About this role
Job SummaryThis position is located in the Immediate Office of the Director (OD), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National Institutes of Health (NIH), U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
QualificationsYou qualify at the GS-15 level, if you meet the following qualification requirements: One year of qualifying 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 tasks: Advising senior executives in a biomedical research organization, on strategic priorities and management improvements coordinating the implementation of executive decisions, policies, and initiatives across organizational components for a scientific research organization leading mission-critical projects for a biomedical agency involving organizational improvements, policy implementation, and cross-cutting program issues developing policy analyses, executive briefings, and executive communications that synthesize scientific and programmatic information to support decision-making and representing executive leadership in high-level engagements with government officials, Congressional staff, and other stakeholders to advance organizational priorities and resolve complex policy, legislative, and administrative issues for a biomedical research organization. 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. Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. 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 application questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13082368
Major DutiesWork closely with the Director and senior NIAID scientific and management officials to participate in setting, executing, and accomplishing NIAID priorities.Monitor execution of Director priorities and ensure leadership decisions are implemented in a timely manner that is consistent with Institute and Agency strategic plans, goals, and objectives in support of the NIAID mission.Undertake highly complex and sensitive activities on behalf of the Director involving issues that have major implications for NIAID or NIH programs and mission responsibilities.Direct the preparation of broad-ranging policy documents and materials to provide the Director and other senior NIAID staff with a critical analysis and deeper understanding of scientific and programmatic factors.Manage the Director’s relationships and networks, including interfacing with senior NIH and departmental officials, Congressional staff, directors, and executive-level external and cross-agency committees.