Are you a seasoned senior public affairs professional with experience leading high profile communications programs for an organization? If so, serving as the Director of the Office of Communications and Public Liaison may be for you!

Duties

Oversee a communication program that conveys the NCI’s leadership role in cancer research, diagnosis, prevention and treatment through the application of state-of-the-art and unified public affairs and media relations activities. Advise CEA and NCI Directors, providing leadership to a complex communications program which is highly visible both nationally and internationally and has an extensive impact on a broad range of constituencies in the public and private sectors. Provide strategic advice on handling sensitive issues and the release of information for highly visible and publicized studies, projects, and events that receive intense scrutiny by the public, the media, and Congress. Coordinate with NIH, HHS and the White House on the handing of these issues and represents the NCI Director in related interactions. Articulate and defend NCI position orally and in writing to international, national, regional, and local media as well as other federal agencies and citizens groups. Represent the NCI at public meetings and hearings on a wide range of controversial and highly visible issues.

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

You qualify at the GS-15 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-14 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: managing public affairs and communications programs for a public health organization; overseeing the development of communications materials and content; developing plans, strategies, and procedures for communicating information on organizational programs, issues, or research results; and providing supervision and direction to staff. 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/12600537

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Brandy Jones
• Phone: 301-827-5736
• Email: [email protected]