This notice is issued under direct-hire authority in response to the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) Act of 2022 for which NIST has a critical hiring need.
This announcement will close at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the date the first 100 applications are received or 03/20/2023, whichever comes first.
Summary
This notice is issued under direct-hire authority in response to the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) Act of 2022 for which NIST has a critical hiring need.
This announcement will close at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the date the first 100 applications are received or 03/20/2023, whichever comes first.
U.S. Citizens and Status Candidates (this includes Merit Promotion, Status Candidates, Former Overseas Employees, CTAP, ICTAP, VRA, VEOA, 30% or More Disabled, EVHO, Schedule A, Military Spouses, Americorps, Peace Corps, Vista, Interchange Agreement Eligibles, and National Guard).
Functions as the Director of Policy (the Director) for the CHIPS Program Office. The Director will lead the development, coordination, and communication of CHIPS policy and will work in partnership with other parts of the CHIPS Program Office, the Department of Commerce, and the broader interagency. As part of this work, the Director will lead the development, coordination, and release of notices of funding opportunities, strategic vision statements, and other cross-disciplinary policy documents. The Director will respond the CHIPS Program Offices' response to emerging policy issues, to requests for analysis and recommendations from CHIPS and Department of Commerce leadership, and will provide surge support to other STP teams as they design specific policies, review applications, and manage projects post-award. The Director will report to the Chief Strategy Officer, will coordinate with other CHIPS policy offices, and will directly manage a team of policy analysts.
Specific duties will include:
- Developing future CHIPS notice of funding opportunities, as well as future strategy and policy documents
- Responding rapidly to requests for analysis from CHIPS and Department of Commerce leadership
- Coordinating and communicating CHIPS policies and strategies to external stakeholders, including other departments and agencies
- Tracking, analyzing, and advising CHIPS leadership on emerging issues related to CHIPS Act implementation
- Offering surge support to other STP teams, including strategic planning and industry analysis, international engagement, national security, and environment compliance and permitting
- Managing a team of policy analysts in a fast-paced environment
- Advising on key policy issues related to the semiconductor industry, research and development policies, environmental impacts, workforce development, national security, and international issues
The Director will report to the Chief Strategy Officer, will coordinate with other CHIPS policy offices, and will directly manage a team of policy analysts.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
Suitable for Federal employment
Completion of Confidential Financial Disclosure, Form OGE-450
Designated and/or random drug testing required
Bargaining Unit Position: No
Qualifications
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level (ZA-IV at NIST) in the federal service. Specialized experience is defined as:
- Experience managing policy development and coordination processes
- Experience advising senior government officials, especially in technology policy and national security
- Knowledge of broad technology policy issues, such as those related to the semiconductor industry, environment impacts, national security, international engagements, and research and development
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
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.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
This position is covered under NIST's Alternative Personnel Management System (APMS). The APMS is a pay-for-performance system with excellent HR flexibilities to help NIST recruit and retain top talent. Find out more about the APMS here!
A trial period may be required.
This position requires the passing of a drug test
This position requires the filing of an OGE-450 Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of onboarding and annually thereafter
We may share your application package with other selecting officials at NIST with opportunities like this one. Additional selections may be made through this vacancy.
NIST strives to build a flexible and encouraging work environment to bring out the best in our employees. To help our employees balance responsibilities at home and at work, NIST offers a variety of work-life flexibilities such as:
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documents to assess your qualifications for this position.
All applicants that meet the minimum qualifications will be referred to the selecting official for consideration. Under Direct Hire Authority, applicants are not rated and ranked and veteran's preference does not apply.
CTAP and ICTAP Eligibility: To be eligible for CTAP or ICTAP consideration, you must submit the required documents to establish eligibility (see required documents) and meet the minimum qualification requirements. You may be contacted to provide a response to assessment questions related to the position. To be considered CTAP or ICTAP eligible, you must receive a well-qualified score of at least 85 of out 100 on your assessment responses. Additional information may be found at: CTAP/ICTAP.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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- If experiencing any difficulties with the online application process (anything after you have clicked the 'Apply Online' button): please contact the Agency Contact listed on this announcement between normal business hours (8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET). If receiving any kind of error message, please be ready to provide a screenshot or at a minimum, the error message text and number. If necessary, we will provide you with a technical support number for further assistance.
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- If experiencing a significant hardship which hinders your ability to apply on-line, please contact the Agency Contact listed on this announcement prior to the vacancy closing date and during normal business hours to discuss your situation.
NIST Office of the Director
100 Bureau Drive
Building 101/Room A1137
Gaithersburg, MD 20899
US
Next steps
To check the status of this vacancy, log into USAJOBS account and select the 'Application Status' link. We will update applicant statuses when:
- A qualification determination is made. If found not qualified/eligible, no additional updates will be provided.
- Applications are referred to the selecting official.
- A selection decision has been made.
Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Click 'Apply' and we'll walk you through a four-step process on how to attach a resume and any required documents. While working an application, you may review, edit, delete and update information. We'll automatically save progress made as you go, so any changes won't be lost.
- If experiencing any difficulties with the online application process (anything after you have clicked the 'Apply Online' button): please contact the Agency Contact listed on this announcement between normal business hours (8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET). If receiving any kind of error message, please be ready to provide a screenshot or at a minimum, the error message text and number. If necessary, we will provide you with a technical support number for further assistance.
- If having trouble with USAJOBS (searching for jobs, account password/profile issues, or Resume Builder): please visit the USAJOBS Resource Center. We regret that we are unable to support any issues with USAJOBS, as this service is not maintained by the NIST.
- If experiencing a significant hardship which hinders your ability to apply on-line, please contact the Agency Contact listed on this announcement prior to the vacancy closing date and during normal business hours to discuss your situation.
NIST Office of the Director
100 Bureau Drive
Building 101/Room A1137
Gaithersburg, MD 20899
US
Next steps
To check the status of this vacancy, log into USAJOBS account and select the 'Application Status' link. We will update applicant statuses when:
- A qualification determination is made. If found not qualified/eligible, no additional updates will be provided.
- Applications are referred to the selecting official.
- A selection decision has been made.
Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
