Total 72 science job vacancies in Alexandria County, Virginia

The School of Education at Durham University is looking for a talented individual to join its team as an Assistant Professor (Education) in Primary Science and support the delivery of our Initial Teacher Training programmes.

This post offers an exciting opportunity to make a major contribution to the development of internationally excellent pedagogy and teaching while allowing unrivalled opportunities to progress and embed your career in an exciting and progressive institution.

As one of the best schools of education in the country and beyond, the School of Education at Durham University represents an environment that is conducive to producing research of world-leading quality and enabling outstanding impact, in terms of its vitality and sustainability, as evidenced by the most recent Research Excellence Framework exercise (REF 2021) in which we were ranked second overall in the UK for our research, and ranked joint first for research impact and first for research outputs.

We are committed to research-led and research informed teaching and diversity in approaches to accommodate needs and potential of student learners. Our current portfolio of teaching ranges from undergraduate programmes (a BA in Education Studies and a BA in Primary Education), through Postgraduate Taught Masters pathways (from MA Education to MA Research Methods) and PGCE Primary/Secondary to Postgraduate Research. Overall, we are ranked 5th in the Complete University Guide. We are also a top 100 THE World Ranked School of Education, ranked 77th in 2023 and were rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last two inspections.

Applicants must demonstrate teaching excellence in the field of Primary Science Education, with the ability to teach our students to an exceptional standard and to fully engage in the services, citizenship and values of the University. You will have UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and experience of working in UK Primary schools. You will be expected to engage in scholarship related to pedagogy, and, as such, will be expected to participate in one of the School's the thematic areas for research, noting that any other independent research (beyond pedagogy) is not part of this post. The appointment will be on the University's 'Education Track' career path, which provides clearly defined opportunities for progression against defined criteria.

The successful candidate will ideally be in post by September 2024.

For more information, please visit our School pages at www.dur.ac.uk/education/.

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Job Description

We are seeking a Growth and Improvement minded Associate Manufacturing Science & Engineering Specialist that can help drive our Strategic Operating Priorities.

• Invent | Pursue the Most Promising Internal and External Science to Address Significant Unmet Medical Needs

• Execute | Prioritize Resources Behind Our Key Growth Drivers (Oncology, Vaccines, Select Specialty Areas, Animal Health) While Optimizing Our Base Business)

• Adapt | Develop Our People, Culture and Business Model to Evolve with a Dynamic Landscape

• Diverse Talent | We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment with supporting leadership behaviors because having a high-performing, engaged workforce is critical to our ability to deliver innovative solutions to patients and customers around the world

• Values and Standards | Our Steadfast Commitment to Our Values and Standards will Continue to Guide Us as We Take on New Challenges and Will Always be Fundamental to Our Success – They are a Competitive Advantage for Us

Summary, Focus and Purpose
At our Company's campus in Elkton, Virginia, we have an entry level position available to support and sustain our manufacturing processes. The manufacturing facility is located in the Shenandoah Valley along the Shenandoah River and the Blue Ridge Mountains a short distance from the University of Virginia and James Madison University.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to apply their enthusiasm and technical skills as a member of a multidisciplinary team supporting the operation of pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and vaccine product manufacturing facilities. Depending on interests, education, experience, and skills, successful candidates will be matched with positions across the Elkton campus and may have the opportunity to participate in developmental rotations across functional areas. 

Key Functions

• Work Independently and as a Team member with Integrity | Precision | Accomplishment | Motivational Ambition | Respect | Inclusion

• Working as part of a cross-functional team to support vaccine, biologic, and sterile manufacturing processes.

• Conducting technical/operational investigations and analyses and recommending corrective and preventative actions

• Shift work is required.

• Learning new processes and procedures

• Writing, reviewing, and improving procedures for operation of equipment and processes.

• Contributing to process and equipment safety reviews

• Supporting other departments to win as one team.

• Embracing and establishing an empowered, diverse, and inclusive team culture

Education

• Bachelor degree or higher in engineering, science, or business fields

• New graduates or anticipated Spring 2024 graduates are also encouraged to apply.

Required Experience | Skills | Knowledge

• Robust problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving, with a bias towards going to see problems for oneself in the field.

