Job Posting: Administrative Officer

Summary

If you have experience across a broad range of administrative management functions - including finance and budget, personnel management, procurement, information resource management, contracts, and space and facilities management - this could be the opportunity for you. Join a dynamic organization where your skills and experience will be valued and where you can play a meaningful role in advancing the NIH mission. Consider applying today!!

Duties

At the GS-11 grade level, you will: Provide advice on internal policies and procedures affecting general administrative functions in the areas of human resources, time and attendance, human resources, facilities management, property management, space/logistics, safety and security. Identify the need for new processes, procedures, etc. and incorporate into annual plans. Plan, develop, formulate, prepare, execute, monitor, and/or forecast organizational budgets. Formulate organizational strategies, and communicate annual plans and updates to team members as appropriate. Advise on applicable laws and regulations, policies and procedures. Analyze desired program plans and procedures against alternatives to develop possible approaches to achieving program objectives. Identify problems requiring changes in current practices. Present oral and written information clearly and concisely to senior leadership. At the GS-12 grade level, you will: Advise program managers regarding budgetary concerns such as projected shortfalls or unanticipated financial needs. Provide advice regarding significant deviations from original plan. Perform the full-range of general administration and advisory services and/or functions, performing all that apply: outside activities, time and attendance, relocation requests, human resources services, facilities management, property management, space/logistics, safety/security, and travel. Conduct negotiations with vendors to obtain goods and services. Provide information on Congressional and other outside inquires and reports; and recommend positive course of action. Create and execute strategic and/or operating plans for new fiscal years, which includes the gathering of key information essential to the planning process such as internal information, benchmarking information, and stakeholder input. Interpret policies and procedures in the management of space and facilitates. Manage and monitor the budget, design, construction and modification of existing and/or new space. Responsible for tracking overhead costs associated with assigned space. At the GS-13 grade level, you will: Serve as principal advisor on all administrative management matters associated with programs and operations. Develop and advise on administrative requirements for a complex organization and actively participate in developing and implementing administrative management policies. Define goals to be met on major program issues, recommend a course of action, and implement the alternative policies chosen for various administrative areas of the organization, such as budget and fiscal management, supply, service and equipment procurement, personnel and workforce utilization, contract negotiation, construction and renovation, or space utilization. Plan, develop, formulate, prepare, execute, monitor, and/or forecast organizational budgets. Advise program managers regarding budgetary concerns such as projected shortfalls or unanticipated financial needs. Provide advice regarding significant deviations from original plan. Analyze financial and budget control statements to advise management on the status of funds. Assist in the review of analyzing budgets for each object class, appropriate allotments, and use of allocated funds in conformance with regulations. Provides administrative support for organizational procurement and contracting by providing, securing and/or negotiating for the resources or services needed to manage and run an organization. Coordinate human resources actions and advise staff on human resources regulations, procedures and policies relative to Federal employees and contract personnel; and provides advice and oversight for applicable Human Resources services and/or functions. Serve as the point of contact for problems and inquiries related to the space that employees occupy.

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