Interdisciplinary (Program Director)

Heelsandtech; Oregon (IL); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job description

This position is open for a Rotational IPA assignment/Temporary Federal Rotation. Applications will be accepted from all US citizens who meet citizenship and eligibility requirements.

NSF Program Directors bear the primary responsibility for carrying out the agency’s overall mission to support innovative and merit-reviewed activities in basic research and education that contribute to the nation’s technical strength, security, and welfare. To fulfill this responsibility requires not only knowledge in the appropriate disciplines, but also a commitment to high standards, a considerable breadth of interest and receptivity to new ideas, a strong sense of fairness, good judgment, and a high degree of personal integrity.

This Program Director position is in the Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP) in the Division of Translational Impacts (TI). This division’s programs accelerate the translation of research results into practice. Programs aligned to this focus provide pathways for researchers, startups, and aspiring entrepreneurs to move their ideas from the laboratory to the market and society. The incumbent will be responsible for Programs within TI Sections: Small Business and Translational Programs.

The incumbent’s skills and expertise are critical in planning and implementing agency goals and objectives designed to facilitate the high-technology small business community’s access to the federal R&D effort. The work is vital to developing and implementing quality, broad-base small business research, development, and commercialization programs in the Foundation. The incumbent represents the Foundation on technical and administrative matters as well as the implementation of public laws promulgating the programs.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

PROPOSAL REVIEW AND MANAGEMENT

• Carry out timely, high-quality merit review processes with an appropriate participation of qualified reviewers.
• Convene peer-review panels and/or seek ad hoc reviewers to provide substantive guidance on proposal merit.
• Ensure the transparency, quality, consistency, and integrity of the review process.
• Increase the size and quality of the reviewer pool and ensure broad participation in the review process across demographic groups.
• Complete most work by established deadlines; meet the NSF GPRA goal of processing 75% of proposals through DD Concur within 6 months of proposal receipt.
• Prepare review analyses that are well reasoned and well documented to justify award and declination recommendations.
• Ensure all necessary approvals are included in award recommendations.

PROGRAM PERFORMANCE

• Participate in the development of program plans and funding opportunities that increase and maintain the breadth of NSF science, engineering, and education investments.
• Remain cognizant of other funding opportunities or programs within NSF, other agencies, or international entities.
• Provide effective post-award oversight of awards.
• Solicit and collect research highlights/success stories for use by the Division, Directorate, and OLPA.
• Actively participate in the assessment and evaluation of the portfolio/program/division.
• Plan and allocate resources within the available budget.
• Report waste, fraud, and abuse in a timely manner.

This position is outside the competitive civil service.

Qualifications

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in a STEM field plus six or more years of successful research, research administration, and/or managerial experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM field plus eight or more years of successful research, research administration, and/or managerial experience.

The best candidate for this position will be familiar with and have experience in partnerships between government organizations, industry, nonprofits, and public organizations.

Additional information

Relocation expenses MAY be paid contingent upon the availability of funds. NSF has determined that all of its positions are eligible for telework.

The Selected Candidate(s) may be subject to a background investigation.

Requires an Executive Branch Personnel Public Financial Disclosure OGE-450.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

All applicants must submit a resume in any format and may also submit a cover letter.