Total 61 science job vacancies in Alexandria, Virginia

Job Description

We are seeking a Growth and Improvement minded Associate Manufacturing Science & Engineering Specialist that can help drive our Strategic Operating Priorities.

• Invent | Pursue the Most Promising Internal and External Science to Address Significant Unmet Medical Needs

• Execute | Prioritize Resources Behind Our Key Growth Drivers (Oncology, Vaccines, Select Specialty Areas, Animal Health) While Optimizing Our Base Business)

• Adapt | Develop Our People, Culture and Business Model to Evolve with a Dynamic Landscape

• Diverse Talent | We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment with supporting leadership behaviors because having a high-performing, engaged workforce is critical to our ability to deliver innovative solutions to patients and customers around the world

• Values and Standards | Our Steadfast Commitment to Our Values and Standards will Continue to Guide Us as We Take on New Challenges and Will Always be Fundamental to Our Success – They are a Competitive Advantage for Us

Summary, Focus and Purpose
At our Company's campus in Elkton, Virginia, we have an entry level position available to support and sustain our manufacturing processes. The manufacturing facility is located in the Shenandoah Valley along the Shenandoah River and the Blue Ridge Mountains a short distance from the University of Virginia and James Madison University.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to apply their enthusiasm and technical skills as a member of a multidisciplinary team supporting the operation of pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and vaccine product manufacturing facilities. Depending on interests, education, experience, and skills, successful candidates will be matched with positions across the Elkton campus and may have the opportunity to participate in developmental rotations across functional areas. 

Key Functions

• Work Independently and as a Team member with Integrity | Precision | Accomplishment | Motivational Ambition | Respect | Inclusion

• Working as part of a cross-functional team to support vaccine, biologic, and sterile manufacturing processes.

• Conducting technical/operational investigations and analyses and recommending corrective and preventative actions

• Shift work is required.

• Learning new processes and procedures

• Writing, reviewing, and improving procedures for operation of equipment and processes.

• Contributing to process and equipment safety reviews

• Supporting other departments to win as one team.

• Embracing and establishing an empowered, diverse, and inclusive team culture

Education

• Bachelor degree or higher in engineering, science, or business fields

• New graduates or anticipated Spring 2024 graduates are also encouraged to apply.

Required Experience | Skills | Knowledge

• Robust problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving, with a bias towards going to see problems for oneself in the field.

• Ability to examine an issue from diverse perspectives (safety, compliance, maintenance, automation, equipment, process, and people) in order to best understand and resolve it

• Strong motivation to succeed and to help others to do the same.

• Enthusiastic, confident, and self-starters, with a passion for continuous learning

• Principled and strong communication skills, written and verbal.

• Shift work is required.

Preferred Experience | Skills | Knowledge

• Education in biology, biochemistry, biochemical engineering, biological systems engineering, biomedical engineering, chemistry, chemical engineering, computer science, industrial engineering, integrated science, materials science and engineering, mechanical engineering, physics.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Strong personal motivation for coming to work for a company that saves & improves lives.

• Interest in a diverse career at an active, dynamic manufacturing campus.

• Relevant experience in manufacturing, military, engineering, or science.

Work Schedule

• Onsite role

Elkton Future Talent

NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders).  Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.

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U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, generally Tuesday, Wednesday and either Monday or Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.  This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

Domestic

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Title:

Computer Science Intern

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree (in the works) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or any other scientific/engineering/technical degree with appropriate experience.
• Experience with Python, Javascript/jQuery, HTML,CSS, Django, Bootstrap, and Datatables is preferable.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Data Science Managing Analyst

The Opportunity:  

As a data scientist, you’re excited at the prospect of unlocking the secrets held by a data set, and you’re fascinated by the possibilities presented by IoT, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. In an increasingly connected world, massive amounts of structured and unstructured data open new opportunities. As a data scientist at Booz Allen, you can turn these complex data sets into useful information to solve global challenges. Across private and public sectors—from fraud detection to cancer research to national intelligence—we need a seasoned data scientist like you to help find the answers in the data. 

