This position is based in the Office of the Director (OD) at the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR), within the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The incumbent serves as a Team Lead Research Activities Administrator to the Chief of Staff or his/her designee, offering expert guidance, advice, and counsel to the Director and other senior NINR leadership.

Duties

Advises senior officials on research and administrative activities, coordinating NINR efforts in planning, evaluation, grants, budget management, policy development, and reporting. Oversees logistical coordination and ensures that all logistics activities, including room reservations, transportation, and travel. Develops and oversees the implementation of internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and timelines to ensure the critical and necessary tasks related to the planning and hosting of Council meetings are done in an efficient and timely manner. Collaborates closely with the NINR Chief of Staff to advise and support management and administrative staff in fulfilling the Institute's duties and responsibilities. Tracks and measures progress on priority IMOD activities and follow-up for internal and external meetings to ensure senior managers’ time and attention are focused most effectively.

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.
• At the supervisor’s discretion, this position may offer work schedule flexibilities: Telework.
• This position requires occasional travel.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for the GS-14 level, you must meet the following requirements: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying 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: Administering research activities for a biomedical research organization; managing advisory council issues and meetings; evaluating the effectiveness of organizational programs or operations; and coordinating and collaborating with senior officials and program staff on research activities, accomplishments, or issues. 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/12614126

Education

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: NIH HR Service Desk Branch E
• Email: [email protected]