U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / National Science Foundation / Support Services Administration

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Support Services Administration

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

5 employees hold this title in National Science Foundation. Median total compensation for the role is $197,093, above the department median of $182,099.

Employees: 5
Total payroll: $968K
Role median: $197,093
Agency median: $182,099
Comparison: Above

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This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Support Services Administration is held in 56 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In National Science Foundation, the median of $197,093 ranks #5 of 56.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Commodity Futures Trading Commission

$223,819 · 3

Securities and Exchange Commission

$218,821 · 7

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation

$199,200 · 6

National Transportation Safety Board

$198,700 · 1

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$172,478 · 22

Small Business Administration

$158,322 · 5

Merit Systems Protection Board

$155,329 · 3

Surface Transportation Board

$150,203 · 3

National Labor Relations Board

$149,911 · 9

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

$146,143 · 3

Social Security Administration

$146,047 · 49

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$144,676 · 8

Median total compensation for the Support Services Administration role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Other job titles in National Science Foundation

Accounting 18
Administration and Office Support Student Trainee 43
Astronomy and Space Science 13
Auditing 27
Budget Analysis 9
Chemistry 31
Computer Science 51
Contracting 28
Data Science Series 5
Economist 5
Equal Employment Opportunity 8
Financial Administration and Program 51
General Attorney 36
General Business and Industry 26
General Education and Training 94
General Engineering 118
General Mathematics and Statistics 14
General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences 113
General Physical Science 187
Geology 7
Government Information Specialist 5
Grants Management 56
Human Resources Management 61
Information Technology Management 107
Management and Program Analysis 312
Mathematics 31
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 293
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 36
Oceanography 8
Physics 7
Program Management 84
Psychology 6
Public Affairs 22
Secretary 5
Security Administration 13
Social Science 75
Statistics 30
Technical Writing and Editing 6

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Employees with this title

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Victor Powers

Support Services Administration/National Science Foundation

2026 total comp

$222,352

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $222,352
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $222,352
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Enoch

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $222,352
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $222,352
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 41
Occupation Code (OPM): 0342

Victor Powers is a Support Services Administration at National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $222,352. They are classified at grade 00.

Alvin Smith

Support Services Administration/National Science Foundation

2026 total comp

$200,350

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,150
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $200,350
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: F.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $164,301
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0342

At National Science Foundation, Alvin Smith serves as a Support Services Administration based in Alexandria, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $200,350. They are classified at grade 15.

Laurie Penaariet

Support Services Administration/National Science Foundation

2026 total comp

$197,093

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $187,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,093
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: J.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,093
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 0342

At National Science Foundation, Laurie Penaariet serves as a Support Services Administration based in Alexandria, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,093. They are classified at grade 14.

Laurie Pena-Ariet

Support Services Administration/National Science Foundation

2025 total comp

$191,534

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $185,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,534
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: J.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,234
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $138,296
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 0342

At National Science Foundation, Laurie Pena-Ariet serves as a Support Services Administration based in Alexandria, Virginia. Their 2025 pay totaled $191,534. They are classified at grade 14.

Sean Lewin

Support Services Administration/National Science Foundation

2026 total comp

$156,659

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $153,509
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,150
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $156,659
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: C.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,509
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $114,610
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0342

Sean Lewin holds the role of Support Services Administration at National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $156,659. Their pay grade is 14.