SUPERVISORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST (CHIEF OF STAFF)

Duties: Work closely with the Director and senior NIAID scientific and management officials to participate in setting, executing, and accomplishing NIAID priorities. Monitor execution of Director priorities and ensure leadership decisions are implemented in a timely manner that is consistent with Institute and Agency strategic plans, goals, and objectives in support of the NIAID mission. Undertake highly complex and sensitive activities on behalf of the Director involving issues that have major implications for NIAID or NIH programs and mission responsibilities. Direct the preparation of broad-ranging policy documents and materials to provide the Director and other senior NIAID staff with a critical analysis and deeper understanding of scientific and programmatic factors. Manage the Director’s relationships and networks, including interfacing with senior NIH and departmental officials, Congressional staff, directors, and executive-level external and cross-agency committees. Who Can Apply Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations. Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista Individuals who have served at least 2 years with the Peace Corps or 1 year with AmeriCorps VISTA. Family of overseas employees Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is, or was, working overseas. Military spouses Military spouses relocating under PCS orders, or whose spouse is 100% disabled or died while on active duty. Land & base management Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency. Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee. Current or former competitive service federal employees. Individuals with disabilities Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A. Institute or Center NIAID (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases) Institute or Center NIAID (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)