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Summary The National Science Foundation is seeking qualified candidates for an Interdisciplinary (Supervisory Program Director) position for the Statistics and Methods program (SMP) within the Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SBE), National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES) in Alexandria, VA. For more information on SBE please click here. For more information on NCSES please click here. Responsibilities Major Duties and Responsibilities The Program Director plans, administers, and evaluates the overall program through their own work, staff assignments, and contractual arrangements with the primary objective of providing policy makers with high quality, timely, accurate and relevant data to fulfill the mission of NCSES related to the S&E enterprise. This position provides key leadership in the collection, analysis, and dissemination of data and analysis on the U.S. science and engineering ecosystem, often in a global context. This high-profile leadership position also represents NCSES and NSF widely in the federal government and research community. The position advises on statistical and survey methodological topics and oversees the statistical review and approval of all NCSES products including nationally-representative surveys, administrative data, and congressionally mandated reports. The Program Director will work across NCSES to produce policy-relevant, policy-neutral products that uphold the standards of NCSES's role as a principal statistical agency including accuracy, timeliness, and objectivity. This is a key position in the collection of data and production of products that informs policy formulation and drives societal progress toward strengthening science, technology, and innovation for the nation. Statistics and Methods Program (also called the Statistics, Methods, and Innovation Program) The Program Director is responsible for statistical and methodological consultation for NCSES on a wide variety of projects and surveys. The Program Director carries out the specific tasks and responsibilities of the program both through their own work and through delegation to subordinates. The Program Director is responsible for providing guidance on data and product quality including consultation on all statistical and methodological aspects of surveys, analytical and research projects, database systems, reports, and presentations designed and conducted by NCSES staff. The duties of this position are as follows: Directs and mentors staff's work on statistical, methodological, and research activities in support of the sample design, data collection, processing, and analysis of NCSES surveys and related activities. Ensures all NCSES statistical activities and products adhere to the NCSES Statistical Standards (https://ncses.nsf.gov/126/assets/91/files/statistical-standards-information-products.pdf). Ensures that data concepts, definitions, taxonomies, etc., are consistent across NCSES surveys, analyses, and related activities. Develops and maintains time schedules and project management systems and information for statistical and methodological aspects of surveys and analytical and research projects. Assures that staff develop and maintain appropriate statistical and methodological skills to provide expert consultation to NCSES, NSF, and the broader community. Responsible for monitoring contracts and grants as assigned by the Chief Statistician, Deputy Division Director, and Division Director. Serves as a member of the NCSES leadership team and participates in Division-wide decision formation related to budget, publications systems, special studies, and team activities. Coordination and Representation Coordinates projects with representatives of other agencies and organizations related to statistical and methodological activities. Represents the NCSES Chief Statistician, Deputy Division Director, and Division Director and the Foundation at meetings and conferences. General Administrative, Supervision, and Evaluation Plans, assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of six to ten subordinate professional and technical positions in grades GS-13 to 15/AD 3-4. As supervisor, the incumbent must understand and be sensitive to and support the objectives of the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and the needs and aspirations of each individual employee. Requirements Conditions of Employment This position is outside the competitive civil service. You must meet eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. 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. This is a non-bargaining unit position. The Selected Candidate(s) may be subject to a background investigation. Qualifications Candidates must have a Ph.D. in survey research, statistics, mathematics, social sciences or a related field, plus after award of the Ph.D., six or more years of successful research, research administration, and/or managerial experience pertinent to the position; OR a Master's degree in survey research, statistics, mathematics, social sciences or a related field plus after award of the degree, eight or more years of successful research, research administration, and/or managerial experience pertinent to the position. Education Please refer to the Qualifications section. If your degree was obtained from a foreign institution, please also submit the certification from the Association for International Credential Evaluation Professionals, or certification equivalency. Additional Information Relocation expenses MAY be paid contingent upon the availability of funds. 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 & including removal from Federal Service or termination of an IPA assignment & referral to the Office of Inspector General. Foreign Talent Definitions This announcement is open to All US Citizens who meet citizenship and eligibility requirements. Federal Appropriations Law requires that Non-Citizens 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. This announcement may be used to fill like positions in other organizations within the National Science Foundation. 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.