Summary The National Science Foundation is seeking qualified candidates for an Interdisciplinary (Program Director) Detail within the Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP), Division Translational Impacts (TI) in Alexandria, VA. For more information on TIP please click here. Responsibilities NSF Program Directors bear the primary responsibility for carrying out the agency's overall mission to support innovative and merit-reviewed activities in basic and use-inspired research and education that contribute to the nation's technical strength, security, and welfare. To fulfill this responsibility requires not only knowledge in the appropriate disciplines, but also a commitment to high standards, a considerable amount breadth of interest and receptivity to new ideas, a strong sense of fairness, good judgment, and a high degree of personal integrity. This Program Director position is in the Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP) in the Division of Translational Impacts (TI). This Division's programs accelerate the translation of research results to practice. Programs aligned to this focus provide pathways for researchers, startups, and aspiring entrepreneurs to move their ideas from the laboratory to the market and society. The incumbent will be responsible for Programs within TI Sections: Small Business and Translational Programs. The incumbents' skills and expertise are critical in planning and implementing of agency goals and objectives designed to facilitate the high technology small business community's access to the federal R&D effort. The work is vital to developing and implementing quality, broad based small business research, development, and commercialization programs in the Foundation. The incumbent represents the Foundation on technical and administrative matters as well as the implementation of public laws promulgating the programs. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES PROPOSAL REVIEW AND MANAGEMENT Carry out timely, high-quality merit review processes with an appropriate participation of qualified reviewers. Convene peer-review panels and/or seek ad hoc reviewers to provide substantive guidance on proposal merit. Provide clear expectations to reviewers to ensure substantive reviewer comments and adherence to NSF merit review criteria and any solicitation-specific review criteria. Ensure the transparency, quality, consistency, and integrity of the review process. This includes carefully documenting all conflicts of interest per guidance from the Divisional and/or Directorate Conflict Officers and OGC. Increase the size and quality of the reviewer pool and ensure broad participation in the review process across demographic groups including women, minorities, veterans, as well as individuals with disabilities, from EPSCoR states, at all career stages, and from underserved institutions (e.g., minority serving institutions, 2- and 4-year schools), etc. As appropriate, include reviewers with relevant commercial / translational experience. Complete most work by established deadlines; in the absence of additional NSF guidance, meet the NSF GPRA goal of processing 75% of proposals through DD Concur within 6 months of proposal receipt or funding opportunity deadline (whichever is later). Prepare review analyses that are well reasoned and well documented to justify award and declination recommendations, taking into consideration reviewer inputs, as required. For potential awards, conduct appropriate due diligence prior to recommendation. Ensure all necessary approvals (e.g., IRB, IUCUC, environmental clearance, etc.) are included in award recommendations, working in consultation with NSF experts, as needed. Include decisional rationale in PO Comments as required by the PAPPG. PROGRAM PERFORMANCE Participate in the development of program plans and funding opportunities that increase and maintain the breadth of NSF science, engineering, and education investments. Seek the creation of a broad portfolio within the program that responds to a diverse set of national challenges to seed, accelerate, and sustain the growth of robust, equitable, and inclusive innovation ecosystems across the country. Remain cognizant of other funding opportunities or programs within NSF, other agencies, or international entities. Interface with Program Directors with diverse areas of expertise, working effectively and collaboratively as a member of cross directorate teams as needed. Provide effective post-award oversight of awards (including scientific, administrative, and fiscal oversight) using reports, site visits, Committees of Visitors, PI meetings, and other assessment and evaluation methods, as appropriate. Review annual and final reports in a timely manner. Solicit and collect research highlights/success stories for use by the Division, Directorate, and OLPA. Actively participate in the assessment and evaluation of the portfolio/program/division using both formal and informal mechanisms. Requirements Conditions of Employment This position is outside the competitive civil service. You must meet eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. All online applicants must provide a valid email address. If your email address is inaccurate or your mailbox is full/blocked, you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position. This position is in the bargaining unit represented by AFGE Local 3403. The Selected Candidate(s) may be subject to a background investigation. Qualifications Candidates must have a Ph.D. in a STEM field plus after award of the Ph.D., six or more years of successful research, research administration, and/or managerial experience pertinent to the position; Education Please refer to the Qualifications section. Additional Information Relocation expenses WILL NOT be paid. It is NSF policy that NSF personnel employed at or IPAs detailed to NSF are not permitted to participate in foreign government talent recruitment programs. Failure to comply with this NSF policy could result in disciplinary action up to & including removal from Federal Service or termination of an IPA assignment & referral to the Office of Inspector General. Foreign Talent Definitions Federal Appropriations Law requires that Non-Citizens meet certain eligibility criteria to be considered. Therefore, Non-Citizens must certify eligibility by signing and attaching this Citizenship Affidavit to their application. Non-citizens who do not provide the affidavit at the time of application will not be considered. This announcement may be used to fill like positions in other organizations within the National Science Foundation. NSF has determined that all of its positions are eligible for telework. Work suitable for telework depends on job duties; therefore, employees must receive approval from their supervisor for telework and have a telework agreement in place. Entering into a telework agreement is voluntary.