Summary

The incumbent serves as Chief of Staff to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) Director and Deputy Director and is a principal advisor to Senior Staff providing expertise, advice, and counsel on a broad range of management and administrative aspects of the Institute's research programs and activities.

Duties

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• Provides advice and consultation to the Director and Deputy Director to assist in the planning, development, implementation, and integration of NIDDK programs.
• Assists in the oversight of a broad range of research programs, issues, and projects to help maintain alignment with NIDDK and NIH strategic goals and objectives.
• Analyzes, reviews, and appraises cross-cutting or multi-functional NIDDK programs and functions, and recommends improvements
• Helps direct the preparation of broad-ranging documents and materials.
• Helps ensure that programs and projects are completed in a timely manner consistent with Institute and Agency strategic plans, goals, and objectives.
• Convenes meetings to help lay out analytical and tactical strategies on issues brought to the Director and Deputy Director.

Requirements

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Qualifications

In order to qualify for the Chief of Staff, GS-601 position you must have successfully completed a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a Bachelor's degree or graduate/higher level degree with major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. (This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained).

In addition to the education requirements, to qualify at the GS-14 level:

You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: (1) conducting comprehensive research, review, and analyses on a wide variety of research-related management programs and preparing complex staff papers that address complex, multi-functional issues; (2) developing expert-level findings and cogent, substantive recommendations used as the basis for key executive-level management decisions; (3) preparing high-level briefing materials, reports, congressional responses, and policy documents for executive officials; (4) Serving as a liaison by consulting with appropriate staff to develop reports on scientific initiatives and advances for executive leadership, Congress, and other external entities.

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.

Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

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.

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Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.

Additional information

• This position is designated as a "non-emergency/teleworker" position and the selected candidate will be considered a "non-emergency/teleworker" employee. In the event of a closure, you must be available to telework or request leave.
• At the supervisor's discretion, this position may offer work schedule flexibilities: telework compressed schedules, flexible schedules.
• A newly appointed or reappointed employee may receive service credit for prior work experience or active-duty uniformed service that otherwise would not be creditable for the purpose of determining his or her annual leave accrual rate. All creditable service must be directly related to the duties of the position being filled and decisions to allow for such credit must be finalized prior to the selectee's entrance on duty. Recipients will be determined on a case-by-case basis based on organizational need, specific case justification, and budget limitations.
• A newly appointed or reappointed individual may receive a recruitment incentive. Recipients will be determined on a case-by-case basis based on organizational need, specific case justification, and budget limitations.
• PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps should apply online to this announcement to receive consideration.
• Visit Help Applying for helpful information on the application process.
• Military Spouses selected from this announcement will remain in their current duty location (i.e., the official duty station of the military service member.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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