Description du poste
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is seeking qualified candidates for the Acting Deputy Office Director (Interdisciplinary) detail within the Office of the Director (OD), Office of International Science and Engineering (OISE) in Alexandria, VA. For more information on OD please click here. For more information on OISE please click here.
PRINCIPALES MISSIONS :
The Deputy Office Director serves as a senior scientific and organizational leader responsible for providing leadership, strategic direction, and management oversight for an NSF organizational component. The position requires substantial professional achievement and leadership expertise in one or more NSF-supported scientific, engineering, STEM, social science, education, or interdisciplinary research fields and may be filled under multiple professional occupational series consistent with NSF interdisciplinary leadership positions. The incumbent assists the Office/Directorate Head in managing programs, operations, workforce, resources, and organizational priorities; serves as the principal advisor on management and operational matters; exercises delegated authority for day-to-day operations; supervises staff and subordinate supervisors; and represents the organization internally and externally. The Deputy Office Director may serve as Acting Office/Directorate Head when designated. Major Duties and Responsibilities Provides senior-level leadership and management oversight to ensure the organization's programs, operations, workforce, and resources support NSF's mission and strategic objectives. Provides oversight of organizational programs, projects, and operational activities to ensure quality, integrity, compliance, accountability, and achievement of established objectives. Exercises delegated responsibility for managing organizational resources and advising the Office/Director Head on budget formulation, execution, resource allocation, and long-range planning. Provides direct supervision and leadership to assigned employees and subordinate supervisors and exercises management oversight of workforce planning, performance, development, and accountability within designated organizational areas. Provides management advice and coordinates the implementation of agency policies, requirements, and organizational priorities within assigned areas of responsibility. Provides leadership in identifying, assessing, and mitigating organizational risks and ensuring the integrity of management and operational processes. Leads continuous improvement efforts to strengthen organizational performance, operational effectiveness, and the quality of services and outcomes.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES :
The incumbent must have a Ph.D. in an appropriate field; or Master's degree with relevant experience; or equivalent professional experience in a field aligned with the NSF mission. Candidates must demonstrate extensive, progressively responsible experience in scientific research, research administration, or program leadership that includes: Providing leadership and strategic direction for major scientific programs, portfolios, or facilities. Managing or overseeing policy development, budgeting, planning, and project management activities related to scientific research. Identifying emerging scientific trends and recommending programmatic priorities or new directions. Advising senior leadership and interacting on a peer basis with senior scientific and managerial officials across Federal agencies, academia, industry, and international organizations. Applying strong analytical skills to assess complex issues, establish priorities, and develop actionable recommendations. Appointment to this position will be made under the Excepted Authority of the NSF Act. Candidates who do not have civil service status or reinstatement eligibility will not obtain civil service status if selected. Candidates currently in the competitive service will be required to waive competitive civil service rights if selec