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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.
03/06/2023 to 03/20/2023
$155,700 - $183,500 per year
ZA 5
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
25% or less - Travel Description displayed on Announcement Text page.
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Term - 4 years
Full-time -
Competitive
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DO-100-23-11871748
710943700
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
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.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
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:
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.
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The CHIPS Program Office is looking for staff who are excited to work with a new, evolving team that will be responsible for evaluating, structuring, negotiating, and executing grants and loans for applications coming into the CHIPS Program Office.
The CHIPS Program Office will establish and manage programs that seek to restore U.S. leadership in semiconductor manufacturing by providing incentives and encouraging investment to expand the domestic manufacturing capacity necessary to produce the most advanced semiconductors needed for applications in AI and high-performance computing, as well as less advanced semiconductors that remain critical components of everything from automobiles to consumer electronics. In addition to major manufacturing investments, these programs will also focus on investments in supply chain, other strategic projects, workforce development programs and community investment. There is also a focus on catalyzing a dynamic new center for innovation and research, laying the groundwork for the creation of next generation industries.
Your work in this office will help to revitalize the domestic semiconductor industry, protect American national and economic security, preserve U.S. leadership in the industries of the future, create good-paying jobs, and build strong communities here in the United States.
