Executive Director for Acquisition Management in Arlington, VA

The Office of Naval Research (ONR) is seeking an outstanding individual to serve in this Civil Service position in the Senior Executive Service (SES) with salary range from $119,554 - $179,000 Per Annum. The incumbent of this position is responsible for managing and directing extensive activities in fostering, administering, and executing the Department of the Navy (DON), Science and Technology (S&T) Strategic Plan and the Office of Naval Research's (ONR) vision for the future. Serves as the senior advisor to the Chief of Naval Research (CNR) and Assistant Secretary the Navy (Research, Development & Acquisition) on all business and policy matters related to the acquisition, support through grants and agreements and administration of S&T. Develops and advocates policy for the effective and efficient use and administration of grants and agreements within DON, Department of Defense (DOD) and across federal agencies. Provides leadership and management of the ONR Acquisition Department in carrying out its ONR, DOD and Federal-wide research award management functions. For information regarding this vacancy and specific instructions on how to apply, go to www.usajobs.gov , log in and enter the following announcement number