Chief of Staff

Summary This position is located in the Office of the Director (OD), at the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR), part of NIH, the federal government's primary biomedical research agency. NINR leads nursing research to solve pressing health challenges and inform practice and policy, optimizing health for all. It includes four divisions and the Office of the Director, where the Immediate Office provides leadership, coordination, and policy support for research programs. Duties Help • Provides senior level advice and consultation to the Director in collaborating and assisting in the planning, development, implementation, and integration of NINR programs and policies. • Works closely with the NINR scientific, management, and administrative staff in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the Institute. • Works closely with the Director to develop strategic planning goals and objectives for the senior managers and staff of the Institute, and develops criteria and procedures for the review of scientific initiatives and resource allocation. • Provides senior advice on organizational, staff, and budget requirements for NINR to accomplish the Institute's mission in accordance with the policies and program priorities of the Director and NINR. • Designs strategies for effective communication about management issues, resource allocation, and similar issues to inform Institute leadership team members. • Develops strategies to achieve efficiencies and savings in the operating budget related to both scientific grant and contract initiatives as well as administrative operations, including support contracts and travel budgets as an example. • Develops reports, both internal and for partners and stakeholders, primarily focused on external audiences, related to how NINR initiatives respond to key scientific priority areas. • Oversees Institute-wide all-staff and town hall meetings and coordinates Institute events (e.g., Division open houses). Requirements Help 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.). • This position has a positive education requirement. Please provide transcript(s). • If selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE Form 450 to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest and your prospective position with the agency. • At the supervisor's discretion, this position may offer work schedule flexibilities: telework, and flexible schedules. • 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 In order to qualify for a Chief of Staff, GS-0601-15 position you must meet the following requirements: Minimum Requirement: You must have successfully completed a full 4 year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a Bachelor's degree or graduate/higher level degree with major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. Additional Requirements: In order to qualify for a Chief of Staff, GS-0601 position at the GS -15 level, you must demonstrate in your resume at least one 1 year of specialized 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: Implementing strategies related to financial savings, management issues, and resource allocation to a research organization; tracking and analyzing budget expenditures for research programs; setting agendas for weekly senior staff meetings, and developing policies and procedures related to project planning and funding requests; and providing guidance on differences in strategic direction, policy interpretations, and other conflicting and precedent-setting issues. 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. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application. 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: Education This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education. Additional information • This position is designated as a "non-emergency/teleworker" position and the selected candidate will be considered a "non-emergency/teleworker" employee. In the event of a closure, you must be available to telework or request leave. • A one-year supervisory trial/probationary period may be required upon selection/ placement. • Based on your appointment, a one or two-year trial/probationary period may be required. A decision regarding your continued employment with NIH will be made as you near the end of this period. • PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps should apply online to this announcement to receive consideration. • We may make additional selections for similar positions across the National Institutes of Health within the local commuting area(s) identified in this vacancy announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with any interested selecting official(s) at NIH. Clearance of CTAP will be applied for similar positions across NIH. • The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus. • Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. • Visit Help Applying for helpful information on the application process. • If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, ba