Telework eligibleFederal

Associate Director for Management

National Institutes of Health · Department of Health and Human Services

Administrative Officer

Salary
$151,661–$228,000/year
Grade
00
Work location
Telework eligible · Bethesda, Maryland
Schedule
Full-time
Posted
Oct 16, 2026
Apply by
Oct 30, 2026
Category
Administrative Officer

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Summary

The NIH is seeking exceptional candidates for the following position: Associate Director for Management, NIAID See "Duties" section for a list of the major responsibilities. As part of the SES, you will be among a group of highly skilled executives, contributing to one of the most important missions in the Federal government: to enhance health, lengthen life, and reduce illness and disability. This is a career Federal position in the Senior Executive Service (SES).

Duties

Listed below are areas that an NIH Associate Director for Management (Executive Officer) may oversee: Serves as principal advisor to the Institute/Center (IC) Director and senior staff on all phases of business management involved in operating the IC. Executes business management policies of the IC, with full authority, and commits the resources of the Institute to management activities. Directs and supervises the financial management, workforce planning and human resources management, management analysis, information technology management, general administrative management, procurement, and contracting. Develops and formulates new programs and evaluates existing programs with particular emphasis on efficient utilization of resources to assure the greatest probability of success while minimizing risk. Serves as the IC's focal point for the coordination, preparation, and analysis of a wide variety of administrative reports and other documents associated with NIH, HHS, and other Federal agencies. Oversees the IC's annual budget and monitors the budget process to ensure the timely, appropriate, and efficient expenditure of funds against the annual allotment; anticipates changes in funding levels; prepares proposals and justifies current and increased expenditures; and alerts the IC Director and senior managers when significant changes in funding will impact the mission. Establishes major administrative policies and procedures for the management and conduct of IC programs.

How you will be evaluated

We use a multi-step process to evaluate and refer applicants: Minimum requirements: Your application must show that you meet all requirements, including the education and/or experience required for this position. You may be found 'not qualified' if you do not possess the minimum competencies required for the position. If your application is incomplete, we may rate you as ineligible. Rating: A panel of Senior Executives will review your application and evaluate your qualification for this position based on the information in your application. Your application will be rated based on the extent and quality of your experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of this position. Interviews will be at the discretion of the panel and/or selection official. Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application will be referred to a selection official for consideration and possible interview.

About this listing

National Institutes of Health has 17 open listings on the site: all telework eligible. This one is telework eligible, based in Bethesda, Maryland. See all National Institutes of Health listings, or read what fully remote and telework eligible mean.

Advertised pay is $151,661 to $228,000 a year.

This announcement is open for 14 days, from Oct 16, 2026 to Oct 30, 2026. Among currently open Administrative Officer postings, the typical advertised window is about 13 days.

Who can apply: current competitive-service federal employees, current excepted-service federal employees and Senior Executive Service candidates. This announcement is not open to the general public. The announcement's "This job is open to" section has the exact eligibility rules.

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