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Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) Assignment Opportunities at the U.S. National Science Foundation, Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (NSF MPS)
Application timeline
Date Posted:
Closing date:
Open until filled
Position Description
The U.S. National Science Foundation, Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS) is seeking highly qualified individuals interested in serving through the Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) Mobility Program.
This directorate-wide informal outreach effort is intended to identify candidates with strong scientific, technical, leadership, and program management expertise who are interested in contributing to NSF’s mission to promote the progress of science and advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare.
IPA assignments provide a unique opportunity for eligible individuals from academic institutions, nonprofit organizations, and other eligible entities to contribute their expertise while gaining valuable federal experience supporting national science and engineering priorities.
The position recruited under this announcement will be filled under the following appointment option(s):
Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) Assignment: Individuals eligible for an IPA assignment with a Federal agency include employees of State and local government agencies or institutions of higher education, Indian tribal governments, and other eligible organizations in instances where such assignments would be of mutual benefit to the organizations involved. Initial assignments under IPA provisions may be made for a period up to two years, with a possible extension for up to an additional two-year period. The individual remains an employee of the home institution and NSF provides the negotiated funding toward the assignee’s salary and benefits. Initial IPA assignments are made for a one-year period and may be extended by mutual agreement.
MPS is particularly interested in candidates with demonstrated experience in strategic leadership, research administration, innovation, and collaboration across academia, industry, and government.
MPS welcomes candidates with strong scientific expertise in any area of research supported by the directorate:
Interested individuals should submit the following materials:
• Current resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
• Brief statement of interest highlighting relevant experience and areas of expertise
• Current contact information
Application materials should be submitted to: mps-jobs@nsf.gov
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until positions are filled. Be advised that IPA participants are expected to work onsite at headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia and will be eligible for either one year of per diem allowance, in accordance with U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) rates, or a round-trip household goods move to support the rotational assignment.
We encourage you to share this opportunity broadly with qualified colleagues and professional networks. Questions regarding IPA opportunities may also be directed to Lindsey Moraz, Excepted Service Unit Chief, Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO) at lmoraz@nsf.gov.
Thank you for your interest in supporting the mission of the U.S. National Science Foundation.
Source: NSF Job Opportunities
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