Research Security Strategy & Policy Chief

Office of Personnel Management; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

NSF seeks a senior executive to lead the Office of the Chief Research Security Strategy and Policy, directing policy development and coordination with federal agencies, research institutions, and international partners.

The role requires documented ECQs and TQs, U.S. citizenship, security clearance, and a track record of leading high‑stakes programs, protecting research integrity while enabling responsible international collaboration.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate ECQs and TQs in resume.
• Citizenship: U.S. citizen or national.
• Subject to SES probation and security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Office of the Chief Research Security Strategy and Policy (OCRSSP), directing NSF's research security policy and coordination with federal agencies, institutions, and international partners.
• Represent NSF in congressional engagements, interagency policy deliberations, and professional meetings, ensuring policy alignment with the Director and Chief Science Officer.

Job description

NSF seeks a senior executive to lead the Office of the Chief Research Security Strategy and Policy, directing policy development and coordination with federal agencies, research institutions, and international partners.

The role requires documented ECQs and TQs, U.S. citizenship, security clearance, and a track record of leading high‑stakes programs, protecting research integrity while enabling responsible international collaboration.