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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Federal Demonstration Partnership Main List [mailto:FDPMAIN-L@LSW.NAS.EDU] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Feldman, Jean I.<br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, August 12, 2011 6:48 AM<br><b>To:</b> FDPMAIN-L@LSW.NAS.EDU<br><b>Subject:</b> Availability of an IPA Opportunity in the Policy Office, National Science Foundation<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><pre style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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 <b>September 2, 2011. <o:p></o:p></b></span></pre><pre style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></pre><pre style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Best,<o:p></o:p></span></pre><pre style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></pre><pre style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Jean<o:p></o:p></span></pre><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Jean Feldman<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Head, Policy Office<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Division of Institution & Award Support<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Science Foundation<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>4201 Wilson Boulevard<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Arlington, VA 22230<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>voice: 703.292.8243<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>email: <a href="mailto:jfeldman@nsf.gov">jfeldman@nsf.gov</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><pre style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></pre><pre style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></pre><pre style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><img border=0 width=59 height=59 id="_x0000_i1025" src="cid:image002.png@01CC58CD.79AC80B0"><o:p></o:p></span></pre><pre style='text-align:center;line-height:10.0pt;mso-line-height-rule:exactly'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></pre><pre style='text-align:center;line-height:11.0pt;mso-line-height-rule:exactly'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION<o:p></o:p></span></b></pre><pre style='text-align:center;line-height:11.0pt;mso-line-height-rule:exactly'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>4201 WILSON BOULEVARD<o:p></o:p></span></b></pre><pre style='text-align:center;line-height:11.0pt;mso-line-height-rule:exactly'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>ARLINGTON, VA 22230<o:p></o:p></span></b></pre><pre style='line-height:11.0pt;mso-line-height-rule:exactly'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></pre><pre style='text-align:center;line-height:11.0pt;mso-line-height-rule:exactly'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>August 12, 2011<o:p></o:p></span></pre><pre style='line-height:11.0pt;mso-line-height-rule:exactly'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></pre><pre style='line-height:11.0pt;mso-line-height-rule:exactly'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Dear Colleagues:<o:p></o:p></span></pre><pre style='line-height:11.0pt;mso-line-height-rule:exactly'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></pre><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Preformatted style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>This position is a term appointment under the Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) for one year, with a possibility of renewal for a second year. </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The</span><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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). <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Preformatted style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Preformatted style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Providing guidance on policies and procedures related to NSF's electronic proposal and award systems; <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:6.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Reviewing and approving all NSF proposal-generating documents; <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:6.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Coordination of outreach programs for external stakeholders and NSF staff; <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:6.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Coordination for the release of timely and relevant information regarding NSF policies and procedures that cover proposal preparation, merit review, and award management.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-align:justify;text-indent:-.5in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Identifying ways to improve funding opportunities and other proposal generating documents for Principal Investigators and Sponsored Projects Office (SPO) officials; <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-align:justify;text-indent:-.5in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Assisting with the implementation of NSF policies and procedures; <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-align:justify;text-indent:-.5in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Providing expert assistance to questions posed by researchers, SPO administrators, and NSF staff; and <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-align:justify;text-indent:-.5in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Development and implementation of strategies to improve communication of changing policies and procedures to the research community.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Additional special projects may include:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.5in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Assisting interagency efforts surrounding the consolidation of Government-wide assistance award guidance into Chapter 2 of the CFR (Code of Federal Regulations). <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Preformatted style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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, <span style='background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'>September 2, 2011</span></span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> to:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Jean Feldman<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Head, Policy Office<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Division of Institution and Award Support<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>National Science Foundation<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>4201 Wilson Blvd., Suite 485<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Arlington, VA 22230<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Phone: 703-292-8243<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Fax 703-292-9171<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>E-mail: </span><a href="mailto:policy@nsf.gov"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>policy@nsf.gov</span></a><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><pre style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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. <b>Formal consideration of applications will begin on September 6, 2011 and will continue until a selection is made.</b> We look forward to receiving and reviewing applications for this exciting and mutually beneficial employment opportunity in the NSF Policy Office.<o:p></o:p></span></pre><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>NSF IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO EMPLOYING A HIGHLY QUALIFIED STAFF THAT REFLECTS THE DIVERSITY OF OUR NATION.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>