On our team, you’ll use your leadership skills and data science expertise to create real-world impact. You’ll work closely with clients to understand their questions and needs, and then dig into their data-rich environments to find the pieces of their information puzzle. You’ll guide and mentor your team as you oversee the development of algorithms and systems. You’ll use the right combination of tools and frameworks to turn sets of disparate data points into objective answers to advise your clients as they make informed decisions. As a technical leader, you’ll identify new opportunities to use data science solutions to help your clients meet their toughest challenges. Ultimately, you’ll provide a deep understanding of the data, what it all means, and how it can be used. 

Work with us as we use data science for good.  

Join us. The world can’t wait.  

You Have:   

• 5+ years of experience in a senior level organizational project management role, including corporate or government, such as OSD or Joint Staff

• 5+ years of experience managing the application of analytic techniques to solve operational or policy implementation-based problems, including requirements gathering, methodology development, implementation, and program management

• 5+ years of experience designing, executing, and delivering data analyses leveraging statistics, mathematics, data and database engineering, machine learning, or data visualization

• Secret clearance

• Bachelor's degree

Nice To Have:

• 8+ years of experience in a senior level organizational project management role, including corporate or government, such as OSD or Joint Staff

• 5+ years of experience operating within a government organization

• Bachelor's degree in in Mathematics, Operations Research, Computer Science, Data Science, Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics preferred; Master’s degree in Mathematics, Operations Research, Computer Science, Data Science, Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics a plus

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.  

  

Create Your Career: 

Grow With Us 

Your growth matters to us—that’s why we offer a variety of ways for you to develop your career. With professional and leadership development opportunities like upskilling programs, tuition reimbursement, mentoring, and firm-sponsored networking, you can chart a unique and fulfilling career path on your own terms.  

A Place Where You Belong 

Diverse perspectives cultivate collective ingenuity. Booz Allen’s culture of respect, equity, and opportunity means that, here, you are free to bring your whole self to work. With an array of business resource groups and other opportunities for connection, you’ll develop your community in no time. 

Support Your Well-Being 

Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellness programs with HSA contributions, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a generous 401(k) match, and more. With these benefits, plus the option for flexible schedules and remote and hybrid locations, we’ll support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life—at work and at home.  

Your Candidate Journey 

At Booz Allen, we know our people are what propel us forward, and we value relationships most of all. Here, we’ve compiled a list of resources so you’ll know what to expect as we forge a connection with you during your journey as a candidate with us.  

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $106,200.00 to $242,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

EEO Commitment

We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

The Office of the Chief of Research Security Strategy and Policy (OCRSSP) aims to strengthen the nation's research enterprise by safeguarding NSF-funded research. OCRSSP works closely with other U.S. federal funding agencies, and the law enforcement and intelligence communities - consistently emphasizing the importance of balancing research security with international collaboration in science and engineering. OCRSSP has dedicated considerable effort and resources to working with the research community and its other partners to:

• Equip researchers with the information and tools necessary to ensure that their work is protected.
• Clarify security issues and mitigate risks.
• Foster transparency, disclosure and other practices that reflect the values of research integrity.

The Program Director will be a member of the team in the Office of the Director (OD), implementing and overseeing program areas related to research security. The Program Director will help establish and maintain programs that find the appropriate balance that protects intellectual property and pre-publication information while sustaining an open scientific research environment, taking into account policy guidance from National Security Presidential Memorandum-33 (NSPM-33), associated implementation guidance, and the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022.

The incumbent exhibits an extensive knowledge of research security and implement programs necessary for maintaining the security of fundamental and use-inspired research in the NSF context. The Program Director will work with the NSF Policy Office and Office of the General Counsel in development and execution of implementation plans for new research security program requirements, balancing the minimization of administrative burden while establishing necessary protections for the research enterprise.

MAJOR DUTIES

Responsibilities of the Program Director include, for example, long-range planning and budget development for the program areas of responsibility represented by the 'program or program cluster, the administration of the merit review process and proposal recommendations, the preparation of press releases, and coordination and liaison with other programs in NSF, other Federal agencies, and organizations.

PROGRAM PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT

• Manage program resources to provide optimal appropriate scientific judgment to ensure integrity and consistency in the grant/declination process without conflict-of- interests, and with balance among appropriate sub-fields and institutions, and participation of all qualified scientists. Incorporate cross-directorate responsibilities into program administration.
• Manage an effective, timely merit review process, with attention to increasing the size and quality of the reviewer pools and insuring participation by women, minorities and disabled scientists.
• Provide scientific expertise, evaluation and advice related to research security for other programs in NSF, including international programs, other research programs, and cross-directorate programs.
• Advise and assist in the development of short- and long-range plans, establishing goals and objectives for research security-related programs. Plan the budget for the program/programs. Considering past, present and future fiscal years, allocate resources within that budget distributing scarce resources among major competitive programs, and manage post-award evaluation.
• Control waste, fraud and abuse.

