Associate Director for Management Resources

US National Institute of Standards and Technology; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

US National Institute of Standards and Technology seeks an Associate Director for Management Resources to lead and oversee administrative and operational support programs. The role emphasizes policy guidance, oversight, and alignment with agency goals, requiring robust SES-level leadership experience and ECQ/PTQ qualifications.

Applicants must demonstrate senior executive capability, meet ECQ/PTQ requirements, and submit resumes of two pages or fewer.

Qualifications

• PTQ 1 – Demonstrated experience and broad knowledge with administrative and operational support programs, including but not limited to human resources, budget and finance, facilities management, contracts and grants management, occupational health and safety, and/or information systems.
• PTQ 2 – Demonstrated experience leading and managing a large and complex organization focused on delivering management and operational support services with specific experience in conceiving, planning, implementing and providing leadership for programs that involve improving the effectiveness and efficiency of administrative and operational support policy, procedures, and practices.
• ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding…
• ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency
• ECQ 3: Merit and Competence
• ECQ 4: Leading People
• ECQ 5: Achieving Results
• NOTE: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP) or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs.

Job description

The Associate Director for Management Resources is primarily responsible for leading and overseeing NIST’s administrative and operational support programs, such as directing, managing, and providing policy guidance and oversight for all administrative and operational support activities assigned to NIST, ensuring that organizational and mission goals, objectives, and priorities are reflected in all aspects of executing these responsibilities.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. Eligibility for this position will be based upon a clear showing that the applicant has had experience of the scope and quality sufficient to effectively carry out the duties and assignments of the position.

As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, applicants must provide evidence of leadership experience indicative of senior executive–level managerial capability and directly related to the experience outlined under the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and the Professional/Technical Qualifications (PTQs).

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the ECQs and PTQs related to this position within your resume.

RESUME NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit will not be reviewed and will be considered ineligible. Your resume should be 2 pages or fewer and must not include images, graphics, or hyperlinks (including publications and or social media). Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.

PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (PTQs)

PTQ 1 – Demonstrated experience and broad knowledge with administrative and operational support programs, including but not limited to human resources, budget and finance, facilities management, contracts and grants management, occupational health and safety, and/or information systems.

PTQ 2 – Demonstrated experience leading and managing a large and complex organization focused on delivering management and operational support services with specific experience in conceiving, planning, implementing and providing leadership for programs that involve improving the effectiveness and efficiency of administrative and operational support policy, procedures, and practices.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs)

In addition to the PTQ requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position.

• ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.
• ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.
• ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.
• ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization’s vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.
• ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

NOTE: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP) or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM’s SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.

For detailed guidance on the Executive Core Qualifications, applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Office of Personnel Management’s website.