[Plsfaculty] FW: Availability of an IPA Opportunity in the Policy Office, National Science Foundation

[Donna-Rae Marquez]

From: Federal Demonstration Partnership Main List
[mailto:FDPMAIN-L at LSW.NAS.EDU] On Behalf Of Feldman, Jean I.
Sent: Friday, August 12, 2011 6:48 AM
To: FDPMAIN-L at LSW.NAS.EDU
Subject: Availability of an IPA Opportunity in the Policy Office, National
Science Foundation

 

I would greatly appreciate your sharing this IPA announcement as soon as
possible within your institutions.  This is an exciting and mutually
beneficial employment opportunity to learn first-hand about policy
development and implementation in a Federal Research agency. Please let me
know if you have any questions. The closing date is September 2, 2011. 
 
Best,
 
Jean

 

Jean Feldman

Head, Policy Office

Division of Institution & Award Support

National Science Foundation

4201 Wilson Boulevard

Arlington, VA 22230

voice: 703.292.8243

email:  jfeldman at nsf.gov

 

 
 

 
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
4201 WILSON BOULEVARD
ARLINGTON, VA 22230
 
August 12, 2011
 
Dear Colleagues:
 

The Policy Office, within the Division of Institution and Award Support
(DIAS) in the Office of Budget, Finance & Award Management (BFA), announces
an opportunity for an individual with demonstrated experience in grant
administration and management to assist the Policy Office in strengthening
NSF's capabilities in policy formulation and implementation for the
Foundation's assistance programs.  

 

This position is a term appointment under the Intergovernmental Personnel
Act (IPA) for one year, with a possibility of renewal for a second year.
The appointee will need to relocate to the Washington D.C. Metro area for
the term of the appointment.  The position will be filled at the equivalent
of a GS-13 Federal Government employee salary (range of $89,000 to
$115,000).  

 

Under the IPA provisions, the appointee remains on the payroll of his/her
home institution and the home institution will continue to administer pay
and benefits.  NSF will reimburse the home institution for NSF's negotiated
share of the cost of the assignment.  Individuals eligible for an IPA
assignment include employees of State and local government agencies,
institutions of higher education, Indian tribal governments, federally
funded research and development centers and qualified nonprofit
organizations.

 

The appointee will assist with the full range of activities in the Policy
Office.  Broad responsibilities for the Policy Office include the
development, coordination, and issuance of NSF pre- and post-award policies
that govern the assistance programs of the National Science Foundation.  The
Policy Office is also responsible for:

 

.                     Providing guidance on policies and procedures related
to NSF's electronic proposal and award systems;  

.                     Reviewing and approving all NSF proposal-generating
documents;  

.                     Coordination of outreach programs for external
stakeholders and NSF staff;  

.                     Coordination for the release of timely and relevant
information regarding NSF policies and procedures that cover proposal
preparation, merit review, and award management.

 

The incumbent will work closely with BFA staff, NSF Program Officers, the
Office of the General Counsel and other NSF staff responsible for the
management and oversight of NSF programs.  Specific duties will include:

.                     Identifying ways to improve funding opportunities  and
other proposal generating documents for Principal Investigators and
Sponsored Projects Office (SPO) officials; 

.                     Assisting with the implementation of NSF policies and
procedures; 

.                     Providing expert assistance to questions posed by
researchers, SPO administrators, and NSF staff; and 

.                     Development and implementation of strategies to
improve communication of changing policies and procedures to the research
community.

Additional special projects may include:

.                     Analysis of policy implications for changes
recommended by the Merit Review Task Force and the Merit Review Process
Working Group, and developing implementation briefing materials and
presentations for the National Science Board, senior management and NSF
staff; and

.                     Assisting interagency efforts surrounding the
consolidation of Government-wide assistance award guidance into Chapter 2 of
the CFR (Code of Federal Regulations). 

 

Applicants should possess in-depth knowledge of pre- and post-award policies
and regulations at the federal level.  They should have ten or more years of
experience in a position with responsibility for grants management and
administration.  Additionally, applicants should possess excellent oral and
written communication skills.  

 

Applicants should send a letter of interest, a resume or curriculum vitae,
and a brief (no more than 3 page) writing sample to the following address no
later than close of business, September 2, 2011 to:

 

Jean Feldman

Head, Policy Office

Division of Institution and Award Support

National Science Foundation

4201 Wilson Blvd., Suite 485

Arlington, VA  22230

 

Phone:  703-292-8243

 

Fax       703-292-9171

 

E-mail:   <mailto:policy at nsf.gov> policy at nsf.gov

 

The desired starting date for the position is negotiable, although it is
expected that the IPA would begin the appointment in the first part of FY
2012.  Formal consideration of applications will begin on September 6, 2011
and will continue until a selection is made.  We look forward to receiving
and reviewing applications for this exciting and mutually beneficial
employment opportunity in the NSF Policy Office.

 

NSF IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO EMPLOYING A HIGHLY
QUALIFIED STAFF THAT REFLECTS THE DIVERSITY OF OUR NATION.

 

 

 

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