Division Director

DIVISION DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF INFORMATION AND INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS

National Science Foundation, Alexandria, VA

NSF's Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) is seeking a candidate for its Division Director, Division of Information and Intelligent Systems (IIS). IIS is responsible for programs with a total annual budget of approximately $200 million. IIS studies the inter-related roles of people, computers, and information. IIS administers research and education activities that 1) develop new knowledge about the role of people in the design and use of information technology; 2) increase our capability to create, manage, and understand data and information in circumstances ranging from personal computers to globally-distributed systems; and 3) advance our understanding of how computational systems can exhibit the hallmark of intelligence. Information about the Division's activities may be found at https://new.nsf.gov/cise/iis.

The incumbent may be assigned under the Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) provisions. Announcement CISE-EXEC-2025-0001, with application procedures, is located at https://www.usajobs.gov/job/824485800. Alternatively, an appointment to a Limited Term Senior Executive Service position may be made on a one-to-three year basis, with a salary range of $198,819 to $216,470. For such an appointment, application procedures are located at https://www.usajobs.gov/job/824486700. Application procedures can also be obtained by contacting the Executive Personnel Staff, 703-292-2142. (Hearing impaired individuals may call TDD 703-292-5090). Applications must be received by March 18, 2025.

NSF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Conditions of Employment
Key Requirements:

Background investigation may be required.
Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt.
Requires an Executive Branch Personnel Public Financial Disclosure OGE-278

Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess an established record of significant achievement in research, administration, and increasing leadership responsibility in academia, industry, or government. Additionally, the Division Director must be experienced and competent in technical, financial, and administrative management. The incumbent must work well with people, be an effective communicator, and be committed to continuously develop the diversity of talents and skills of the team.

In addition, the ideal candidate would possess:

Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) Leading Change. Demonstrated ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Includes the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.
Leading People. Demonstrated ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Includes the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
Results-Driven Leadership. Demonstrated ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Includes the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
Business Acumen. Demonstrated ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.
Building Coalitions. Demonstrated ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.
You will be evaluated on the extent and quality of your experience, expertise, education, and research activities relevant to the technical qualifications listed below. Failure to demonstrate you meet the MTQs may result in your application being deemed ineligible.

Mandatory Technical Qualification (MTQs) - The successful candidate must have documented evidence of the technical qualifications listed below in their application package.

Essential
1. Substantial contributions to research and education in computer and information science and engineering, such as publication of research, leadership in research administration, or service to the relevant professional community.

2. Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant academic research and education community, as well as relevant government or industry communities.

Desired
1. Ph.D. Education is strongly preferred at the Ph.D. level, or equivalent professional experience, or a combination of education and equivalent experience, in computer and information science and engineering or a related scientific or engineering field.
Education
Please refer to the Qualifications section.

Additional information
The position recruited under this announcement will be filled under the following appointment option:

Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) Assignment: Individuals eligible for an IPA assignment with a Federal agency include employees of State and local government agencies or institutions of higher education, Indian tribal governments, and other eligible organizations in instances where such assignments would be of mutual benefit to the organizations involved. Initial assignments under IPA provisions may be made for a period up to two years, with a possible extension for up to an additional two-year period. The individual remains an employee of the home institution and NSF provides the negotiated funding toward the assignee's salary and benefits. Initial IPA assignments are made for a one-year period and may be extended by mutual agreement.

Salary: The salary noted above is based on the rate of pay for Federal Division Directors. The IPA assignment salary is based on the current salary at the IPA's home institution.

This is a rotator position.

NSF offers a chance for scientists, engineers, and educators to join us as temporary detailees - called rotators. As a rotator, you will be in a prime position to collaborate with others and increase your visibility as you survey the entire breadth of U.S. and international science, engineering, and education in real time. In addition, as a temporary detailee, you can retain your ties to your current institution and return to it with new insights and experience for your team.
Learn more about rotator programs at NSF

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 and including removal from Federal Service or termination of an IPA assignment and referral to the Office of Inspector General. Foreign Talent Definitions

Applications will be accepted from U.S. Citizens. Recent changes in Federal Appropriations Law require Non-Citizens to 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 eligible. Non-Citizens are not eligible for positions requiring a security clearance.

Only applications submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.

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