• Ability to examine an issue from diverse perspectives (safety, compliance, maintenance, automation, equipment, process, and people) in order to best understand and resolve it

• Strong motivation to succeed and to help others to do the same.

• Enthusiastic, confident, and self-starters, with a passion for continuous learning

• Principled and strong communication skills, written and verbal.

• Shift work is required.

Preferred Experience | Skills | Knowledge

• Education in biology, biochemistry, biochemical engineering, biological systems engineering, biomedical engineering, chemistry, chemical engineering, computer science, industrial engineering, integrated science, materials science and engineering, mechanical engineering, physics.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Strong personal motivation for coming to work for a company that saves & improves lives.

• Interest in a diverse career at an active, dynamic manufacturing campus.

• Relevant experience in manufacturing, military, engineering, or science.

Work Schedule

• Onsite role

Elkton Future Talent

NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders).  Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.

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U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, generally Tuesday, Wednesday and either Monday or Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.  This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

Domestic

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

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NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas.

As the largest community college in Arkansas, NWACC is recognized as a leader in education. NWACC offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training programs that prepare students for rewarding futures and careers.

NWACC employees are dedicated to fostering a diverse educational community and cultural learning environment that supports student success.

The Academic Advisor reports to the Dean of Math and Science and is responsible for general academic advising for prospective and currently enrolled students, including foundational advising for first-time entering Math and Science students, continuing advising for current students, transfer out advising for those continuing their education after NWACC, and advising for special populations of students-identified as needing proactive success programming. Position will participate in integrated, cross-trained team approach to promote student success.

Student Advising

• Meet with students in person, by phone, or through email to assist with:
  • course selection.
  • transferring to other schools.
  • financial aid appeal planning.
  • program and degree information.
  • science and math prerequisites and placement.
• Collaborate with General Advising and Other Departmental Advisors.
  • Participate in open house and senior day events.
  • Participate in group registration activities.
  • Provide information and assistance to other advisors regarding science and math courses.
  • Ensure accurate placement of special student populations.
  • Keep informed of updates to placement charts, course changes, and prerequisites.

Special Registration

• Evaluate requests for registration overrides into science and math courses for:
  • Capacity.
  • Prerequisites.
  • Instructor Permission.
  • Late Registration.
• Keep accurate records of overrides.
  • Complete appropriate paperwork.
  • Submit registration form copies to Student Records.
  • Compile override data for analysis.
  • Collaborate with department chairs and instructors for override regulations.

Course Substitutions and Transfer Credits

• Evaluate course substitutions requests to ensure they are appropriate and necessary.
• Submit course substitutions for approval.
• Keep accurate records of substitution requests.
• Route course descriptions and syllabi to appropriate department chairs and faculty for transfer credit evaluation.
• Work with transfer coordinator to ensure transferability or NWACC courses.

Degree and Program Review

• Evaluate current Science and Math division degree plans for any needed updates.
• Work with Student Records and IT to ensure accuracy of online degree audit systems.
• Create degree plans for new certificate and degrees as determined by division Dean.

Rate of pay: $38,000 annualized

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of college policies, procedures, and practices; knowledge of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Title VII, Title IX, ADA and other applicable laws pertaining to employment and education;
• Ability to plan, organize and implement assigned responsibilities and to work well under pressure to meet deadlines;
• Excellent organizational, analytical and planning skills;
• Ability to participate as a team member;
• Ability to understand and interpret rules and regulations, and ability to adjust to change;
• Ability to handle confidential material judiciously; understanding of education programs and tools related to community colleges;
• Self-motivated and self-directed with the ability to prioritize work independently and meet deadlines;
• Strong analytical and technology skills are necessary;
• Understanding of college’s Human Resources, and Student Services processes in addition to Academics;
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills are necessary;
• Ability to use a personal computer and other office equipment, including related college software (including Canvas) and email is required;
• Evidence of performance excellence in multiple areas in previous positions;
• Experience with facilitation of group planning efforts and facilitation strategies are desirable;
• An understanding of institutional and disciplinary accreditation standards is preferred.

Physical Demands

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting with frequent interruptions and distractions; extended periods of time viewing computer monitor. The employee may be required to work or meet in the evenings and/or on weekends.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 25 lbs.; to operate office equipment which may require repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 2 years related experience and/or training.

