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Air Force Institute of Technology

Director, Office of Science Policy, Planning, Evaluation and Reporting (OSSPER),

Air Force Institute of Technology, Baltimore, Maryland, United States,


This position is the Director, Office of Science Policy, Planning, Evaluation and Reporting (OSSPER),

NIMHD .If you have expert level scientific skills in the area of Minority Health and Health Disparities and are interested in leading an organization's scientific reporting, strategic planning, direction of science policy and you want to play a significant role in a dynamic organization, then consider joining the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD).Basic Education Requirements:

Successful completion of a bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree from an accredited college or university, in an academic field of the health or pertinent sciences (i.e., biochemistry, molecular biology, physiology, etc.) allied to health or health related research.In addition to the education requirements, to qualify at the GS-15 level you must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector. This experience must meet either the Direct/Independent Research

OR

the Research Administration/Extramural sections below.A. Direct/Independent Research Qualifying Experience - Applicants must meet all experience requirements in this section:

Responsible for managing large and diverse health-related research programs having national or international collaborations, scope, and impact;Responsible for the development of plans to resolve major organizational and operational problems, and the allocation of funds among competing programs;Recognized as a distinguished scientist with major research experience and accomplishments, including membership in prestigious national professional organizations or societies;Served as an organization's representative on permanent and ad-hoc committees established to evaluate research issues;Published extensively in leading scientific journals.Typical qualifying positions include Professor and/or Department Chair, Laboratory Chief, Director of Research or equivalent.B. Research Administration/Extramural Qualifying Experience - Applicants must meet at least three (3) experience requirements in this section:

Established criteria and standards for others to follow in planning and evaluating research projects;Evaluated the significance of emerging fields, trends and the quality of research within the field in meeting an organization's mission and objectives related to program planning or review administration;Initiated action among a variety of governmental or nongovernmental interests to bring research and research administration deficiencies, inadequacies, and new developments into sharper focus to redirect research programs and/or review efforts;Managed a unit focused on scientific programs or scientific review to include leading or supervising staff.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.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:

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12528366#J-18808-Ljbffr