NIST works with industry and science to advance innovation and improve quality of life. We're looking for a Management and Program Analyst to join our team!

Duties

The Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) is based at NIST and its mission is to enhance the productivity and technological performance of U.S. manufacturing. MEP is a public-private partnership. Through its collaborations at the federal, state and local level, MEP Centers work with manufacturers to develop new products and customers, expand and diversify markets, adopt new technology, and enhance value within supply chains. The MEP Program serves as a bridge to other organizations and federal research labs that share a passion for enhancing the manufacturing community. If hired as a Management and Program Analyst for the MEP Group, your duties will include: Developing and managing programs to build awareness, maintain joint partnerships, and strengthen industrial extension services with industry leaders, trade associations, state economic development agencies, other Federal agencies, and non-Federal organizations Strengthening and empowering MEP centers and their clients (small manufacturers) Fostering interagency relationships leading to MOUs or additional resources Identifying and leading partnerships with industry, trade associations, state & local government, economic development organizations, Manufacturing USA institute(s), universities, and/or other research organizations Collaborating and empowering the MEPNN (51 MEP Centers located in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, the MEP Advisory Board, MEP Center boards, and state stakeholders across U.S.).

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

Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level (ZA-III for NIST). Specialized experience is defined as: Experience advancing manufacturing (in sectors such as semiconductors, aerospace, defense, biomanufacturing, clean energy, or medical devices) within a consortium or technology innovation ecosystem to increase performance, capacity for growth, and economic development Experience collaborating with and coaching diverse groups such as government agencies, universities, manufacturing institutes, federal laboratories, and private companies Experience leading national initiatives 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. For application tips, please refer to this site: Application Tips 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 National Programs Division 100 Bureau Drive Gaithersburg, MD 20899 US
• Name: Tailor Thompson
• Email: [email protected]