This notice is issued under direct-hire authority in response to the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) Act of 2022 for which NIST has a critical hiring need. This announcement will close at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the date the first 100 applications are received or 11/27/2023, whichever comes first.

Duties

Conduct weekly meetings with the Director and Deputy Director of CHIPS Workforce Strategy to establish quantifiable workforce development targets for the CHIPS program. Participate in national policy panels that have interest in the CHIPS Act to advocate for the involvement of various training and educational entities in semiconductor training programs. Conduct one-on-one interviews with newly hired technical staff and others who have work at CHIPS Awardees companies at specific semiconductor plants about the country, aiming to document and disseminate best practices in workforce development. Collaborate with academics from major research institutions to articulate plans for the transfer semiconductor research into commercial applications, Work with CHIPS Awardees around the country to disseminate best workforce development practices. Present data-driven strategies, like ROI analyses, to CEOs of semiconductor companies to optimize the impact of CHIPS funding. Coordinate messaging and outreach efforts with the CHIPS External and Government Affairs team to ensure a unified approach to public and governmental interactions, including quarterly reports to Congress.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment
• Completion of Confidential Financial Disclosure, Form OGE-450
• Bargaining Unit Position: No

Qualifications

Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 (ZA-IV at NIST) level. Specialized Experience is defined as: Developing and implementing workforce strategies and initiatives at an organizational level, including analyzing workforce data and trends to inform strategic decisions Collaborating in policy discussions and providing recommendations on workforce development issues, including participation in inter-agency or inter-departmental working groups Managing workforce development projects or programs, including coordinating with internal and external stakeholders and overseeing project deliverables and timelines 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 CHIPS Strategy, Technology, and Policy Division 1401 Constitution Ave Washington, DC 20230 US
• Name: Evelyn Carter-Hopkins
• Email: [email protected]