NWACC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy.

Title:

Computer Science Intern

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree (in the works) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or any other scientific/engineering/technical degree with appropriate experience.
• Experience with Python, Javascript/jQuery, HTML,CSS, Django, Bootstrap, and Datatables is preferable.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Data Science Managing Analyst

The Opportunity:  

As a data scientist, you’re excited at the prospect of unlocking the secrets held by a data set, and you’re fascinated by the possibilities presented by IoT, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. In an increasingly connected world, massive amounts of structured and unstructured data open new opportunities. As a data scientist at Booz Allen, you can turn these complex data sets into useful information to solve global challenges. Across private and public sectors—from fraud detection to cancer research to national intelligence—we need a seasoned data scientist like you to help find the answers in the data. 

On our team, you’ll use your leadership skills and data science expertise to create real-world impact. You’ll work closely with clients to understand their questions and needs, and then dig into their data-rich environments to find the pieces of their information puzzle. You’ll guide and mentor your team as you oversee the development of algorithms and systems. You’ll use the right combination of tools and frameworks to turn sets of disparate data points into objective answers to advise your clients as they make informed decisions. As a technical leader, you’ll identify new opportunities to use data science solutions to help your clients meet their toughest challenges. Ultimately, you’ll provide a deep understanding of the data, what it all means, and how it can be used. 

Work with us as we use data science for good.  

Join us. The world can’t wait.  

You Have:   

• 5+ years of experience in a senior level organizational project management role, including corporate or government, such as OSD or Joint Staff

• 5+ years of experience managing the application of analytic techniques to solve operational or policy implementation-based problems, including requirements gathering, methodology development, implementation, and program management

• 5+ years of experience designing, executing, and delivering data analyses leveraging statistics, mathematics, data and database engineering, machine learning, or data visualization

• Secret clearance

• Bachelor's degree

Nice To Have:

• 8+ years of experience in a senior level organizational project management role, including corporate or government, such as OSD or Joint Staff

• 5+ years of experience operating within a government organization

• Bachelor's degree in in Mathematics, Operations Research, Computer Science, Data Science, Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics preferred; Master’s degree in Mathematics, Operations Research, Computer Science, Data Science, Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics a plus

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.  

  

Create Your Career: 

Grow With Us 

Your growth matters to us—that’s why we offer a variety of ways for you to develop your career. With professional and leadership development opportunities like upskilling programs, tuition reimbursement, mentoring, and firm-sponsored networking, you can chart a unique and fulfilling career path on your own terms.  

A Place Where You Belong 

Diverse perspectives cultivate collective ingenuity. Booz Allen’s culture of respect, equity, and opportunity means that, here, you are free to bring your whole self to work. With an array of business resource groups and other opportunities for connection, you’ll develop your community in no time. 

Support Your Well-Being 

Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellness programs with HSA contributions, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a generous 401(k) match, and more. With these benefits, plus the option for flexible schedules and remote and hybrid locations, we’ll support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life—at work and at home.  

Your Candidate Journey 

At Booz Allen, we know our people are what propel us forward, and we value relationships most of all. Here, we’ve compiled a list of resources so you’ll know what to expect as we forge a connection with you during your journey as a candidate with us.  

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $106,200.00 to $242,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

EEO Commitment

We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

The Welsh Institute of Performance Science (WIPS) is a collaborative partnership between the Faculty of Life Sciences and Education at University of South Wales (USW) and Sport Wales Institute (SWI). WIPS was launched to promote, facilitate and conduct multidisciplinary research on behalf of SWI. Specifically, we work closely with theme lead staff at SWI in Athlete Development, Health and Wellbeing, and Athlete Environments, to answer high-performance questions. In doing so, WIPS aims to support the development and performance of athletes across Wales both in the short and long term. WIPS also strives to secure research funding from International Governing Bodies and European research funding councils to ensure a sustained approach to research.



USW are seeking a Research Fellow to support the general research activities of WIPS. The role is positioned to support research across all themes, with a specific focus on sport psychology and coaching science, and is aligned with the WIPS’ Research Steering Group (https://www.swansea.ac.uk/sports-science/astem/wips/areas-expertise/).



