SUPERVISORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST (CHIEF OF STAFF)

National Institutes of Health; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Supervisory Program Specialist (Chief of Staff) position at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), NIH, DHHS, sits within the Immediate Office of the Director. You will partner with the Director and senior officials to shape priorities, coordinate policy development, and monitor execution across institutes and programs.

You will lead communications, manage external relationships, and prepare briefing materials to inform decisions.

Job description

Job Posting : SUPERVISORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST (CHIEF OF STAFF)

This 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).

Duties

• Work 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.

Who Can Apply

Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.

Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista

Individuals who have served at least 2 years with the Peace Corps or 1 year with AmeriCorps VISTA.

Family of overseas employees

Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is, or was, working overseas.

Military spouses

Military spouses relocating under PCS orders, or whose spouse is 100% disabled or died while on active duty.

Land & base management

Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.

Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

Current or former competitive service federal employees.

Individuals with disabilities

Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A.

Institute or Center

NIAID (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)

• Institute or Center

  NIAID (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)