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Deputy Directorate Head for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships

National Science Foundation · Posted 4 days ago

Hybrid Alexandria, VA $199K – $225K Apply by Sep 25, 2026 Program Management ENTJESTJINTJISTJ
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About the Role

This position is for the Deputy Directorate Head in the Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP) at the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). For more information about TIP, please click here.

What You'll Do

  • The Deputy Directorate Head is responsible for directing and supervising the overall structure and effectiveness of the Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP), in accordance with the NSF Strategic Plan and Agency priorities.
  • The incumbent is responsible for administering programs and activities supporting research, innovation, and workforce development in TIP.
  • This responsibility includes support for testbeds; interdisciplinary research centers; large, coordinated field projects; and support for individual investigators and research groups.
  • The incumbent may supervise professional, technical, and administrative personnel.
  • The incumbent reports to the TIP Directorate Head and fully participates with the NSF Assistant Director for TIP, TIP Directorate Head, and other senior organizational leadership in the management of their assigned technical activities.
  • The incumbent works collaboratively with the Assistant Director, Directorate Head, and the Chief of Business Operations.
  • This position provides executive level leadership and direction for their specific assigned organizational units.
  • The incumbent provides management and direction to unit activities.
  • The incumbent may serve as Acting Assistant Director and/or Directorate Head in the Assistant Director's and/or Directorate Head's absence, respectively.

Requirements

  • Must be a U.S.
  • Citizen or National.
  • Subject to a 1-year SES probationary period (unless already completed).
  • Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
  • If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
  • May be subject to pre-employment and random drug tests.
  • Must file a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
  • You may be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty.
  • Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  • There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations.
  • Please read and retain these documents: Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights, for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back.
  • FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation).
  • SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information).
  • Please refer to the Qualifications section.

Personality Fit

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Job ID: 91513444-9c0f-4017-bbbc-3fc2650355de

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