The successful applicant will be motivated, organised, and able to work both independently and as part of a wider team. The ability to work to deadlines, with excellent attention to detail, as well as good interpersonal and communication skills are essential. The successful candidate will have a good undergraduate (honours) and postgraduate research degree (e.g., PhD; ProfDoc) aligned to the disciplines (e.g., sport psychology, coaching, performance) associated with the role. Extensive and highly competent qualitative and quantitative research skills are essential, with extensive working knowledge of the design and analysis of larger projects.



The successful candidate will be expected to undertake a hybrid-model of working, which will include working remotely, at USW, and at Sport Wales Institute (Sofia Gardens, Cardiff) to facilitate the timely completion of research projects. They should also expect to travel to other locations to meet sport representatives as the need occurs and at times dictated by the nature of elite sport environments.



For an informal conversation about this post please contact Prof David Shearer (David.shearer@southwales.ac.uk)



If you are a successful candidate and this position will be your first professional services role at the USW (or you are currently employed by PSS Ltd), you will be employed by Professional and Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of South Wales, which provides services to the University and Colleges.



Discover the advantages of working with us at USW: http://tiny.cc/PSSatUSW

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The Department of Computer Science at Durham University seeks to appoint a talented individual to the role of

Associate Professor. This is a permanent position. We welcome applications from those with research and teaching interests aligned to the research group NESTiD (Network Engineering, Science, and Theory in Durham). NESTiD (https://nestid.webspace.durham.ac.uk/) is a vibrant and fast growing research group established in 2020 with the mandate of studying the ubiquitous theme of Networks in every form..

NESTiD research broadly covers areas related to network design and algorithms, distributed and parallel computing and algorithms, networked systems and applications, security and resilience, network science, dynamism and processes on networks, mathematical theory underpinning networks and communication, cryptography, quantum networks, social network design and human interaction, cloud, edge, fog and wireless networks. We welcome applications from those with research and teaching interests primarily aligned to those of NESTID but also encourage applicants who can build active collaboration between NESTiD and our other research groups (Algorithms and Complexity, Scientific Computing, Artificial Intelligence and Human Systems, and Vision) and strengthen the department as a whole.

This post offers an exciting opportunity to make a major contribution to the development of internationally

excellent research and teaching while allowing you unrivalled opportunities to progress and embed your career

in an exciting and progressive institution. For more information, please visit our Department pages

at https://www.durham.ac.uk/departments/academic/computer-science/

The Department is one of the UK's leading Computer Science departments, with an outstanding reputation in

research, teaching, and student employability. Our internationally recognised research covers Algorithms and

Complexity, Artificial Intelligence and Human Systems, Networks, Scientific Computing and Vision, Imaging and

Visualisation. There is a lively research culture with many visitors and events, and active and rewarding

collaborations with other departments in Durham and with other scientists in the UK and internationally. In the

recent assessment exercise REF2021 we improved by six places in the ranking. We aim to provide an

encouraging and friendly environment with a strong sense of community. The Department has recently grown

rapidly, and now has more than 50 permanent members of academic staff. In 2021, we moved to a newly

constructed building, which we share with Mathematics.

The Department has a proud tradition of excellence in its undergraduate programmes. The Department is

ranked 6th in both the Complete University Guide 2023 and the Guardian University Guide 2023 and nationally

we are ranked joint 1st for student employability.

The Department holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award. Athena SWAN is a national initiative that recognises the

advancement of gender equality, representation, progression and success for all in academia.

The role is full-time, but we will consider requests for flexible working arrangements including potential job

shares.

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The Department of Computer Science at Durham University seeks to appoint a talented individual to the role of

Assistant Professor (Education Track). This is a permanent position.

Pedagogical Innovations In Computer Science (PICS) at Durham is a leading group in the UK for Computer Science pedagogy, hosting the national Computing Education Practice conference annually since 2017. As well as five education track academics, our members include colleagues from other research groups in the department: AIHS (AI in education) and ACiD (pedagogy of Theoretical Computer Science). We also collaborate with other academic departments across the university (e.g. Education, Psychology, Mathematical Sciences) and beyond.

