Summary
The Director for Policy, Programs, and Planning reports directly to the NIST Chief of Staff and is responsible for leading and coordinating NIST's strategic planning, budget development, and engagement with key Departmental and interagency and international partners.
Duties
The Director for Policy, Programs, and Planning leads the Chief of Staff's effort to align NIST policy and planning and programmatic budgetary strategy functions ensuring that the priorities of the NIST Director are represented to Senior Administration officials, other federal agencies, and national and international partners and organizations and represented in the agency's budget. Specific responsibilities include:
- Representing the interests of the NIST Director's Office and serving as a primary point of contact for engagement with relevant counterparts in the Office of the Secretary (DOC), White House staff offices, and with key international partners.
- Leading efforts to assess, develop, and advance NIST positions across a broad range of topical areas from artificial intelligence (AI) to supply chain security and leading the NIST representation of one or more critical and emerging technology areas across the Department of Commerce and/or with the White House and other U.S. government agencies.
- Leading planning efforts to ensure NIST's strategic program priorities are incorporated into NIST's Annual Congressional Budget Justification and working with the NIST CFO and Budget Office, and Public Affairs to ensure timely formulation, rollout, and communication of NIST budget priorities.
- Leading the development and execution of cross-NIST Strategic Planning efforts on behalf of the NIST Director, including the build-out and management of a unified planning and programmatic review cycle to ensure the implementation of an annual program plan development process and review process encompassing all NIST Directorates.
- Serving as NIST's Chief Evaluation Officer, responsible for the development and management of a robust programmatic performance evaluation system for NIST and providing oversight of all required performance reporting efforts to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the Department.
- Assisting the Chief of Staff in directing the implementation of programmatic initiatives that are approved by the NIST Director and assisting the NIST Director and the Chief of Staff with preparation for all meetings with other federal agencies, foreign dignitaries, private sector and public sector interest groups, and represents the NIST Director and the Chief of Staff at meetings, as necessary.
- Working with the Public Affairs and Congressional Affairs operations to provide appropriate background and ideas for speeches and engagement efforts.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Background and/or security investigation required.
- Public Financial Disclosure (SF-278) filing within 30 days is required.
- Incumbent may be subject to geographic mobility
- Minimum education requirement (as applicable).
- Designated or random drug testing may be required.
- Bargaining Unit: No.
Qualifications
Eligibility for this position will be based upon a clear showing that the applicant has had experience of the scope and quality sufficient to effectively carry out the duties and assignments of the position.
As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, applicants must provide evidence of leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level managerial capability and directly related to the experience outlined under the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and the Professional/Technical Qualifications (PTQs).
To meet the minimum qualifications of this position, you must possess all of ECQs and PTQs. Applicants must also meet the OPM Individual Occupational Requirement(s) for this position.
Basic Requirements:
1. Degree: physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics.
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2. Combination of education and experience: education equivalent to one of the majors shown in 1. above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
You must show in your resume that you possess the mandatory ECQs and PTQs listed below. We recommend that your resume (up to 5 pages) emphasizes your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of the programs you managed, and your accomplishments, including the results of your actions. An individual's total experience must demonstrate possession of the ECQs and PTQs to perform the duties of this position.
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs):
ECQ 1 - LEADING CHANGE: This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. (Competencies: creativity and innovation, external awareness, flexibility, resilience, strategic thinking, vision)
ECQ 2 - LEADING PEOPLE: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. (Competencies: conflict management, leveraging diversity, developing others, team building)
ECQ 3 - RESULTS DRIVEN: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. (Competencies: accountability, customer service, decisiveness, entrepreneurship, problem solving, technical credibility)
ECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. (Competencies: financial management, human capital management, technology management)
ECQ 5 - BUILDING COALITIONS: This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. (Competencies: partnering, political savvy, influencing/negotiating)
PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (PTQs):
PTQ 1 - Demonstrated experience with program management, strategic planning, budget justification, and administration of major scientific program operations.
PTQ 2 - Demonstrated experience liaising and engaging with executive officials on major programmatic and scientific policy issues, and experience providing clear and comprehensive recommendations.
PTQ 3 - Demonstrated experience advising executive officials on the opportunities and risks associated with critical and emerging technology areas, such as biotechnology, advanced communications, quantum information science, or other critical and emerging technology areas.
