Summary This position is for the Division Director for the Division of Engineering Education and Centers in the Directorate for Engineering. For more information about the Directorate for Engineering: About the Directorate for Engineering (ENG) (nsf.gov). For more information about the Division of Engineering Education and Centers: Division of Engineering Education and Centers (EEC) | NSF - National Science Foundation. Responsibilities The Division of Engineering Education and Centers (EEC) invests in the creation of 21st century engineers and the discovery of new technologies through transformational center-based research, research in engineering education and broadening participation, and research opportunities for students and teachers. As such EEC supports convergence research across all engineering disciplines organized in four clusters. These are: Centers and Networks that engage and stimulate visionary, large-scale, multidisciplinary engineering convergent research, education, and technology translation to solve engineering grand challenges and launch new industries, anchored on an effective team-approach; Engineering Education encourages educational research to create and support an innovative and inclusive technical workforce for the future; Broadening Participation in Engineering enhances the inclusion and participation in engineering by addressing structural inequalities and biases within educational and workforce systems; and Engineering Workforce Development supports pilot initiatives and provides meaningful research experiences that provide insights into engineering and computer science concepts, innovations, and careers. As the Division Director for EEC, the incumbent will serve as a member of the Directorate for Engineering Senior Management team. Responsibilities include: managerial and oversight responsibilities for the effective use of division staff and resources in meeting organizational goals and objectives. This includes directing the activities of the Division, assessing the needs and trends in innovation partnership, engineering research and education, developing breakthrough opportunities, implementing overall strategic planning, and policy setting; supervising and providing leadership and guidance to senior EEC staff (Deputy Division Director), program officers, administrative and support personnel; determining funding requirements, preparing and justifying the budget, balancing program needs, allocating resources, overseeing the evaluation of proposals and recommendations for awards and declinations, and representing NSF to relevant external groups; and, fostering partnerships with other Divisions, Directorates, Federal agencies, scientific and educational organizations, and the academic community to advance the mission and vision of NSF Requirements Conditions of Employment Key Requirements: Background investigation may be required. Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt. Requires an Executive Branch Personnel Public Financial Disclosure OGE-278 Qualifications The successful candidate will possess an established record of significant achievement in research, administration, and increasing leadership responsibility in academe, industry or government. Additionally, the Division Director must be experienced and competent in technical, financial and administrative management. The incumbent must work well with people, be an effective communicator, and be committed to continuously develop the diversity of talents and skills of the team. In addition, the ideal candidate would possess: Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) Leading Change. Demonstrated ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Includes the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. Leading People. Demonstrated ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Includes the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. Results-Driven Leadership. Demonstrated ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Includes the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Business Acumen. Demonstrated ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. Building Coalitions. Demonstrated ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. Mandatory Technical Qualification (MTQs) Essential 1. Substantial research contributions and strong evidence of scholarship in engineering, engineering education, or a closely related field. Broad knowledge of diverse fields of science and their interdisciplinary impact on engineering. 2. Demonstrated innovative leadership in research administration and experience in engineering education and/or broadening participation in engineering. 3. Broad understanding of universities and other institutions where engineering research and education is conducted. Knowledge of grant and contract administration, fiscal management, and budget preparation with experience in engineering research support. Desired 1. Ph.D. preferred or equivalent professional experience or a combination of education and equivalent experience in the area of engineering, engineering education or a closely related field. Education Please refer to the Qualifications section. Additional Information The position recruited under this announcement will be filled under the following appointment option: Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) Assignment: Individuals eligible for an IPA assignment with a Federal agency include employees of State and local government agencies or institutions of higher education, Indian tribal governments, and other eligible organizations in instances where such assignments would be of mutual benefit to the organizations involved. Initial assignments under IPA provisions may be made for a period up to two years, with a possible extension for up to an additional two-year period. The individual remains an employee of the home institution and NSF provides the negotiated funding toward the assignee's salary and benefits. Initial IPA assignments are made for a one-year period and may be extended by mutual agreement. Salary: The salary noted above is based on the rate of pay for Federal Division Directors. The IPA assignment salary is based on the current salary at the IPA's home institution. This is a rotator position. NSF offers a chance for scientists, engineers, and educators to join us as temporary detailees - called rotators. As a rotator, you will be in a prime position to collaborate with others and increase your visibility as you survey the entire breadth of U.S. and international science, engineering, and education in real time. In addition, as a temporary detailee, you can retain your ties to your current institution and return to it with new insights and experience for your team. Learn more about rotator programs at NSF It is NSF policy that NSF personnel employed at or IPAs detailed to NSF are not permitted to participate in foreign government talent recruitment programs. Failure to comply with this NSF policy could result in disciplinary action up to and including removal from Federal Service or termination of an IPA assignment and referral to the Office of Inspector General. Foreign Talent Definitions Applications will be accepted from U.S. Citizens. Recent changes in Federal Appropriations Law require Non-Citizens to meet certain eligibility criteria to be considered. Therefore, Non-Citizens must certify eligibility by signing and attaching this Citizenship Affidavit to their application. Non-Citizens who do not provide the affidavit at the time of application will not be considered eligible. Non-Citizens are not eligible for positions requiring a security clearance. Only applications submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered. The selected candidate(s) may be subject to a background investigation.