NIST works with industry and science to advance innovation and improve quality of life. We're looking for a Physical Scientist to join our team! This notice is issued under direct-hire authority to recruit new talent to occupations for which NIST has a severe shortage of candidates.

Duties

To provide technical expertise and assistance in the area of safeguarding international science and engagement in support of the CHIPS and Science Act. Serve as program manager with expertise in international outreach, research security, and science and technology areas related to semiconductor technologies. Liaise for IAAO with both the CHIPS R&D and Incentives Offices and the NIST Research Security Team. Work outcomes influence NIST international plans, strategies and goals, and impacts the successful implementation of the CHIPS and Science Act.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment
• Designated and/or random drug testing required
• Bargaining Unit Position: No

Qualifications

Basic Requirements, ZP-III: Degree: physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics. or Combination of education and experience -- education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education. In addition to the basic requirements, applicants must also have 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-9 (ZP-II at NIST) level. Specialized Experience is defined as Experience with the US CHIPS and Science Act; scientific experience in critical and emerging tech related field; knowledge of international landscape related to semiconductor R&D; programmatic experience in USG policies and programs concerning international S&T engagement, safeguarding international science and national security foreign engagement issues; define problems, perform background research, develop and execute project plans, organize and evaluate results & prepare reports of fundings. OR Master's or equivalent graduate degree as defined in the basic requirements. OR A combination of graduate education and specialized experience as defined in the additional requirements. Basic Requirements, ZP-IV: A. Degree: physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics. OR B. Combination of education and experience -- education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education. In addition to the basic requirements,applicants must also have 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 (ZP-III at NIST) level. Specialized Experience is defined as experience of the US CHIPS and Science Act; scientific expertise in semiconductor related field; knowledge of semiconductor-related international landscape; expertise and programmatic experience in USG policies and programs concerning international S&T engagement and safeguarding international science, experience in national security foreign S&T engagement issues. Liaison to CHIPs office, State Dept, DoC, OSTP, NSC, and other USG and international entities with relevant equities 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. 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.

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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 International and Academic Affairs Office 100 Bureau Drive Gaithersburg, MD 20899 US
• Name: Audrey Zimmerman
• Phone: 301-975-4926
• Email: [email protected]