OPERATIONS MANAGER (Antarctic Programs)
Antarctic Infrastructure and Logistics Division
National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA
Closing Date: January 10, 2013

NSF’s Office of Polar Programs seeks qualified candidates for the position of Operations Manager within the Division of Antarctic Infrastructure and Logistics (AIL). The incumbent will oversee operations of the supporting infrastructure and facilities at the three U.S. Antarctic Program permanent stations and will also develop, negotiate, review, and oversee contracts, inter-agency memorandum of agreements, cooperative agreements, and proposals. The Operations Manager will be responsible for periodically deploying to Antarctica to perform oversight functions and may also serve as the National Science Foundation Representative, Antarctica (NSFREP).

Applicants must have a PhD or equivalent experience in civil, mechanical, or structural engineering, or a related field. In addition, applicants must have at least six years of research experience and/or experience managing complex research facilities operations.

Individuals interested in applying for this vacancy should submit their materials to announcement OPP-2013-0004 . The position requirements and application procedures are located on the NSF Home Page Individuals interested in applying for this vacancy should submit their materials to announcement OPP-2013-0004 . Hearing impaired individuals may call TDD 703-292-5090). Applications must be received by January 10, 2013.

NSF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.