Manufacturing Workforce & Interagency Programs Lead

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST); Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) seeks a Workforce and Interagency Programs Specialist to manage select manufacturing workforce products and interagency engagement opportunities.

This role focuses on developing platforms and training programs to connect the Manufacturing USA network with industry and training providers, and on coordinating interagency teams to advance priorities and report on impacts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics with 24 semester hours in physical science/engineering areas.
• At least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at GS-12 level or equivalent, including STEM workforce ecosystems experience.

Responsibilities

• Manages and enhances manufacturing workforce products and engages the Manufacturing USA network with industry and training providers.
• Provides technical expertise in Manufacturing USA technology areas to ensure educational value and accuracy.
• Analyzes the advanced manufacturing landscape and assesses federal and external activities to identify partnership opportunities and manage interagency collaborations.

Skills

STEM workforce ecosystems

Data & competency modeling

Technical community engagement

Education

Bachelors in physical science/engineering/math

Job description

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) seeks a Workforce and Interagency Programs Specialist to manage select manufacturing workforce products and interagency engagement opportunities.

This role focuses on developing platforms and training programs to connect the Manufacturing USA network with industry and training providers, and on coordinating interagency teams to advance priorities and report on impacts.