SUPERVISORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST (CHIEF OF STAFF)

This position is located in the Immediate Office of the Director (OD), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National Institutes of Health (NIH), U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

Work closely with the Director and senior NIAID scientific and management officials to participate in setting, executing, and accomplishing NIAID priorities.

Monitor execution of Director priorities and ensure leadership decisions are implemented in a timely manner that is consistent with Institute and Agency strategic plans, goals, and objectives in support of the NIAID mission.

Undertake highly complex and sensitive activities on behalf of the Director involving issues that have major implications for NIAID or NIH programs and mission responsibilities.

Direct the preparation of broad-ranging policy documents and materials to provide the Director and other senior NIAID staff with a critical analysis and deeper understanding of scientific and programmatic factors.

Manage the Director’s relationships and networks, including interfacing with senior NIH and departmental officials, Congressional staff, directors, and executive-level external and cross-agency committees.