Duties
The NIH, a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the largest biomedical research funding organization in the world. The NIH is made up of 27 Institutes and Centers and employs approximately 18,000 employees in varied occupations, all supporting research efforts that improve health and save lives. For more information on NIH's mission and goals, visit the NIH website.
As a GS-0341-13 Administrative Officer, you will:
- Serve as principal advisor on all administrative management matters associated with programs and operations.
- Develop and advise on administrative requirements for a complex organization and actively participate in developing and implementing administrative management policies.
- Define goals to be met on major program issues, recommend a course of action, and implement the alternative policies chosen for various administrative areas of the organization, such as budget and fiscal management, supply, service and equipment procurement, personnel and workforce utilization, contract negotiation, construction and renovation, or space utilization.
- Plan, develop, formulate, prepare, execute, monitor, and/or forecast organizational budgets.
- Advise program managers regarding budgetary concerns such as projected shortfalls or unanticipated financial needs. Provide advice regarding significant deviations from original plan.
- Analyze financial and budget control statements to advise management on the status of funds. Assist in the review of analyzing budgets for each object class, appropriate allotments, and use of allocated funds in conformance with regulations.
- Provide administrative support for organizational procurement and contracting by providing, securing and/or negotiating for the resources or services needed to manage and run an organization.
- Coordinate human resources actions and advise staff on human resources regulations, procedures and policies relative to Federal employees and contract personnel; and provide advice and oversight for applicable human resources services and/or functions.
- Serve as the point of contact for problems and inquiries related to the space that employees occupy.
How to Apply
Please note: These announcements will accept applications during the open period of Monday, January 6, 2025 through, Friday, January 10, 2025; unless the applicant cut-off (200 applications) is reached. The announcements will close at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (ET) on January 10, or the day the 200th application is received, whichever comes first. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM ET on the closing day of the announcement to receive consideration. Early submission of your application is highly encouraged.
See vacancy announcements during the open period for instructions on how to apply.
Next steps
If interested, we encourage you to apply during the opening period 1/6/2025 - 1/10/2025.