The NIH is seeking exceptional candidates for the following position: Associate Director for Management, NIAID See "Duties" section for a list of the major responsibilities. As part of the SES, you will be among a group of highly skilled executives, contributing to one of the most important missions in the Federal government: to enhance health, lengthen life, and reduce illness and disability. This is a career Federal position in the Senior Executive Service (SES).
Listed below are areas that an NIH Associate Director for Management (Executive Officer) may oversee: Serves as principal advisor to the Institute/Center (IC) Director and senior staff on all phases of business management involved in operating the IC. Executes business management policies of the IC, with full authority, and commits the resources of the Institute to management activities.
Directs and supervises the financial management, workforce planning and human resources management, management analysis, information technology management, general administrative management, procurement, and contracting. Develops and formulates new programs and evaluates existing programs with particular emphasis on efficient utilization of resources to assure the greatest probability of success while minimizing risk.
Serves as the IC's focal point for the coordination, preparation, and analysis of a wide variety of administrative reports and other documents associated with NIH, HHS, and other Federal agencies.
Oversees the IC's annual budget and monitors the budget process to ensure the timely, appropriate, and efficient expenditure of funds against the annual allotment; anticipates changes in funding levels; prepares proposals and justifies current and increased expenditures; and alerts the IC Director and senior managers when significant changes in funding will impact the mission.
Establishes major administrative policies and procedures for the management and conduct of IC programs.
We offer a workplace that is respectful and fair. Our comprehensive benefits are very generous - helping you to reach your personal goals by supporting your professional growth, health, well-being, and your family needs.
Our benefits package includes: Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards; Eleven paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and Senior Executive Service appointees receive 8 hours of annual leave per pay period; Access to comprehensive health, vision, dental, life, and long-term care insurance programs that may be continued after you retire; A wide choice of health insurance plans coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods.
We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums; A three-part retirement program which includes a life-time annuity, a 401(k)-type plan with employer-matching contributions, and a Social Security benefit; Flexible spending accounts for health care and for dependent care, employee assistance programs, flexible work schedules, telework, public transportation subsidies, and tuition assistance.
The following link will navigate you to the Federal government's generous benefit packages such as annual, sick and holiday leave, health insurance, and a Thrift Savings Plan with matching contributions. OPM's website for Employee Benefits.
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This position is with National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services.
The posted pay range is $151661 – $228000/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-30.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
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