Deputy Associate Director for Laboratory Programs - National Institute of Standards and Technology

Summary The Deputy Associate Director for Laboratory Programs is primarily responsible for providing executive leadership for the operations of NIST's Laboratory Programs and is responsible for the day-to-day administrative, financial, and personnel management of all offices within the Associate Director for Laboratory Programs (ADLP). Responsibilities This announcement reflects OPM's 2024 Rates of Basic Pay for Members of the Senior Executive Service (SES), but upon a candidate's selection, the OPM 2025 salary table will be utilized upon release in January 2025. The Deputy Associate Director for Laboratory Programs provides the ADLP with expertise in operational processes across the Directorate. Specific responsibilities include: leading all strategic operational initiatives for the Laboratories and coordinates all operations across the ADLP. serving as the key resource for effective coordination across all NIST Directorates to ensure integrated programs and efforts. assisting the ADLP in formulating and implementing strategic plans, policies and processes across the Directorate. considering key national and organization-wide goals, priorities, and values in executing responsibilities; responding to the general public and clientele groups; remaining current on relevant social, political, and economic developments; and representing NIST on complex issues and effectively give briefings, speeches, testimony, etc., to persuade, sell, inform, and/or negotiate plans and programs. providing administrative oversight and coordinating the activities of subordinate organizations; serving as a catalyst for innovation and creativity in analyzing and solving complex problems; fostering an environment conducive to teamwork and empowerment of supervisors and employees; and promoting and encouraging diversity in subordinate organizations and throughout NIST. overseeing the development of short- and long-range plans to meet organizational objectives; establishing or revising programs' goals, implementing major modifications in organizational or functional structure; and advising on key appointments or promotions to ensure the most efficient organization. encouraging personal and professional development among subordinates and providing opportunities for individuals to accomplish their goals in relation to NIST. serving as acting Associate Director for Laboratory Programs in the absence of the Associate Director. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. OR 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 and expertise in one or more of the following research-related disciplines: physics, chemistry, biology, information technology, engineering, or documentary standards. PTQ 2 - Demonstrated experience managing a complex set of offices within a research environment and establishing organizational strategies, process improvements, and organizational operations. Experience must demonstrate knowledge of these programs and their impact on organizational objectives and performance goals. PTQ 3 - Demonstrated experience developing priorities, aligning resources to meet those priorities, and gaining consensus for implementation for a large research organization. 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. Additional Information Mobility: Individuals selected for Senior Executive Service positions may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines. Relocation expenses: Payment of relocation expenses may be authorized in accordance with agency policy. Financial Disclosure: This position is covered under the Ethics in Government Act, which requires comprehensive financial disclosures from employees. The appointee will be required to file a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-278) within 30 days of their appointment, annually thereafter and upon termination of Federal Government employment. Qualifications approval and probationary period: Persons newly selected for career appointments within the Senior Executive Service must have their executive core qualifications approved by an Office of Personnel Management Qualifications Review Board and will be required to serve a one-year probationary period. Veterans' Preference: Veterans' preference is not applicable to positions in the Senior Executive Service. The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. 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