The Department of Commerce ranked top 5 in the 2023 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government amongst large agencies for the 12th year in a row! The ranking showcases the Department's continued commitment to increasing our employee engagement, employee satisfaction, and positive perceptions towards diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion. This announcement will close at 11:59 pm EST on the date the first 150 applications are received or January 2, 2025, whichever comes first.

Duties

In this position, you will: Provide leadership and accountability to subordinate senior managers and staff who provide financial assistance support to NIST, NTIA, Census, MBDA, and ITA Provide direction and oversight of the implementation of new Financial Assistance (Grants, Cooperative Agreements, and Other Transaction) Programs funded by NIST and other DOC Bureaus. Direct the day-to-day operations of the subordinate staff offices, through subordinate supervisors. Exercise leadership in the formulation and promulgation of Department-wide and NIST policy and regulations governing the Department and NIST financial assistance programs. Lead organizational development and workforce initiatives, supports resource allocations, and manages operations of the assigned operational teams.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment
• Must meet time-in-grade/band requirements, as applicable
• Completion of Confidential Financial Disclosure, Form OGE-450
• Bargaining Unit Position: No

Qualifications

To qualify, applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 (ZA-IV for NIST). Specialized experience is defined as experience leading and driving change in in a sizable organization, providing executive leadership and direction for human resources, and administrative management functions for the organization, coordinating the implementation of Federal wide or Departmental financial assistance policies and regulations; and completing a strategic organization structure review of assigned resources and groups that is adaptable to emergent program, staff development and other organization needs. 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. 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 Financial Assistance Agreements Management Division 100 Bureau Drive Gaithersburg, MD 20899 US
• Name: Sarah Sadler
• Phone: 301-366-1164
• Email: [email protected]