REPRESENTATION, COMMUNICATION AND LEADERSHIP

• Represent the Foundation within the scientific community accurately reflecting NSF policy and positions.
• Create and maintain linkages to other NSF units and other Federal agencies in pursuit of the overall NSF mission.
• Participate in meetings, providing input relevant to Program area.
• Pursue affirmative action and EEG goals.
• Pursue and/or be responsive to assignment on special projects and temporary functional teams from across the Foundation to solve problems, improve staff communication, and effect coordination for special programs.
• Contribute ideas and effort to improving the quality of policies and NSF' s performance of the overall mission.
• Develop policies and plans for strengthening research and education programs. Provide information to the community on how NSF is pursuing its mission and gather data and impressions from the community on the effectiveness of NSF's performance of its mission.
• Prepare and disseminate a variety of informational documents which may include data on progress being made toward NSF's goals, trends and opportunities papers, and budget plans.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Establish contacts and maintain active involvement in program and related areas through participation in professional activities. Maintain familiarity with salient current research developments.
• Expand administrative capabilities through training courses or assumption of new management responsibilities.

Starting at $169,889 Per Year (AD 4)

As an Integrative Activities Specialist, you will:

• Work closely with Division management in the formulation, review, evaluation, and modification of plans and policies related to assigned programs.
• Develop and recommend revisions and clarifications of associated guidelines, procedures, and criteria.
• Participate with Division management in the planning and development of objectives and a calendar of thematic initiatives.
• Convene and chair meetings to discuss various issues and problems involving the administration management of cross-cutting thematic activities.
• Monitor the implementation of such activities across the Division and where appropriate, across the Directorate or the agency.
• Collect pertinent statistical data and narrative information from a variety of sources within and outside NSF. Applies, adapts or creates complex analytical techniques to discern patterns and trends in the data and information and to arrive at reasoned conclusions.
• Initiate, design, and execute management studies to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of cross-cutting programs and activities.
• Deliver finished written reports and oral presentations on the results of, and the analytical techniques used, in accomplishing the program administration work.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships to exchange information and coordinate activities with all levels of management and staff within the Foundation, with the scientific community, professional organizations and institutions, and other governmental agencies on a variety of program issues such as project collaborations, joint funding and joint planning.
• Provide leadership and expertise in organizing and planning workshops, conferences and seminars.

Starting at $94,199 Per Year (GS 12)

In the performance of work assignments, the Program Analyst conducts analyses, prepares evaluations, coordinates activities, and provides advice to management for one or more of the following areas:

Project Management:

• Plan, develop, implement and track project plans, guidelines, budgets, procedures and timetables.
• Perform management studies to evaluate and measure the progress and success of projects and recommend changes in policy and management activities.
• Collect pertinent statistical data and narrative information from a variety of sources and apply analytical techniques to data management systems to identify patterns and trends and develop tracking and reporting systems to monitor activities.

Financial Resources Management:

• Administer budget operations and analyze and prepare reports of expenditures and projections.
• Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure financial regulations are adhered to.

Business Process Management:

• Restructure work processes, standardize procedures, and manage changes across an organization.
• Evaluate effectiveness of administrative procedures and their contribution to organizational goals and objectives and make recommendations as necessary.
• Run routine reports and analyze data as required.

Starting at $64,957 Per Year (GS 9-11)

This is a non-bargaining unit position. The initial application review cut-off for this job announcement is 50 applications. The first 50 applications received will be considered first. Applications received after the initial cut-off number (50 applications) may not receive consideration unless otherwise requested by management. If management requests additional certificates, applicants will continue to be reviewed in groups of 50 in the order they applied.

Starting at $84,546 Per Year (GS 13)

Applications received up to 11:59p.m. EST on the date in which 100 minimally qualified applications is reached will receive first consideration. Applications received after 11:59p.m. EST on the date in which 100 minimally qualified applications are received may not receive consideration unless otherwise requested by management. Additional applications will be reviewed in one day increments at management request.

