NIST works with industry and science to advance innovation and improve quality of life. We're looking for a Management and Program Analyst (AI) 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

The AI Safety Program and Policy Analyst provides analytical and management support to the Director and other senior leadership of the U.S. AI Safety Institute on issues related to AI and AI Safety policy. The incumbent develops analysis of policy and programmatic proposals relevant to the NIST and the AI Safety Institute. Responsibilities include the development of briefing papers, memorandums, talking points, speeches, for the AISI Director and other NIST principles. Helps spearhead and manage high-impact projects. Assisting with the planning and organization of meetings and events to advance the goals of the AI Safety Institute. Tracking and developing reports on AI Safety Institute metrics and milestones.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment
• Bargaining Unit Position: No

Qualifications

To qualify, applicants must possess one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 (ZA-II at NIST) level.Specialized experience is defined as experience conducting research and analysis to support the drafting of talking points, memorandums, and other written materials on a variety of topics such as technology and policy issues as well as experience coordinating, gathering stakeholder feedback, and building relationships to further organizational priorities and goals. 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 NIST Office of the Director 100 Bureau Drive Building 101/Room A1137 Gaithersburg, MD 20899 US
• Name: Audrey Zimmerman
• Phone: 301-975-4926
• Email: [email protected]