Program Director (Computer Scientist)
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Summary: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is seeking qualified candidates for a Program Director (Computer Science) position for the Robust Intelligence Program within the Division of Information and Intelligent Systems in Alexandria, VA. For more information on CISE please click here. For more information on IIS please click here.

Responsibilities:

This position would support efforts within the IIS Division's Robust Intelligence cluster. IIS is especially interested in candidates with expertise in one of the key areas of Robust Intelligence; that is, artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics, and/or human language technology.

The responsibilities of the NSF Program Director are constantly evolving. The Program Director for the Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) is guided by the goals of NSF's Strategic Plan:

Enable the United States to uphold a position of world leadership in all aspects of science, mathematics, and engineering.

Promote the discovery, integration, dissemination, and employment of new knowledge in service to society.

Achieve excellence in U.S. science, mathematics, engineering, and technology education at all levels.

The core strategies NSF staff employ include:

• Developing intellectual capital,
• Strengthening the physical infrastructure,
• Integrating research and education, and
• Promoting partnerships.

Responsibilities of the Program Director include, for example:

• Long-range planning and budget development for the areas of science represented by the program or program cluster,
• Administration of the merit review process and proposal recommendations,
• Preparation of press releases, feature articles and material describing advances in the research supported, and
• Coordination and liaison with other programs in NSF, other Federal agencies and organizations.

Qualifications:

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics and Statistics plus after award of the Ph.D., six or more years of successful research, research administration, and/or managerial experience pertinent to the position.

Conditions of Employment:

This position is outside the competitive civil service. You must meet eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. All online applicants must provide a valid email address. If your email address is inaccurate or your mailbox is full/blocked, you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.

This position is in the bargaining unit represented by AFGE Local 3403. The Selected Candidate(s) may be subject to a background investigation.

Education:

Please refer to the Qualifications section. If your degree was obtained from a foreign institution, please also submit the certification from the Association for International Credential Evaluation Professionals, or certification equivalency.

Additional Information:

Relocation expenses MAY be paid contingent upon the availability of funds. 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.

Foreign Talent Definitions:

This announcement is open to All US Citizens who meet citizenship and eligibility requirements. Federal Appropriations Law requires that Non-Citizens 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.

This announcement may be used to fill like positions in other organizations within the National Science Foundation. NSF has determined that all of its positions are eligible for telework. Work suitable for telework depends on job duties; therefore, employees must receive approval from their supervisor for telework and have a telework agreement in place. Entering into a telework agreement is voluntary.

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