The duties of the Social Science Program Specialist - Silent Monitor includes, but is not limited to:

• Silent call monitoring of individual VCL Responders and Social Services Assistants (SSA) and VCL Peer Support Outreach Center staff
• Applying crisis risk assessment skills to ensure VCL Responders are providing emergency crisis intervention
• Monitoring interactions to ensure consultation, collaboration and expedited connection s to treatment programs, resources and emergency services occur
• Providing one-on-one coaching and feedback to staff
• Communicating to the supervisor suspected need for additional and/or remedial training
• Providing feedback to staff for educational
• Monitors interactions to ensure consultation, collaboration and expedited connections to treatment programs, resources and emgergency services occur.
• Listent attentively and reviews VCL Responders actions ensuring accurate information is provided and concerns were appropriately addressed.

Work Schedule: The Veterans Crisis Line is a 24/7/365 call center. This position has a varied work schedule to include evenings, night shifts, and weekends. Tour will be determined after final selection.
Remote: This is a remote position.Selectees will work 100% of the time in a non-VA-owned space outside of the local commuting area of a parent station. The employee's workspace must be suitable for conducting business and as such, remote employees are expected to provide a secure, distraction-free home-based worksite with reliable high speed internet connectivity.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Social Science Program Specialist/PD08421A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

This position is covered by (AFGE) bargaining unit. Per the Master Agreement, the Area of Consideration will be:
1st Area of Consideration: Current permanent Facility (including satellites) employees
2nd Area of Consideration: Current permanent VA employees

Starting at $69,107 Per Year (GS 11)

This is a bargaining unit position.

Areas of Consideration for Remote Positions:
1st - The Administration or VA Staff office posting the vacancy. 2nd - Any other internal candidates of the Department of Veterans Affairs. 3rd - All other Status eligibles.

Starting at $71,099 Per Year (GS 12)

Major duties include but not limited to:

• Contacts eligible participants for enrollment and explain the health coaching process.
• Provides health coaching for Veterans in order to reduce or eliminate high-risk behaviors while increasing healthy ones.
• Conducts interventions for Veterans using one-on-one, couple, or group modalities in outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Conducts/facilitates Whole Health Education Groups; participate in MOVE, smoking cessation, diabetes management, hypertension clinics, mental health, and other inpatient and outpatient groups as appropriate.
• Provides follow-up care through telephone clinics or secure messaging between face-to-face appointments.
• Actively guides Veterans in the exploration of core elements of personal health planning through individual and group based programs.
• Encourages and assists Veterans with the adoption of habits that are conducive to a higher quality of life and in alignment with the Veteran's goals. Identify habits and behaviors that are harmful to quality of life and related to chronic illness.
• Partner with Veterans behavioral interventions based on current scientific knowledge and research that improve quality of life and reduce risk for chronic disease, or that reverse or slow progression of chronic disease.
• Reviews current health behaviors and develops customized treatment plans with Veterans. These plans include personalized goals, action steps and interventions. Individualize intervention strategies to help the client utilize existing skills and develop new ones to enhance success. Schedule ongoing sessions to assess progress and assist in navigating obstacles or challenges. Guide Veterans to learn about available support tools in the VA and the community that assist in attainment of goals.
• Coordinates care with Veterans' treatment providers, both primary and specialty care, to ensure identified goals are consistent with best practices for treatment and management of chronic illness.
• Utilizes motivational interviewing and health coaching techniques and processes, learned through pre[1]requisite health coach training, to assist members in developing a realistic plan to accomplish their goals.
• Fosters an environment of individual responsibility to maximize each Veteran's ability to adhere to a lifestyle management plan.
• Develops trust with Veterans and incorporates trust principles in day-to-day activities. Works collaboratively within a team setting to provide positive outcomes for participants, peers and overall operations.
• Maintains education and knowledge regarding lifestyle (habits and behaviors) and clinical outcomes, including behaviors that improve Veterans' health and well-being and those related to poor clinical outcomes.
• Coordinates with others on the Veteran's health care team to ensure optimal patient care.
• Provides eligible Veterans and family members with information regarding lifestyle management including weight management, nutrition, exercise/fitness, smoking cessation, stress management, diabetes, pain management, and other appropriate conditions that are in line with the personalized health plan developed between the health care team and the patient, and in coordination with programs providing specific services when applicable, e.g., MOVE! for weight management or smoking cessation classes, if Veteran is enrolled in these programs.
• Uses VISTA, CPRS, Microsoft office software, Intranet and Internet and other applicable software to track and support patient progress. Communicate proactively and effectively with Veterans, peers and supervisors.

