This announcement will close at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the date the first 100 applications are received or 12/28/2023, whichever comes first.

Duties

This position serves as an Administrative Specialist for the Software and Systems Division and the NIST Voting project. Perform a full range of administrative transactions including, but not limited to: developing and managing procurements including serving as a Contracting Officer's Representative; serving as lead administrative person for the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) Technical Guidelines Development Committee (TGDC) including managing the vetting of new members, meeting management and knowledge of policies and procedures; serving as property officer, maintaining files and official record materials and disposition; maintaining multiple calendars utilizing an electronic calendaring system; arranging foreign and domestic travel and completing associated reimbursement vouchers; acquiring supplies and services through bankcard; leading the onboarding process for new employees; processing training requests,; knowledge of of electronic systems to conduct and support daily office operations. This will involve interpreting and analyzing administrative policies and providing guidance to staff on work assignments, objectives, priorities, and deadlines. Developing written documents, spreadsheets, memoranda, reports, presentations, briefing packages, and other materials for use by management. Research, analyze, and manage the coordination and outcome of various administrative projects, including the management of the special projects, space management, and event logistics.

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
• Bargaining Unit Position: No

Qualifications

All applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of the specialized experience at the GS-7 level (ZA-I at NIST). Specialized experience is defined as experience providing administrative support including experience with procurement, automated administrative systems and oral and written communications. OR Master's or equivalent graduate degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.B. or J.D., if related OR Combination of education and experience. 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

This position allows applicants to qualify with education. Transcripts must be submitted to validate that the education requirement has been met. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. However, an official copy will be required prior to a final offer of employment.


Education completed outside of the U.S. must be evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that it is comparable to education received in accredited institutions in the U.S. Click here to view a listing of accredited organizations from the Department of Education's website. A copy of the foreign education evaluation (containing the results with a course by course listing) is required with your application.

Contacts

• Address Software and Systems Division 100 Bureau Drive Gaithersburg, MD 20899 US
• Name: Tailor Thompson
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]