Chief Risk Officer

US National Institute of Standards and Technology; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 169,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

National Institute of Standards and Technology seeks a Senior Risk Officer to join the CHIPS Program Office leadership, driving risk governance and analytics across the CHIPS incentives portfolio. The role advises CHIPS leadership on risk exposures, mitigation strategies, and decision-making alignment with mission priorities.

The Senior Risk Officer will lead the Risk Management Office, manage enterprise risk frameworks, ensure compliance with internal controls, and coordinate with oversight

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in enterprise risk management, investment risk, and portfolio management.
• Experience with compliance, financial analysis, and transaction structuring.
• Background in corporate finance, investment banking, or private equity is favorable.
• Strong advisory capabilities to CHIPS leadership on risk governance and mitigations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as principal advisor on risk governance and analytics.
• Collaborate with investment, legal, financial, and program teams to evaluate risk.
• Lead the Risk Management Office and oversee enterprise risk framework.
• Provide briefings to CHIPS leadership and oversight entities.
• Oversee internal controls and regulatory compliance efforts.

Skills

Enterprise risk management

Investment risk

Credit risk

Portfolio management

Compliance

Financial analysis

Transaction structuring

Corporate finance

Investment banking

Private equity

Consulting

Job description

SummaryThe CHIPS Program Office at the National Institute of Standards and Technology, is seeking a Senior Risk Officer to join the senior leadership of its Risk Team and help execute the overall risk management strategy for the CHIPS Incentives Program. The Senior Risk Officer provides strategic leadership for risk management activities across CPO, including enterprise, financial, operational, regulatory, reputational, and transaction-level risks associated with the CHIPS incentives portfolio.Learn more about this agencyThis job is open toThe publicU.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.Clarification from the agencyApplications will be accepted from all U.S. Citizens.DutiesServing as a principal advisor to CHIPS leadership on risk governance, transaction risk assessments, risk analytics, and organizational risk managementCollaborating with investment, legal, financial, and program teams to evaluate and manage riskAdvising the CHIPS leadership team on emerging risks, risk exposures, and mitigation strategies to support informed investment decisions and achievement of mission prioritiesLeading the Risk Management Office, a team of risk and compliance analysts dedicated to identifying, assessing, reporting, and monitoring risk at CPOOverseeing a comprehensive enterprise risk management framework and strategy that aligns with CPO implementation goals and objectivesOverseeing the identification, assessment, and management of enterprise-wide risks, including financial, operational, regulatory, and reputational risksLeading CHIPS compliance efforts which includes managing the internal controls programManaging communication with CHIPS oversight entities including OIG, GAO, and CongressCollaborating with business units and CPO senior leadership to integrate risk management into the CPO's decision-making process and ensure risks are effectively managedProviding regular briefings to both CPO and Department Leadership to ensure effective risk oversightRequirementsConditions of employmentU.S. CitizenshipMales born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective ServiceSuitable for Federal employmentEthics pre-clearanceYou must be able to successfully pass a background investigation. TS/SCI security clearance required following onboardingCompletion of Confidential Financial Disclosure, Form OGE-450 or OGE-278 Public Financial Disclosure Report as applicableQualificationsExtensive experience in enterprise risk management, investment risk, credit risk, portfolio management, compliance, financial analysis, transaction structuring, corporate finance, investment banking, private equity, consulting, or related fieldsEducationNo Education RequirementAdditional informationThis position will be in the excepted service as a non-competitive appointment under the CHIPS Act authority.This position is covered under the APMS pay scale.This position does not confer non-competitive conversion to the competitive service.Acceptance of an excepted service appointment from applicants in the competitive service will require a written statement of understanding when voluntarily leaving the competitive service.A trial period may be required.This position requires the passing of a drug testThis position requires the filing of an OGE-450 Confidential Financial Disclosure Report or OGE-278 Public Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of onboarding and annually thereafterAll applicants will be forwarded to the selecting official for consideration. This public notice is a mechanism to collect applications. You will not receive notification of referral, selection/non-selection. Once a selection has been made, it will be submitted separately from this announcement and then this announcement will be cancelled. Under this CHIPS hiring authority, applicants are not rated and ranked and veteran's preference does not apply.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:TeleworkFlexible work schedulesPaid parental leavePaid vacationSick leaveFamily-friendly leaveChild and elder-care resourcesOn-site childcare centerLactation spacesWellness programsFitness centerEmployee assistance programsCandidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.BenefitsA 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.How you will be evaluatedYou 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 will be forwarded to the selecting official for consideration. This public notice is a mechanism to collect applications. You will not receive notification of referral, selection/non-selection. Once a selection has been made, it will be submitted separately from this announcement and then this announcement will be cancelled.Under this excepted service hiring authority, applicants are not rated and ranked and veteran's preference does not apply.Required DocumentsResume or CVHow to ApplyComplete an initial questionnaire provided through the application link.Submit your resume or CV through the application link provided for this position.Agency contact information CHIPS [e-mail] Program Office1401 Constitution AveWashington, DC 20230USNext stepsA hiring coordinator will contact you if NIST determines that you may be a potential fit for the position. Following an informational interview, additional interviews with the lead Hiring Manager will be conducted with highly qualified candidates.All applicants will be forwarded to the selecting official for consideration. This public notice is a mechanism to collect applications. You will not receive notification of referral, selection/non-selection. Once a selection has been made, it will be submitted separately from this announcement and then this announcement will be cancelled.OverviewAccepting applicationsThis job will close when we have received 50 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn moreLocation1 vacancy in the following location: Washington, DCNo matching locations found.Work site optionsTelework eligibleYes—as determined by the agency policy.Remote jobNoRelocation expenses reimbursedNoSalary$169,279 - $197,200 per yearPay scale & gradeZA 5Promotion potential5 Learn more about pay scale and gradePay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.Work scheduleFull-timeTravel Required25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.Appointment typeTerm - 2 YearsOccupations and job series0340 Program ManagementSupervisory statusYesFederal service typeThis job is in the Excepted ServiceRepresented by a unionNoDrug testYesSecurity clearanceSensitive Compartmented InformationPosition sensitivity and riskSpecial-Sensitive (SS)/High RiskJobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.Background check typeSuitability/FitnessFinancial disclosure requiredYesSome jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.Announcement numberCHIPS-57-2026-0001Control number879964300