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:30- pm
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Social Science Program Coordinator (Whole Health Coach)/PD99581S
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not required
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.

Starting at $48,652 Per Year (GS 7-9)

NSF Program Directors bear the primary responsibility for carrying out the agency's overall mission to support innovative and merit-reviewed activities in basic 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 breadth of interest and receptivity to new ideas, a strong sense of fairness, good judgment, and a high degree of personal integrity.

The responsibilities of the NSF Program Director include, for example, long-range planning and budget development for the Antarctic Glaciology Program, the administration of the merit review process and proposal recommendations, the preparation of press releases, feature articles and material describing advances in the research supported, and coordination and liaison with other programs in NSF, other Federal agencies and organizations. Additional duties and responsibilities include:

PROGRAM PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT

• Maintains a healthy balance of support for all the needs of the research and education enterprise through program, division, directorate, Foundation, or interagency activities.
• Manages program resources to provide optimal appropriate scientific judgment to insure integrity and consistency in the grant/declination process without conflict of interests, and with balance among appropriate sub-fields and institutions, and participation of all qualified scientists.
• Incorporates cross-directorate responsibilities into program administration.
• Manages an effective, timely merit review process, with attention to increasing the size and quality of the reviewer pools and insuring participation by women, minorities and disabled scientists.
• Provides scientific expertise, evaluation and advice for other programs in NSF, including international programs, and other research programs, and cross-directorate programs.
• Advises and assists in the development of short-and-long range plans, establishing goals and objectives for support of research programs.
• Plans the budget for the program/programs considering past, present and future fiscal years, allocates resources within the budget by distributing scarce resources among major competitive programs, and manages post-award evaluation.
• Controls waste, fraud and abuse

REPRESENTATION, COMMUNICATION AND LEADERSHIP

• Represents the Program, Division and the Foundation within the scientific community, with other NSF Divisions, with other appropriate agencies and organizations, and with the public, accurately reflecting NSF policy and positions.
• Creates and maintains linkages to other NSF units and other Federal agencies in pursuit of the overall NSF mission.
• Participates in staff, panel, committee and other meetings, providing input relevant to program area and/or Division.
• Pursues affirmative action and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) goals.
• Pursues and/or is responsive to assignment on special projects and temporary function teams across the Foundation to solve problems, improve staff communication, and effect coordination for special programs,
• Contributes ideas and effort to improving the quality of policies and NSF's performance of the overall mission.
• Develops policies and plans for strengthening support of research and education programs.
• Provides information to the community on how NSF is pursuing its mission and gathers data and impressions from the community on the effectiveness of NSF's performance of its mission.
• Prepares and disseminates a variety of informational documents which may include data on progress being made toward NSF goals, trends and opportunities, and budget plans.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Establishes contacts and maintains active involvement in Program and related areas through participation in professional activities.
• Maintains familiarity with salient current research developments.

Starting at $160,889 Per Year (AD 4)

As a Lead Human Resources Specialist (Work/Life), you will perform the following duties:

• Lead the Work/Life Team by identifying, distributing, and balancing workload and tasks among employees in accordance with established workflow, skill level and/or occupational specialization.
• Report to the Branch Chief periodically on team and individual work accomplishments, problems, progress in mastering tasks and work processes, and individual and team training needs.
• Serve as the agency's senior consultant on work/life programs administration. Develops and/or reviews policies and procedures to ensure consistency in their application and recommends modifications.
• Develop and implements plans designed to enhance relationships and to increase effectiveness in communicating information about the work/life programs portfolio.
• Analyze and solve particularly complex and sensitive problems and issues, such as those involving apparently conflicting laws, agency policy, the Collective Bargaining Agreement, or other requirements.
• Provide oversight and the critical coordination necessary to run effective, broad, and equitable work/life programs. Serve as a direct contact with senior management officials to apprise them of progress and to receive guidance and suggestions on ways to improve and strengthen the agency's work/life programs.
• Serve as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for assigned work/life services contracts. Writes the technical documents for the contract, to include statement of work and/or performance work statement, quality assurance surveillance plan.

