TITLE: Dear Colleague Letter: Employment Opportunity for Program Director in the Division of Information & Intelligent Systems (IIS) (iis13001) DATE: 6/21/2013 IIS 13-001 Dear Colleague Letter: Employment Opportunity for Program Director in the Division of Information & Intelligent Systems (IIS) DATE: June 21, 2013 The Division of Information & Intelligent Systems (IIS), within the Directorate of Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) announces a nationwide search to fill multiple Program Director positions in the areas of the Information Integration and Informatics (III) core program and the multi-agency Big Data program. The National Science Foundation (NSF) Program Directors are in charge of specific research areas. They solicit, receive and review research and education proposals, make funding recommendations and administer awards. They are also responsible for expansion and evolution of the program, interaction with other Federal agencies, forming and guiding interagency collaborations, and for service to Foundation-wide activities. Formal consideration of interested applications will begin July 10, 2013 and will continue until a selection is made. NSF Program Directors bear the primary responsibility for carrying out the Foundation's overall mission to support innovative and merit-evaluated activities in fundamental research and education that contribute to the nation's technological strength, security and welfare. The positions require outstanding knowledge of the research topics and communities, a commitment to high standards of ethical conduct, a considerable breadth of interest, receptivity to new ideas, a strong sense of fairness, good judgment, and a high degree of personal integrity. Persons wishing to apply for this position are referred to the Divisional web page, [1]http://www.nsf.gov/div/index.jsp?org=IIS, for a description of the Big Data and III programs. These persons are also encouraged to contact current Program Directors, who are identified on the program web pages, for more information. Qualification requirements for the position are a Ph.D. or equivalent professional experience in the relevant discipline in science or engineering, plus six or more years of successful research, research administration, and/or managerial experience in academe, industry, or government. The position requires effective oral and written communication skills, and familiarity with NSF programs and activities is highly desirable. The incumbent is expected to function effectively both as an individual within the specific NSF program and as a member of crosscutting and interactive team. The incumbent must also demonstrate a capability to work across government agencies to promote NSF activities and to leverage program funds through interagency collaborations. The position may be filled under one of the following appointment alternatives: Intergovernmental Personnel Assignment (IPA) Act: 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. Visiting Scientist Appointment: Appointment to this position will be made under the Excepted Authority of the NSF Act. Visiting Scientists are on non-paid leave status from their home institution and placed on the NSF payroll. NSF withholds Social Security taxes and pays the home institution's contributions to maintain retirement and fringe benefits (i.e., health benefits and life insurance), either directly to the home institution or to the carrier. Appointments are usually made for a one-year period and may be extended for an additional year by mutual agreement. Temporary Excepted Service Appointment: Appointment to this position will be made under the Excepted Authority of the NSF Act. Candidates who do not have civil service or reinstatement eligibility will not obtain civil service status if selected. Candidates currently in the competitive service will be required to waive competitive civil service rights if selected. Usual civil service benefits (retirement, health benefits, and life insurance) are applicable for appointments of more than one year. Temporary appointments may not exceed three years. Applications will be accepted from US Citizens. Due to a recent change in Federal Appropriations Law, only [2]Non-Citizens who are permanent US residents and actively seeking citizenship can be considered for Federal appointments (i.e., Visiting Scientists, Engineers and Educators (VSEE) program, Temporary Excepted Service). Therefore, you are required to provide documentation that confirms you are actively seeking citizenship at the time you submit your application. Non-citizens who do not provide documentation will be considered only for the IPA program. For additional information on NSF's rotational programs, please see About Rotator Positions on the NSF website at [3]http://www.nsf.gov/about/career_opps/rotators/index.jsp. Applications of interest should be submitted electronically and need to include contact information, a current CV, a letter briefly describing the candidate's background and suitability to the desired position, availability timeframe, and references. Please make electronic submissions to [4]hwactlar@nsf.gov. Howard Wactlar Division of Information & Intelligent Systems Directorate for Computing & Information Science & Engineering National Science Foundation Arlington, VA 22230 703-292-7892 NSF IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO EMPLOYING A HIGHLY QUALIFIED STAFF THAT REFLECTS THE DIVERSITY OF OUR NATION References 1. http://www.nsf.gov/div/index.jsp?org=IIS 2. http://www.usajobs.gov/ResourceCenter/Index/Interactive/NonCitizensEmployment#icc 3. http://www.nsf.gov/about/career_opps/rotators/index.jsp 4. mailto:hwactlar@nsf.gov