Deputy Division Director, Division of Earth Sciences (IPA)

The successful candidate will possess an established record of significant achievement in research, administration, and increasing leadership responsibility in academe, industry or government. Additionally, the Deputy Division Director must be experienced and competent in technical, financial and administrative management. The incumbent must work well with people, be an effective communicator, and be committed to continuously develop the diversity of talents and skills of the team. In addition, the ideal candidate would possess: Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) Leading Change. Demonstrated ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Includes the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. Leading People. Demonstrated ability to lead people toward meeting the organization’s vision, mission, and goals. Includes the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. Results-Driven Leadership. Demonstrated ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Includes the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Business Acumen. Demonstrated ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. Building Coalitions. Demonstrated ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. You will be evaluated on the extent and quality of your experience, expertise, education, and research activities relevant to the technical qualifications listed below. Failure to demonstrate you meet the MTQs may result in your application being deemed ineligible Mandatory Technical Qualification (MTQs) – The successful candidate must have documented evidence of the technical qualifications listed below in their application package. Essential Substantial research contributions and service to the earth sciences community as evidenced by publications, innovative leadership in research administration, broadening participation, and professional leadership and awards. Skill in balancing complex and diverse program demands and available resources in response to major advances or changing needs of science and engineering research and technology. Broad understanding of universities and other institutions where research and education in science and engineering is conducted, including knowledge of grant administration and fiscal management in earth sciences research support. Desired Education, strongly preferred at the Ph.D. level, or equivalent professional experience, or a combination of education and equivalent experience, in earth sciences or a closely related field (e.g. chemical and physical earth sciences, surficial earth processes, earth systems and modeling, or other related fields).
This position is for the Deputy Division Director for the Division of Earth Sciences (EAR) in the Directorate for Geosciences (GEO). For more information about GEO, please visit: Our Directorates and Offices – About NSF | NSF – National Science Foundation For more information about EAR, please visit: Division of Earth Sciences (EAR) | NSF – National Science Foundation