We seek to appoint a talented individual to the role of Assistant Professor to work in the PICS group. We welcome applications from those with teaching interests aligned with our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and we are particularly eager to hear from applicants with a focus on public engagement and outreach, diversity and inclusion.

This post offers an exciting opportunity to make a major contribution to the development of internationally excellent pedagogy and teaching while allowing unrivalled opportunities to progress and embed your career in an exciting and progressive institution. For more information, please visit our Department pages at https://www.durham.ac.uk/departments/academic/computer-science/

The Department is one of the UK's leading Computer Science departments, with an outstanding reputation in

research, teaching, and student employability. Our internationally recognised research covers Algorithms and

Complexity, Artificial Intelligence and Human Systems, Networks, Scientific Computing and Vision, Imaging and

Visualisation. There is a lively research culture with many visitors and events, and active and rewarding

collaborations with other departments in Durham and with other scientists in the UK and internationally. In the

recent assessment exercise REF2021 we improved by six places in the ranking. We aim to provide an

encouraging and friendly environment with a strong sense of community. The Department has recently grown

rapidly, and now has more than 50 permanent members of academic staff. In 2021, we moved to a newly

constructed building, which we share with Mathematics.

The Department has a proud tradition of excellence in its undergraduate programmes. The Department is

ranked 6th in both the Complete University Guide 2023 and the Guardian University Guide 2023 and nationally

we are ranked joint 1st for student employability.

The Department holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award. Athena SWAN is a national initiative that recognises the

advancement of gender equality, representation, progression and success for all in academia.

The role is full-time, but we will consider requests for flexible working arrangements including potential job

shares.

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Do you have great stakeholder and collaboration skills with experience of securing investment or funding?

About us
The Science Museum Group (SMG) is underway with its ambitious organisational strategy, Inspiring Futures, which presents exciting opportunities for a step-change in our fundraising strategy. You will join a successful fundraising team that has a track-record of securing multi-million-pound gifts from leading funders in the UK.

You'll play a key role in expanding our funder base, focusing on strategically growing our income to enable SMG to draw people of all ages to engage with science in an inspirational and informal way.

About the role
Focusing on Trusts, Foundations & Government (TFG) funders, you will support team to raise multi-million-pound income. Managing a portfolio of TFG funder accounts, you will work toward delivering long term, high-value strategic partnerships and significant renewals. You'll provide effective account management and tailored stewardship, whilst developing your own portfolio of new business prospects.

Collaborating with other Development colleagues and key project teams, you will identify opportunities to support or enhance your diverse portfolio. You will also assist the team by being organised and accurate, ensuring accurate record keeping and reporting.

This is currently a 2-year fixed term contract, however there may be a possibility that we can extend the contract or make the position permanent at a later point. You can be based from our York or Shildon museums, with travel between the locations. We can offer a hybrid working pattern, which allows for equal amounts of home working and office presence.

Salary: £31,500 - £38,500 per annum, dependant on experience

Download the Vacancy Information Pack file under 'Attachments' on this vacancy listing on the Science Museum Group website for more details about the role and the application process.

About you
You will have experience of securing high value investment with exposure to Trusts, Foundations and Public Sector bids. With great organisational skills and the ability to work to deadlines, you will be able to work on simultaneous projects effectively and accurately.

You will also be a strong communicator with the ability to build fruitful and comprehensive relationships with colleagues throughout the organisation and across the grant making sector.

Don't feel you meet all the criteria? We welcome you to apply even if your experience doesn't match directly. With your transferable skills, you could be the right candidate for this, or other opportunities that we have.

What we offer
Joining us as an employee, you will have the opportunity to develop your career in a world-class museum group. We understand that work/life balance and wellbeing is crucial to our colleagues, so we offer the perks listed below, as well as support for things that happen in life such as parental and adoption leave, sickness, and career breaks.

• Support with personal and professional development
• 27 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays
• Employee assistance programme
• Enhanced contributory pension
• Unmind App and other wellbeing support
• Interest-free loans
• Days Out discounts
• Health & Dental Insurance

Open for All is one of the Science Museum Group's five core values and sets out our important aspiration to be a place for everyone. We are working hard to understand our organisation better and to develop a culture that recognises and values different backgrounds, mindsets, skills, experience, knowledge, and expertise. By having greater diversity, we believe that we will be a stronger and better organisation, capable to continue to Inspire Futures.

