Senior Advisor for Oversight, GS-0501-15 MP - Alexandria, United States - National Science Foundation

Description

Summary

The Senior Advisor for Oversight is an integral member of the DIAS Front Office and DIAS Senior Management, and reports directly to the Deputy Division Director, DIAS (DDD/DIAS), serving as an expert resource across the full range of oversight activities.

This announcement will close on 03/22/2024 or once 100 applications are received, whichever occurs first.

Duties

As a Senior Advisor for Oversight , you will perform the following duties:

Provides expert advice and guidance to DIAS Senior Management across the full portfolio of oversight functions - pre- to post-award - to ensure alignment with relevant federal cost principles, as well as applicable federal and NSF regulations, policies and procedures.

On behalf of NSF, develops effective working relationships with officials of educational, non-profit, commercial, and other government organizations with which NSF does business so as to be able to deal effectively with topics of mutual interest.

Performs special projects - directed and self-initiated related to accountability and oversight of NSF investments. Develops data and related metrics, applying appropriate analytic techniques. Analyses are intended to identify best practices and/or recommend solutions to DIAS leadership in areas for which there are no established solutions. Takes initiative to DIAS Senior Management to issues which require attention or changes in operational practices.

Serves as senior subject matter expert spanning the full portfolio of oversight functions, advising DIAS Senior Management and cost analysts on complex and politically sensitive issues.

In collaboration with DIAS Branch Chiefs, leads eff orts to strengthen integration of pre- and post award oversight functions, as well as integration of these functions with DIAS policy and business system functions.

Works with the DIAS Office Heads for Policy and Systems to ensure alignment with applicable federal and NSF regulations and policies as well as with system requirements and procedures.

Actively participates in working groups and task forces, providing timely, complete, and quality input; assesses and effectively communicates potential impact of proposed outcomes to affected NSF stakeholders.