Starting at $132,368 Per Year (GS 14)

As the Regional Science Coordinator within the Rocky Mountain Region, some of your specific duties will include:

• Represents the Regional Director and provides leadership on topics related to scientific expertise and quality management.
• Serves as liaison between the Regional Office, Rocky Mountain Region Centers, Office of Scientific Quality and Integrity, Mission Areas, and all USGS QMS activities as they relate to quality management and implementation of integrated science within the Rocky Mountain Region.
• Serves as the Rocky Mountain Region expert on all matters pertaining to quality assurance of science, data, and laboratories.
• Operates a government owned/leased vehicle as an incidental driver.

Starting at $116,393 Per Year (GS 14)

The National Intelligence Council (NIC) consists of the most senior and expert intelligence analysts supporting the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) in carrying out responsibilities as the head of the Intelligence Community (IC) and as the principal adviser to the President for intelligence matters related to national security. The NIC produces a variety of all-source, IC coordinated intelligence reports, including its flagship product, the National Intelligence Estimate, which represents the Intelligence Community's most authoritative statement on a key national security issue.

Oversee the IC's production and coordination of strategic analysis, to include the preparation of National Intelligence Estimates, Intelligence Community Assessments, and other NIC products, on issues of importance to United States interests in global science and technology with particular focus on emerging technologies; make effective use of IC resources in analysis of global science and technology issues.

Collaborate with the Science and Technology intelligence leadership across the IC, the Scientific & Technical Intelligence Committee (STIC), and other S&T Community entities (e.g., ODNI/Acquisition and Technology) to promote the NIO/S&T intelligence strategy.

Develop and sustain a professional network with IC analysts, analytic managers, and collection managers on emerging technologies, foreign technology acquisition, and S&T community management and outreach issues.

Brief senior IC members, policymakers, military decision makers, members of Congress, and other major stakeholders as necessary on global science and technology issues.

Review and analyze research and production plans on emerging technologies, technology acquisition, and S&T community management and outreach issues of the Community's analytic components, identify redundancies and gaps, direct strategies to mitigate these gaps, and advise the NIM and NIO S&T on shortfalls in analytic capabilities across the IC.

Establish and foster liaison relationships with academia, the business community, and other non-government subject matter experts to ensure the IC has a comprehensive understanding of emerging technologies.

Build and leverage diverse collaborative networks within the ODNI and across the IC.

Develop and continually expand personal knowledge in area of expertise.

Starting at $112,015 Per Year (GS 13-14)

The National Intelligence Council (NIC) consists of the most senior and expert intelligence analysts supporting the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) in carrying out responsibilities as the head of the Intelligence Community (IC) and as the principal adviser to the President for intelligence matters related to national security. The NIC produces a variety of all-source, IC coordinated intelligence reports, including its flagship product, the National Intelligence Estimate, which represents the Intelligence Community's most authoritative statement on a key national security issue.

Oversee the IC's production and coordination of strategic analysis, to include the preparation of National Intelligence Estimates, Intelligence Community Assessments, and other NIC products, on issues of importance to United States interests in global science and technology with particular focus on emerging technologies; make effective use of IC resources in analysis of global science and technology issues.

Collaborate with the Science and Technology intelligence leadership across the IC, the Scientific & Technical Intelligence Committee (STIC), and other S&T Community entities (e.g. ODNI/Acquisition and Technology) to promote the NIO/S&T intelligence strategy.

Develop and sustain a professional network with IC analysts, analytic managers, and collection managers on emerging technologies, foreign technology acquisition, and S&T community management and outreach issues.

Brief senior IC members, policymakers, military decision makers, members of Congress, and other major stakeholders as necessary on global science and technology issues.

Review and analyze research and production plans on emerging technologies, technology acquisition, and S&T community management and outreach issues of the Community's analytic components, identify redundancies and gaps, direct strategies to mitigate these gaps, and advise the NIM and NIO S&T on shortfalls in analytic capabilities across the IC.

Establish and foster liaison relationships with academia, the business community, and other non-government subject matter experts to ensure the IC has a comprehensive understanding of emerging technologies.

Build and leverage diverse collaborative networks within the ODNI and across the IC.

Develop and continually expand personal knowledge in area of expertise.

Starting at $112,015 Per Year (GS 13-14)