Strategic Administrative Operations Specialist

US National Institute of Standards and Technology; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking motivated Administrative Officers to support scientific, technical, and operational programs through strategic coordination of administrative and business operations. These roles help ensure effective financial management, workforce support, and efficient execution of program objectives.

Qualifications include one year of specialized experience at GS-07 or higher, or a master's/advanced degree, or two years of graduate

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07 (ZA-I) level, including budget tracking, travel coordination, acquisitions, HR support, and records management.
• Experience coordinating multiple administrative activities and communicating with managers, staff and stakeholders.
• ZA-III requires one year of experience at least GS-11 level in administrative and operational functions including budget planning, financial management, acquisitions, travel management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate administrative and business operations to support critical programs.
• Assist with budget planning, execution and financial management.
• Manage travel and acquisitions and provide HR administration and records management.

Skills

Administrative support

Budget tracking

Travel coordination

Acquisitions

HR support

Property management

Records management

Education

Master's degree

Graduate education (2 years)

J.D./LL.B.

Graduate education + experience

Job description

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking motivated Administrative Officers to support scientific, technical, and operational programs through strategic coordination of administrative and business operations. These roles help ensure effective financial management, workforce support, and efficient execution of program objectives.

Qualifications include one year of specialized experience at GS-07 or higher, or a master's/advanced degree, or two years of graduate