Alexandria, Virginia, United States, December 2025 — Earl Andrews has started a new position as Director Human Resources at the National Science Foundation (NSF). In this expanded leadership role, he is expected to support the agency’s people strategy and operational excellence, strengthening workforce capabilities that enable NSF’s critical national mission in science, research, and education.
Earl Andrews has built a deep and steady federal HR career anchored by nearly a decade with the National Science Foundation (NSF). Over roughly nine years at the agency, he has progressed through impactful leadership responsibilities, most recently serving as Branch Head for about six years. He has also contributed as a Strategic HR Business Partner (sHRBP) and led key workforce quality and governance initiatives, including the Staffing Branch QA/QC Program Manager scope, reflecting strong credibility across both strategic and execution-facing HR mandates.
Before joining NSF, he served as an HR Program Manager with the Department of the Navy for a little over two years, supporting complex, structured HR programs within a large defense ecosystem.
Earlier, he spent approximately seven and a half years with the Administrative Office of the United States Courts as an HR Specialist, building expertise in staffing, classification, and core HR operations within the judicial system.
He began his HR foundation with the United States Marine Corps, serving for about a decade in roles including Staffing & Classification Specialist and Career Retention Specialist, developing a strong grounding in disciplined workforce planning, retention, and organizational readiness.
Earl Andrews holds an MBA from the University of Phoenix. He also completed the Excellence in Government Fellowship in Organizational Leadership through the Partnership for Public Service, reinforcing his commitment to public-sector leadership development.
About National Science Foundation (NSF)
National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent U.S. federal agency created by Congress in 1950 to advance the progress of science and promote national health, prosperity, welfare, and defense. With an annual budget of more than $8 billion, the agency funds a significant share of federally supported basic research at U.S. colleges and universities and plays a major role in disciplines such as mathematics, computer science, and the social sciences. NSF also supports science and engineering education across levels and enables access to critical research equipment through its awards and programs.
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