The above qualifications would typically be acquired through education, senior level experience, and training which reflect progressive development and achievement in leading and managing a comprehensive program in a complex organization. An individual's total experience must demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position. Applicants must meet all of the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Applications should be submitted on-line through usajobs.gov. Please do not submit separate statements addressing the ECQs and PTQs.
The application process used to recruit for this position requires submitting a RESUME ONLY. Although there is no requirement to address each of the ECQs and PTQs separately, evidence of each must be clearly reflected in your resume. Your resume must not exceed 5 pages.
For detailed guidance on addressing Executive Qualifications in a resume for the resume-based method of applying, applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Office of Personnel Management's Guide to Executive Qualifications at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/reference-materials/guidetosesquals_2012.pdf
Education
This position has an education requirement. Transcripts must be submitted to validate that the education requirement has been met. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. However, an official copy will be required prior to a final offer of employment. Applicants who do not meet the basic education requirement will be automatically disqualified from consideration.
Education completed outside of the U.S. must be evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that it is comparable to education received in accredited institutions in the U.S. Click here to view a listing of accredited organizations from the Department of Education's website. A copy of the foreign education evaluation (containing the results with a course by course listing) is required with your application. Failure to provide such documentation when required will result in lost consideration.
Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
All applicants will be evaluated by an Executive Resources Board (ERB) rating panel of senior managers to determine the degree to which they possess the executive core and professional/technical qualifications, and best qualified candidates may undergo an interview and a reference check. The ERB rating panel will make recommendations on best qualified candidates to the appointing authority. Applicants will be evaluated on the quality and extent of their total accomplishments, experience, the ECQs, and the PTQs.
Unless you have already been certified by a Qualifications Review Board (QRB) in the past, your ECQs must be certified by a QRB after selection and before appointment can occur.
Required Documents
In addition to your online application, the following documents must be submitted and received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 10/10/2024:
1. Resume (uploaded as attachment or USAJOBS resume created with USAJOBS Resume Builder). You must submit a resume which provides evidence of how you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and the three Professional Technical Qualifications (PTQs) listed in the announcement in one document. We recommend that your resume emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of programs managed, and your program accomplishments, including the results of your actions. YOUR RESUME MUST NOT EXCEED FIVE PAGES. Any information submitted in excess of five (5) pages WILL NOT be considered.
2. SF-50 - For current Senior Executives or individuals with SES reinstatement eligibility: You are encouraged to submit your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) that documents your career appointment status in the SES. For current Federal employees: You are encouraged to submit your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) that documents your current tenure, position title, series and grade level. Award SF-50s will not be considered.
3. Certification - For SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP) Graduates: You must submit your SESCDP OPM-Certification documentation.
4. Transcripts - This position has an education requirement. You must submit a copy of your unofficial transcripts to provide proof that you meet the education requirement listed in the announcement. See the Education section for more details.
5. Political Appointee - OPM must authorize employment offers for former or current Political Appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information. Submit proof of your former or current status, such as your SF-50.
Applicants who fail to submit requested documents WILL NOT receive consideration for this position and your application will receive an "incomplete" rating. If you are unable to upload documents or you do not have access to the internet, please contact Amy Laughter at amy.laughter@nist.gov.
Do not submit any additional information that is not required: Extraneous materials such as award certificates will not be considered.
How to Apply
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Your application and all supporting documents must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 10/10/2024. Applicants applying on-line for this position will be able to apply until 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 10/10/2024. Please allow adequate time to complete your application.
It is suggested that you do not wait until the last day to apply for a vacancy announcement. We will not accept applications other than those submitted through USAJOBS. As the applicant, it is your responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, and submitted is received and is accurate. See "Required Documents" section for what is considered a complete application package.
The Department of Commerce provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify Amy Laughter, the servicing Human Resources Specialist, by e-mail at amy.laughter@nist.gov. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. TTY users may contact us via the Federal Relay Service, 1-800-877-8339.
Next steps
The Office of Executive Resources will provide notification of applicant status at the four points of the hiring process, as applicable, in a timely fashion. The four points of notification are: Application Received; Minimum Qualification Requirement Met or Not Met; Panel Rating of Best Qualified (Application referred to the Selecting Official) or Panel Rating of Qualified/Not Qualified (Application not referred to Selecting Official); and Selected or Not Selected.
Applicants can check the status of their application at any time after the announcement closes by accessing the USAJOBS website.
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