TITLE: Division Administrator, IS-301, Grades 13 and 14, $87,548 to $134,497/yr
TYPE OF POSITION: Federal Career -Conditional
DIVISION: - Optical and Infrared Astronomy Division
LOCATION: Cambridge, Massachusetts
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Applications will be accepted from US Citizens, from current and former competitive service Federal employees, and people eligible under special hiring authorities. Non-status candidates and preference eligible veterans will be considered under external procedures. Status candidates will be considered under internal procedures. Two applications must be filed by status candidates and eligible veterans if consideration is desired for both external and internal procedures.

DUTIES: The Division Administrator will manage all administrative and financial aspects of the Division's broad program of research funded through the Smithsonian and Harvard College Observatory. The incumbent is responsible for developing, coordinating and maintaining a comprehensive system of administrative and financial staff services, including contract administration, accounting/budgeting, management and program analysis, evaluation of programs, proposal preparation, procurement, and personnel administration. The incumbent's responsibility includes programs funded from various sources. Some of these programs are highly technical in nature, and require a deep understanding of the process of scientific research and the research goals of the OIR Division and the Center for Astrophysics. The Division Administrator is expected to create an atmosphere in which scientific research can thrive by understanding the needs of the scientific staff and working cooperatively with this staff.

QUALIFICATIONS : GS-13: To qualify, you must have one year of specialized experience (Federal or other) that is equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal government performing the following duties: developing, coordinating and maintaining a comprehensive system of administrative and financial staff services, including contract administration, accounting/budgeting, management and program analysis, evaluation of programs, proposal preparation, procurement, and personnel administration. GS-14: To qualify, you must have one year of specialized experience (Federal or other) that is equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal government performing the following duties: applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques in order to plan, analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of operating programs; establishing program objectives, schedules, and budgets, evaluation of programs, and establishment of program priorities; conducting detailed analyses of complex work processes of broad administrative or technical programs; and recommending improvements in the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: We will only accept applications on line for this position. For a copy of the complete vacancy announcement and how to apply, visit: USAJOBS.

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