This position is located in the Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property Office (TTIPO), Office of Science Management and Operations (OSMO), Office of the Director (OD), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The selectee will serve as the Deputy Director, TTIPO, and as the Branch Chief for TTIPO's Deputy Director's Group.

Duties

If selected for this position, your duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Serve as a full deputy to the Director of Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property Office (TTIPO) and fully shares in the direction of all phases of TTIPO's programs and work. Plans, organizes and directs the operations of the assigned branch, to include planning, assigning, and directing the work to be accomplished. Provide advice and guidance to TTIPO staff in the development, preparation, and execution of agreements with organization's collaborators in the public and private sectors, both domestic and foreign, for the purpose of maximally leveraging the organization's intellectual property rights in collaborative research. Work with the TTIPO Director in providing authoritative leadership and direction in establishing and implementing policies governing all NIAID technology transfer activities. Define, clarify, and interpret HHS, NIH and NIAID technology transfer policies and procedures, and the laws and regulations from which the policies and procedures emanate. Represent and speak on behalf of senior Institute management on matters in TTIPO's purview in high level internal and external meetings.

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.
• Position requires Education- You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts.

Qualifications

To qualify for the Supervisory Technology Development Specialist GS-601-15 level, you meet the following requirements: Education Requirement: You must possess a Bachelor's degree, or graduate/higher level degree with major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of this position (This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained). Additional Requirement: You must have least one year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal Government obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following types of tasks: managing and monitoring the processes for handling cooperative research and development agreements and potential inventions; writing briefing reports on complex technology transfer and/or intellectual property issues; conducting negotiations with academic, business or other organizations regarding patents and inventions; advising senior management on the development and implementation of technology transfer services; and analyzing and evaluating long-range activities, and providing recommendations to improve the effectiveness of technology transfer operations 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/12553273

Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Cathy Richardson
• Phone: 301-402-2381
• Email: [email protected]