Acting Office Head, OISE

NSF Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR)
NSF Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR)

Posted on Aug 21, 2026

Applicants must meet the following mandatory technical qualifications:

  1. Demonstrated senior-level experience developing, coordinating, negotiating, implementing, or overseeing international science, engineering, research, education, or innovation partnerships.
  2. Demonstrated senior-level experience advising senior leaders or shaping organizational strategy on science, engineering, research, education, innovation, international engagement, or related policy matters.

Evaluation:

Your application will be evaluated on the extent and quality of your experience relevant to the duties of the position. We strongly encourage you to specifically address the technical qualifications for this position as well as the Executive Core Qualifications needed for all SES positions:

  • Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding
  • Driving Efficiency
  • Merit and Competence
  • Leading People
  • Achieving Results

Interested applicants must submit a two-page resume addressing the qualifications listed above. A narrative statement expressing interest and addressing your background may also be included. Applications must be received by 11:59 P.M. on the closing date. Applications may be submitted electronically to execsrch@nsf.gov.

Contact Information:

Kate Schroepfer Garcia, 703-292-2584, email kgarcia@nsf.gov