Supervisory Administrative Officer

National Institutes of Health • Baltimore, MD

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Supervisory Administrative Officer plans, organizes, and manages a comprehensive program of administrative and management services supporting operations of the Intramural Research Program (IRP), through leadership and management of subordinate staff. Responsibilities include program planning and timekeeping, human resources management, budget, and day-to-day administration supporting diverse scientific research areas. The position oversees daily operations, monitors work activities and products, and resolves unusual issues referred by staff. The officer plans and assigns work, evaluates performance, reviews and approves developmental and training plans, and recommends or approves awards, bonuses, within-grade increases, overtime, and travel. The officer advises the Scientific Director, Executive Officer, and Laboratory/Branch Chiefs on administrative management, including human resources management, full-time equivalent (FTE) management, and implementation and evaluation of new initiatives.

This announcement may fill vacancies across NIH institutes. NIA is recruiting for one position in Baltimore, Maryland: Intramural Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, Intramural Administrative Office. NIAMS is recruiting for two positions in Montgomery County, Maryland: Extramural Program Branch Chief, Office of Administrative Management, Office of the Director; and Intramural Program Deputy Branch Chief, Administrative Management Branch, Intramural Research Program.

Requirements

• At least one year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in Federal service, obtained in the private or public sector.
• Experience advising leadership on organizational workforce structure and program requirements.
• Experience recommending administrative procedures and policies, such as those related to training, budget, contractor policies and procedures, equipment, and logistics, to support an organization's mission.
• Experience evaluating processes to ensure workforce operations are effectively managed.
• Experience analyzing organizational priorities to support administrative operations.
• U.S. Citizenship or proof of U.S. National status by the closing date.
• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements, including time-in-grade, within 30 calendar days of the closing date.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, onboarding forms, required documentation, and other job-related requirements is required.
• A one- or two-year trial/probationary period may be required, as may a one-year supervisory trial/probationary period.
• If selected, completion of an annual Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE Form 450, is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and manage administrative and management services supporting IRP operations through leadership and management of subordinate staff.
• Perform program planning and timekeeping, human resources management, budget, and day-to-day administrative functions supporting scientific research areas.
• Provide oversight and direction of day-to-day operations, monitor work activities and the status of work products, and resolve unusual problems referred by staff.
• Plan and assign work and evaluate performance.
• Review and approve developmental and training plans.
• Recommend or approve awards or bonuses, within-grade increases, overtime, and travel.
• Advise the Scientific Director, Executive Officer, and Laboratory/Branch Chiefs on administrative management matters, including human resources management, FTE management, and implementation and evaluation of new initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed