Chief of Research Security Strategy and Policy

US National Science Foundation; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. National Science Foundation seeks a Chief of Research Security Strategy and Policy in the Office of the Director. This Senior Executive Service position requires evidence of ECQs and TQs demonstrated in a 2-page resume and a sample resume linked in the posting.

The app emphasizes governance, interagency coordination, and strategic resource management to strengthen national research security. Candidates must uphold constitutional commitments and deliver results through leadership,

Qualifications

• ECQs and TQs demonstrated in resume per instructions.
• Examples of experience, education, and accomplishments relevant to ECQs and TQs.

Skills

ECQ/TQ evidence

Cross-agency coordination

Resource budget mgmt

Job description

This position is for the Chief of Research Security Strategy and Policy in the Office of the Director at the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF).

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.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your 2-page resume. 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. A sample 2-page resume that incorporates ECQs and TQs can be viewed on this link (indexed at page 16-17).

There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs).

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs)

Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications.

• TQ 1: Demonstrated expertise in international and domestic aspects of research security, including coordinating with multiple organizations, understanding national security considerations for research protection, and engaging effectively with high-level officials across federal agencies, research institutions, and major scientific professional organizations.
• TQ 2: Broad understanding of universities and other institutions of higher education, including large non-profit consortia, where STEM research is conducted in international collaborations.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECqs)

In addition to the Technical Qualification 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.

There are five ECQs:

• 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.