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Program Director (Interdisciplinary)

National Science Foundation · Posted 12 days ago

Hybrid Alexandria, VA $169K – $202K Apply by Jul 6, 2026 Social Science ENFJINFJINFPINTJ
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About the Role

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is seeking qualified candidates for Program Director positions. These positions may be established within any Directorate/Office. Please visit www.nsf.gov for more information about the Foundation.

What You'll Do

  • The core strategies NSF staff employ include developing intellectual capital, strengthening the physical infrastructure, integrating research and education, and promoting partnerships.
  • MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Lead the proposal evaluation process to guarantee review integrity, developing funding recommendations based on scientific merit, agency policy, and program priorities.
  • Manage assigned program portfolios by overseeing active awards, ensuring full compliance, and monitoring emerging scientific trends to make programmatic adjustments.
  • Shape long-range program priorities and strategic initiatives through cross-functional and cross-directorate collaborations to advance agency-wide goals.
  • Represent the agency to external academic, scientific, and research communities while building strategic partnerships with government, industry, and non-profit entities.
  • Provide informal leadership, technical guidance, and professional mentorship to various levels of STEM assistants, analysts, associate program directors, and support staff.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • U.S. citizen or meets the eligibility requirements with signed affidavit.
  • Selectee will be required to have a background investigation prior to onboarding.
  • Selectee may be required to serve a 2-year trial period.
  • All online applicants must provide a valid email address.
  • If your email address is inaccurate or your mailbox is full/blocked, you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
  • It is NSF policy that personnel employed at, or Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) individuals detailed to, NSF are not permitted to participate in foreign 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.
  • NSF has determined that all of its positions are eligible for telework.
  • Work suitable for telework depends on job duties; therefore, employees must receive approval from their supervisor for telework and have a telework agreement in place.
  • Entering into a telework agreement is voluntary.
  • You must meet eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
  • Please refer to the Qualifications section.
  • If your degree was obtained from a foreign institution, you MUST submit the certification from the Association for International Credential Evaluation Professionals, or certification equivalency.

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