This session will discuss future NSF expectations for Recipient organizations to identify Key Personnel who have the qualifications to fulfill a set of core competencies considered necessary for successfully managing an NSF major facility award. Based on input received from the 2018 Large Facilities Workshop, the team approach will be used for meeting the suite of competencies and qualifications and may include a combination of experience, education, training, or certifications. Competencies will also depend on the life-cycle stage of the project (Design, Construction or Operations).
The draft set of core competencies has been developed based on industry best practices and those for agency staff as required by the Program Management Improvement and Accountability Act (PMIAA). As part of this session, attendees will be encouraged to provide feedback to NSF on drafting of this new section in the Major Facilities Guide (MFG).