Hello Again, The response to this IPA opportunity has been, shall we say, less than overwhelming. If you're at all interested, I encourage you to apply! Stephen Mahaney (703-306-1900 or xxxxxx@nsf.gov) is happy to answer any questions you might have, as am I. Best, Craig > -----Original Message----- > From: Reynolds, Craig A > Sent: Wednesday, March 29, 2000 11:51 AM > To: 'xxxxxx@HRINET.ORG' > Subject: IPA Opportunity at NSF > > Hello All, > > This is just a note to let you know that there is an IPA opportunity open > to qualified research administrators (amongst others) in NSF's Office of > the Assistant Director for Computer and Information Science and > Engineering. Speaking as the outgoing rotator who is headed back to > research administration, I can tell you this is a great opportunity for > anyone with an interest in science policy and decision making processes at > the federal level. Not mention that DC is a great place to spend a year > or two. Please note that in addition to strong research skills, > applicants must be able to write extremely well. > > The full text of the announcement is included below and can be found on > the web at http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2000/vex0046ipa/vex0046ipa.txt . > > Cheers, > > Craig > > --- > Craig Reynolds / Information Assistant / CISE Directorate / > National Science Foundation / 4201 Wilson Blvd., Rm. 1105 / > Arlington, VA 22230 / Tel.: (703) 306-1900 / FAX: (703) 306-0577 > > > %----------------------- cut here -------------------------------- > > Title: Research Associate, AD-801 or 1550-2 (IPA) (Open Until Filled) > Date: March 28, 2000 > > National Science Foundation > Intergovernmental Personnel Act Vacancy > > DIRECTORATE FOR COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING > ARLINGTON, VA 22230 > > ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER EX 00-46 IPA OPEN: 03/30/00 CLOSE: Until > Filled > > INTERGOVERNMENTAL PERSONNEL ACT (IPA) ASSIGNMENT > > The National Science Foundation, Directorate for Computer and Information > Science and Engineering (CISE), is seeking qualified candidates for a > Research Associate position. NSF is inviting individuals who are > interested in an Intergovernmental Personnel Act assignment to submit an > application. A statement of duties of the position and a list of > qualification requirements are included on the reverse side of this > announcement. Salary range from $42,724 to $79,155 per year. > > Initial assignments under the IPA mechanism may be made for a period of up > to two years. Individuals eligible for an IPA assignment include > employees of State and local government agencies, institutions of higher > education, Indian tribal governments, federally funded research and > development centers and qualified non-profit organizations involved in > public management in instances where such assignments would be of mutual > benefit to the organizations involved. The individual remains an employee > of the home institution and cost-sharing arrangements are generally > negotiated between NSF and the home institution. Individuals interested > in an IPA assignment should submit a curriculum vita or resume, > publications list, and a letter referencing qualifications. In addition > you are asked to complete and submit the attached Applicant Survey form. > Submission of this form is voluntary and will not affect your application > for employment. The information is used for statistical purposes only. > Submit all application material to the following address: > > National Science Foundation > ATTN: EX 00-46-IPA > Staffing and Classification Branch > Division of Human Resource Management > Room 315 > 4201 Wilson Boulevard > Arlington, VA 22230 > > This announcement may close 14 days from opening date without notice. > > Telephone inquiries may be directed to Nina Beard on 703-306-1185, > extension 3026. Hearing impaired individuals may call TDD 703-306-0189. > Announcements may be accessed electronically on the World Wide Web at: > http://www.nsf.gov/oirm. > > STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The incumbent serves as a Research Associate for the > Office of the Assistant Director, Directorate for Computer and Information > Science and Engineering (CISE). The major responsibility of the Research > Associate is to provide research assistance to the Assistant Director, > CISE. This includes: > > Developing factual information about various areas of research > interests; information on research normally supported by NSF, other > Federal agencies, CISE, the academic community and industry. > Developing, as requested by the Assistant Director, information on where > research and education activities germane to the directorate are being > done and supported. > Preparing background papers on science policy issues; identifying > trends, analyses, and issues meriting attention; and conducting reviews of > relevant publications. > Reading professional journals and reviews to maintain currency in > relevant data resources. > Generating relevant scientific and/or administrative data that can be > used in analytical and interpretative reports and guides. > Analyzing and summarizing special statistical tabulations and related > materials for internal CISE use. > Monitoring progress on activities of interest to the Assistant Director. > Participating in special projects to facilitate coordination. > Serving as personal assistant to the Assistant Director, particularly in > the area of public relations and technical information. > > QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Applicants must have a Ph.D. in an appropriate > field of computer and information science and engineering or a related > field in science or engineering, or other field related to science policy > and planning; or a masters degree in an appropriate field as above, plus > two or more years of successful research, research administration, and/or > managerial experience pertinent to the position; or equivalent experience. > > Applicants are encouraged to submit a writing sample. > > For technical information, call Stephen Mahaney on (703) 306-1900 or > e-mail: xxxxxx@nsf.gov. > > NSF IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO EMPLOYING A HIGHLY > QUALIFIED STAFF THAT REFLECTS THE DIVERSITY OF OUR NATION. > > NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION APPLICANT SURVEY > > Vacancy Ann. #: __________ > > Position Status (temporary/permanent): _______________ > > Position Title/Series/Grade: ______________ > > INSTRUCTIONS > > Your completion of this form will be appreciated. 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