Clarification from the agency

You must be currently employed by the Department of Health and Human Services, serving on a permanent appointment in the competitive service and have received a RIF separation notice, or a Certification of Expected Separation (CES), and the date of the RIF separation has not passed.

If selected for this position, your duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as an expert in science management, program management, resource management, implementation, and oversight; providing expert advice to OGR and NIAID leadership in these areas.
• Provide authoritative counsel to the OGR leadership on important and highly visible science and business management initiatives, as well as on practical methods and recommendations for implementing the full scope of management functions associated with the OGR Director's position.
• Establish collaborative and working relationships with representatives/officials of other Government agencies, universities, and other research institutions, professional groups, advocacy groups, voluntary organizations, the pharmaceutical industry, etc. who are involved in global health research programs.
• Serve as a conduit between NIAID and research programs and opportunities worldwide by identifying and addressing cross-functional programmatic and administrative matters that have a direct and significant impact on research planning and effectiveness of NIAID operations abroad.
• Advise and support NIAID and its extramural partners on international relations, diplomatic practicies, legal and treaty framework agreements, policies that govern international relationships, and other matters of a diplomatic and foreign affairs nature.
• Promote appropriate global coordination and information sharing, focusing on intercultural understanding and interpersonal relationship building.
• Ensure activities, initiatives, and programs adhere to individual region/country biomedical research and U.S. Government laws, regulations, and policies.
• Provide critical review of the content and substance of wide ranch official documents, ensuring all relevant points of view have been sought and all involved relevant organizations have concurred on final documents.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of the pre-appointment process (i.e., background investigation, verification of qualifications and job requirements, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, etc.)
• If selected, you will be tested for illegal drug use; and during employment you will be subject to random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident drug testing. Employment is contingent on a negative drug test result.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement, including time in grade.

Qualifications

To qualify for the Global Research Program Officer at the GS-15 level, you must meet the following requirements:

You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal Service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: 1. managing international biomedical research programs and overseas operations, including applying biomedical research operations abroad to ensure compliant, efficient, and cost-effective administrative support for international research activities; 2. establishing, strengthening, and maintaining high-level international partnerships by leveraging key global contacts across foreign governments, research institutions, and multilateral organizations to advance scientific research goals and program objectives; 3. providing expert analysis of global trends, treaties, and foreign policy issues, and applying deep knowledge of U.S. laws and policies related to the development, negotiation, and implementation of international biomedical research programs and agreements; 4. developing and implementing operational, scientific, and programmatic biomedical research strategies, including enhancing processes, preparing operational plans, and formulating recommendations on scientific, administrative, and financial matters to improved program performance; and 5. authoring and delivering program documentation, such as strategic plans, policy guidance, international agreements, partnership frameworks, and analytical reports for senior leadership and external stakeholders.

Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay.

We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer.

Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12846756

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your job-related qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents) and your score on the required assessments. This vacancy will use the following assessment: Accomplishment Record.

You will be assessed on the following competencies:

• 1. Program Management
• 2. Partnering / Collaborating
• 3. Global Research Policy
• 4. Writing

Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) at HHS. Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions across HHS.

To be considered well qualified for the purposes of the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) and the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), you must be able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry and substantively exceed the basic qualifications by scoring at least 80 points on the assessment(s) and meet all eligibility, physical, medical, suitability, and all other requirements.

RESUME: Your resume must clearly demonstrate, in two pages or less, how your skills and experiences align with the "Qualifications" section and support your questionnaire responses. We cannot assume required experience based on your work or academic history. If your resume exceeds two pages, only the first two will be reviewed. Use a legible font such as Lato, Calibri, Helvetica, or Arial, with 0.5-inch margins. Suggested formatting: 14-point for titles and 10-point for body text. You may use the USAJOBS Resume Builder or upload your own resume. If uploading, ensure it includes all required information and is organized so we can match the following to each position:

1. Job title
2. Employer name
3. Employment dates (MM/DD/YYYY)
4. Hours worked per week (full-time assumed; part-time prorated)
5. Detailed duties, accomplishments, skills, responsibilities, and supervisory details (if applicable)
6. Series and grade or equivalent (for federal positions)

Do not include a photograph or video of yourself, or any sensitive information (age, date of birth, marital status, protected health information, religious affiliation, social security number, etc.) on your resume or cover letter. We will not access web pages linked on your resume or cover letter to determine your qualifications.

For resume writing guidance, please visit the following resources: NIH Help Applying, USAJOBS Resource Center, and the USAJOBS Resume Guidance.

APPLICATION QUESTIONNAIRE:
You must submit a completed application questionnaire.

ELIGIBILITY DOCUMENTATION:
To be considered eligible, you must submit the following documentation, if applicable to you AND respond accordingly to the associated question on the online questionnaire. If you do not provide the required information, we will assume you are not eligible or you do not wish to be considered for any preference or eligibility.

• SF-50 - A copy of your most recent competitive career or career conditional SF-50 that shows the effective date of your latest position and the full performance level. You may obtain a copy of your SF-50 from your eOPF.
• Visit our site on the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) for more information on eligibility and required documentation.

Please do not submit any other supplementary documentation that is not requested of you. To protect your personal information, we will only send your resume and cover letter to the selecting official or hiring manager.

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