Chief of Research Security Strategy and Policy

This position is for the Chief of Research Security Strategy and Policy in the Office of the Director at the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). For more information about the Office of the Director and the work of the Office of the Chief Research Security Strategy and Policy, please :
Office of the Director (OD) | NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation

• The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), an independent agency of the Federal Government, is authorized and directed to initiate and support basic scientific research and education programs, strengthen scientific research potential and science education programs, appraise the impact of research upon industrial development and upon the general welfare, award scholarships and graduate fellowships, support cutting-edge research facilities and infrastructure, and foster the interchange of scientific information among scientists in the U.S. and foreign countries.
  
  The Office of the Chief of Research Security Strategy and Policy (OCRSSP) identifies risks to the U.S. research enterprise and develops research security policy and best practices to address and mitigate those risks. The CRSSP leads the office and serves as the Foundation's principal advisor to the Director, Deputy Director, and Chief Science Officer on all aspects of research security.
  
  The CRSSP provides executive leadership and agency-wide strategic direction to protect the integrity and security of NSF-supported research while enabling secure and responsible international scientific collaboration. The incumbent directs the formulation, coordination, and implementation of NSF research security policies applicable to the NSF workforce, awardee institutions, and the broader research community. The CRSSP leads NSF's engagement with other federal agencies, the scientific community, and international counterparts on research security strategy and policy, and represents the Foundation in congressional engagements, interagency policy deliberations, professional meetings, and international forums, including relevant National Science Technology Council and White House research and technology protection activities.
  
  In leading OCRSSP, the incumbent directs the office's personnel, resources, and contractor-supported activities. The CRSSP establishes office priorities, sets performance expectations, and ensures accountability for mission delivery.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your 2-page resume.

Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. A sample 2-page resume that incorporates ECQs and TQs can be viewed on this link (indexed at page 16-17). There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs).

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs):
Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. TQ 1:
Demonstrated expertise in international and domestic aspects of research security, including coordinating with multiple organizations, understanding national…