Associate Director for Management

National Institutes of Health•Bethesda, MD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), seeks an Associate Director for Management (Executive Officer) for a career position in the Senior Executive Service. The position serves as the principal advisor to the Institute/Center Director and senior staff on business management and executes the Institute’s management policies, with authority to commit its resources to management activities. The role oversees financial management, workforce planning and human resources, management analysis, information technology, general administration, procurement, and contracting. It develops new programs and evaluates existing ones, emphasizing efficient resource use and reduced risk. The Associate Director coordinates and analyzes administrative reports and documents for NIH, HHS, and other Federal agencies; oversees the annual budget and funding process; and establishes major administrative policies and procedures for Institute programs. NIH is located in Bethesda, Maryland. Travel and transportation expenses may be authorized under applicable Federal Travel Regulations. The position requires a public financial disclosure report and, for a selected individual who has not previously served in the career SES, a one-year probationary period. Applicants must meet the stated qualifications by the announcement closing date.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship or proof of U.S. national status by the announcement closing date.
Meet all qualifications requirements by the announcement closing date.
Demonstrate senior-level experience equivalent to GS-14/15 in the stated technical qualifications.
Meet the GS-341 series requirements under the U.S. Office of Personnel Management Qualifications Standards for General Schedule Positions.
Demonstrate senior-level success advising senior leadership and applying management and leadership principles to complex organizational problems, public programs, change, and innovative solutions across management areas including human capital, information technology, budget and finance, contracts, management analysis, and space planning.
Demonstrate senior-level success planning and overseeing human capital resources, directing and developing subordinate staff, and designing human-resource strategies aligned with organizational mission, vision, and goals while maximizing operational efficiency.
Provide a resume of no more than two pages demonstrating the required Executive Core Qualifications and Technical Qualifications; resumes exceeding the page limit may not be reviewed beyond page two or may be disqualified.
Complete the pre-appointment process, including background investigation, qualification verification, onboarding forms, and required document submission.
Complete a one-year probationary period if selected and not currently or previously in the career SES.
Submit a public financial disclosure report as required.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must meet Selective Service registration requirements or demonstrate an exemption.
If currently serving as an Executive Branch political, Schedule C, or non-career SES appointee, or having served in one of those appointment types within the last five years, confirm that information in the resume.
If selected, participate in a structured interview for OPM Qualifications Review Board certification unless currently serving in a career SES appointment, eligible for SES reinstatement, or having completed an OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program.

Responsibilities

Advise the Institute/Center Director and senior staff on all phases of business management.
Execute Institute business management policies and commit Institute resources to management activities.
Direct and supervise financial management, workforce planning and human resources management, management analysis, information technology management, general administration, procurement, and contracting.
Develop new programs and evaluate existing programs, emphasizing efficient resource use and minimizing risk.
Coordinate, prepare, and analyze administrative reports and documents associated with NIH, HHS, and other Federal agencies.
Oversee the Institute’s annual budget and monitor timely, appropriate, and efficient expenditure of funds against the annual allotment.
Anticipate funding changes, prepare proposals and justify current or increased expenditures, and alert Institute leadership when funding changes may affect the mission.
Establish major administrative policies and procedures for managing and conducting Institute programs.
Plan and oversee human capital resources, develop subordinate staff, and design human resource strategies aligned with organizational mission, vision, and goals.

Benefits

Eleven paid holidays and 13 days of sick leave; SES appointees receive 8 hours of annual leave per pay period.
Health, vision, dental, life, and long-term care insurance programs, which may be continued after retirement; the government pays up to 75% of health insurance premiums.
A three-part retirement program including a lifetime annuity, a 401(k)-type plan with employer-matching contributions, and Social Security.
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care.
Employee assistance programs.
Flexible work schedules and telework.
Public transportation subsidies.
Tuition assistance.
Challenging work, advancement opportunities, competitive salaries, bonuses, and incentive awards.
A respectful and fair workplace and support for professional growth, health, well-being, and family needs.