The Office of the Chief of Research Security Strategy and Policy (OCRSSP) aims to strengthen the nation's research enterprise by safeguarding NSF-funded research. OCRSSP works closely with other U.S. federal funding agencies, and the law enforcement and intelligence communities - consistently emphasizing the importance of balancing research security with international collaboration in science and engineering. OCRSSP has dedicated considerable effort and resources to working with the research community and its other partners to:

• Equip researchers with the information and tools necessary to ensure that their work is protected.
• Clarify security issues and mitigate risks.
• Foster transparency, disclosure and other practices that reflect the values of research integrity.

The Program Director will be a member of the team in the Office of the Director (OD), implementing and overseeing program areas related to research security. The Program Director will help establish and maintain programs that find the appropriate balance that protects intellectual property and pre-publication information while sustaining an open scientific research environment, taking into account policy guidance from National Security Presidential Memorandum-33 (NSPM-33), associated implementation guidance, and the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022.

The incumbent exhibits an extensive knowledge of research security and implement programs necessary for maintaining the security of fundamental and use-inspired research in the NSF context. The Program Director will work with the NSF Policy Office and Office of the General Counsel in development and execution of implementation plans for new research security program requirements, balancing the minimization of administrative burden while establishing necessary protections for the research enterprise.

MAJOR DUTIES

Responsibilities of the Program Director include, for example, long-range planning and budget development for the program areas of responsibility represented by the 'program or program cluster, the administration of the merit review process and proposal recommendations, the preparation of press releases, and coordination and liaison with other programs in NSF, other Federal agencies, and organizations.

PROGRAM PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT

• Manage program resources to provide optimal appropriate scientific judgment to ensure integrity and consistency in the grant/declination process without conflict-of- interests, and with balance among appropriate sub-fields and institutions, and participation of all qualified scientists. Incorporate cross-directorate responsibilities into program administration.
• Manage an effective, timely merit review process, with attention to increasing the size and quality of the reviewer pools and insuring participation by women, minorities and disabled scientists.
• Provide scientific expertise, evaluation and advice related to research security for other programs in NSF, including international programs, other research programs, and cross-directorate programs.
• Advise and assist in the development of short- and long-range plans, establishing goals and objectives for research security-related programs. Plan the budget for the program/programs. Considering past, present and future fiscal years, allocate resources within that budget distributing scarce resources among major competitive programs, and manage post-award evaluation.
• Control waste, fraud and abuse.

REPRESENTATION, COMMUNICATION AND LEADERSHIP

• Represent the Foundation within the scientific community accurately reflecting NSF policy and positions.
• Create and maintain linkages to other NSF units and other Federal agencies in pursuit of the overall NSF mission.
• Participate in meetings, providing input relevant to Program area.
• Pursue affirmative action and EEG goals.
• Pursue and/or be responsive to assignment on special projects and temporary functional teams from across the Foundation to solve problems, improve staff communication, and effect coordination for special programs.
• Contribute ideas and effort to improving the quality of policies and NSF' s performance of the overall mission.
• Develop policies and plans for strengthening research and education programs. Provide information to the community on how NSF is pursuing its mission and gather data and impressions from the community on the effectiveness of NSF's performance of its mission.
• Prepare and disseminate a variety of informational documents which may include data on progress being made toward NSF's goals, trends and opportunities papers, and budget plans.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Establish contacts and maintain active involvement in program and related areas through participation in professional activities. Maintain familiarity with salient current research developments.
• Expand administrative capabilities through training courses or assumption of new management responsibilities.

