NIST works with industry and science to advance innovation and improve quality of life. We're looking for a Financial Analyst 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

As the Portfolio Analyst within the CHIPS Program Office's Portfolio Management Office, you will support the technical review and execution of the core CHIPS post-award review processes, including disbursement requests and routine recipient reporting. You will conduct both technical and financial analyses, engage with counterparts at semiconductor companies, and contribute to strategic decision-making and policy development to support the program's objectives. In this role, you will: Conduct financial and commercial assessments of large-scale semiconductor manufacturing and supply chain projects Prepare post-award assessment briefings and disbursement recommendations for CHIPS Program Office leadership Contribute to program working groups to develop semiconductor industry investment theses and support program policy development Participates in routine engagement with counterparts at semiconductor companies to gather information and understand project's strategic value

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

Basic Requirements: Education Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- finance, business administration, economics, accounting, insurance, engineering, mathematics, banking and credit, law, real estate operations, statistics, or other fields related to the position, such as agriculture, agricultural economics, farm, livestock or ranch management, or rural sociology. OR Experience Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): Experience such as performing financial analysis and evaluation work requiring a comprehensive knowledge of (1) corporate finance and any specialized fields of finance required such as public finance, securities, international finance, money and securities markets, investments, and banking, and (2) the financial and management structure, operations, and practices of corporate and other organizations In addition to the basic requirements, applicants must also have 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 (ZA-I at NIST) level. Specialized Experience is defined as: analyzing financial data, preparing reports, and identifying trends to support decision-making. 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 through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook. Applicant Reconsideration

Education

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

Contacts

• Address CHIPS Operations Office 1401 Constitution Ave Washington, DC 20230 US
• Name: Tailor Thompson
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]