NIST works with industry and science to advance innovation and improve quality of life. We're looking for an Other Transaction Agreement Specialist to join our team! This announcement will close at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the date the first 100 applications are received or October 25, 2023, whichever comes first.

Duties

Serves as the Other Transactions Authority (OTA) Agreement Specialist responsible for managing an award portfolio who provide OTA management support to NIST and other Department of Commerce Bureaus, including but not limited to programs funded by the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022. Reviews and prepares OTA agreements for high profile complex programs to ensure compliance with DOC and NIST policies and procedures. Evaluates budget justifications and financial arrangements, including cost analysis, review of accounting systems, adequacy of resources, and acceptability of milestones, and techniques proposed to ensure responsible stewardship of funds. Performs post-award monitoring of OTAs like those noted above. Reviews requested changes and approves those that are consistent with DOC and NIST policies and procedures. Maintain relationships with both internal and external customers, partners, and stakeholders that affect the scope of programs or projects. Reviews proposed DOC and NIST policies, and determines the impact on OTA award management operation, and recommend responses.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment
• Merit applicants must meet time-in-grade/band requirements, as applicable
• Completion of Confidential Financial Disclosure, Form OGE-450
• Bargaining Unit Position: No

Qualifications

To qualify, applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 (ZA-II for NIST). Specialized experience is defined as experience performing and coordinating other transaction agreements, contracts, and/or grants financial assistance awards or other related instruments or similarly functioning team (i.e., serve as a COR, Program Manager, Management Analyst); identifying other transactions agreements, contracts, and/or grants financial assistance award problems, preparing documents and written materials; and providing guidance on policies, procedures, and guidelines. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done. We will credit all qualifying volunteer experience in your application. The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook. If requesting reconsideration of your qualification determination, please refer to the following site: Applicant Reconsideration

Education

Qualifications are based upon meeting specialized experience only. Education cannot be used to qualify for this position.

Contacts

• Address Grants Management Division 100 Bureau Drive Gaithersburg, MD 20899 US
• Name: Sarah Sadler
• Phone: 301-975-6296
• Email: [email protected]