Starting at $169,889 Per Year (AD 4)

As an Integrative Activities Specialist, you will:

• Work closely with Division management in the formulation, review, evaluation, and modification of plans and policies related to assigned programs.
• Develop and recommend revisions and clarifications of associated guidelines, procedures, and criteria.
• Participate with Division management in the planning and development of objectives and a calendar of thematic initiatives.
• Convene and chair meetings to discuss various issues and problems involving the administration management of cross-cutting thematic activities.
• Monitor the implementation of such activities across the Division and where appropriate, across the Directorate or the agency.
• Collect pertinent statistical data and narrative information from a variety of sources within and outside NSF. Applies, adapts or creates complex analytical techniques to discern patterns and trends in the data and information and to arrive at reasoned conclusions.
• Initiate, design, and execute management studies to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of cross-cutting programs and activities.
• Deliver finished written reports and oral presentations on the results of, and the analytical techniques used, in accomplishing the program administration work.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships to exchange information and coordinate activities with all levels of management and staff within the Foundation, with the scientific community, professional organizations and institutions, and other governmental agencies on a variety of program issues such as project collaborations, joint funding and joint planning.
• Provide leadership and expertise in organizing and planning workshops, conferences and seminars.

Starting at $94,199 Per Year (GS 12)

In the performance of work assignments, the Program Analyst conducts analyses, prepares evaluations, coordinates activities, and provides advice to management for one or more of the following areas:

Project Management:

• Plan, develop, implement and track project plans, guidelines, budgets, procedures and timetables.
• Perform management studies to evaluate and measure the progress and success of projects and recommend changes in policy and management activities.
• Collect pertinent statistical data and narrative information from a variety of sources and apply analytical techniques to data management systems to identify patterns and trends and develop tracking and reporting systems to monitor activities.

Financial Resources Management:

• Administer budget operations and analyze and prepare reports of expenditures and projections.
• Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure financial regulations are adhered to.

Business Process Management:

• Restructure work processes, standardize procedures, and manage changes across an organization.
• Evaluate effectiveness of administrative procedures and their contribution to organizational goals and objectives and make recommendations as necessary.
• Run routine reports and analyze data as required.

Starting at $64,957 Per Year (GS 9-11)

This is a non-bargaining unit position. The initial application review cut-off for this job announcement is 50 applications. The first 50 applications received will be considered first. Applications received after the initial cut-off number (50 applications) may not receive consideration unless otherwise requested by management. If management requests additional certificates, applicants will continue to be reviewed in groups of 50 in the order they applied.

Starting at $84,546 Per Year (GS 13)

Applications received up to 11:59p.m. EST on the date in which 100 minimally qualified applications is reached will receive first consideration. Applications received after 11:59p.m. EST on the date in which 100 minimally qualified applications are received may not receive consideration unless otherwise requested by management. Additional applications will be reviewed in one day increments at management request.

The duties of the Social Science Program Specialist - Silent Monitor includes, but is not limited to:

• Silent call monitoring of individual VCL Responders and Social Services Assistants (SSA) and VCL Peer Support Outreach Center staff
• Applying crisis risk assessment skills to ensure VCL Responders are providing emergency crisis intervention
• Monitoring interactions to ensure consultation, collaboration and expedited connection s to treatment programs, resources and emergency services occur
• Providing one-on-one coaching and feedback to staff
• Communicating to the supervisor suspected need for additional and/or remedial training
• Providing feedback to staff for educational
• Monitors interactions to ensure consultation, collaboration and expedited connections to treatment programs, resources and emgergency services occur.
• Listent attentively and reviews VCL Responders actions ensuring accurate information is provided and concerns were appropriately addressed.

Work Schedule: The Veterans Crisis Line is a 24/7/365 call center. This position has a varied work schedule to include evenings, night shifts, and weekends. Tour will be determined after final selection.
Remote: This is a remote position.Selectees will work 100% of the time in a non-VA-owned space outside of the local commuting area of a parent station. The employee's workspace must be suitable for conducting business and as such, remote employees are expected to provide a secure, distraction-free home-based worksite with reliable high speed internet connectivity.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Social Science Program Specialist/PD08421A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

This position is covered by (AFGE) bargaining unit. Per the Master Agreement, the Area of Consideration will be:
1st Area of Consideration: Current permanent Facility (including satellites) employees
2nd Area of Consideration: Current permanent VA employees

Starting at $69,107 Per Year (GS 11)

This is a bargaining unit position.

Areas of Consideration for Remote Positions:
1st - The Administration or VA Staff office posting the vacancy. 2nd - Any other internal candidates of the Department of Veterans Affairs. 3rd - All other Status eligibles.

Starting at $71,099 Per Year (GS 12)