Workforce and Interagency Programs Specialist

National Institute of Standards and Technology; Gaithersburg (MD); Remote; USD 122,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) seeks a Workforce and Interagency Programs Specialist to oversee select manufacturing workforce products and lead interagency engagement opportunities. This role is offered under direct-hire authority to fill occupations with a severe candidate shortage and drive collaboration across the Manufacturing USA network.

The specialist will coordinate interagency activities, manage relationships with federal partners, and oversee the production

Qualifications

• This position has an education requirement.
• Transcripts must be submitted to validate that the education requirement has been met.
• Unofficial transcripts accepted in the application package; official copy required before final offer.

Responsibilities

• Manages and enhances manufacturing workforce products by developing platforms and training programs to engage the Manufacturing USA network with industry and training providers.
• Provides technical expertise in the Manufacturing USA technology areas to ensure educational value and accuracy.
• Analyzes the advanced manufacturing landscape and conducts assessments of federal and external activities, focusing on emerging technologies and workforce capabilities.

Job description

Workforce and Interagency Programs Specialist

• Hiring Agency: National Institute of Standards and Technology

The NIST Office of Advanced Manufacturing Partnerships and Outreach Division, seeks a Workforce and Interagency Programs Specialist to manage select manufacturing workforce products and interagency engagement opportunities. This notice is issued under direct-hire authority to recruit new talent to occupations for which NIST has a severe shortage of candidates.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will serve as a Workforce and Interagency Programs Specialist with the primary responsiblilites: Manages and enhances manufacturing workforce products by developing platforms and training programs to engage the Manufacturing USA network with industry and training providers. Provides technical expertise in the Manufacturing USA technology areas to ensure educational value and accuracy.

Analyzes the advanced manufacturing landscape and conducts assessments of federal and external activities, focusing on emerging technologies and workforce capabilities. Identifies partnership opportunities and manages collaborations that align with NIST and Manufacturing USA priorities.

Manages the Interagency Working Team, coordinates related interagency activities, builds relationships with federal partners, and connects the Manufacturing USA network to relevant programs and strategic goals. Oversees production of the Manufacturing USA Annual Report, analyzing advanced manufacturing accomplishments and trends, and collaborates with an interagency metrics team to evaluate and report on impacts and performance data.

Requirements & Education

This position has an education requirement. Transcripts must be submitted to validate that the education requirement has been met. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. However, an official copy will be required before a final offer of employment. Use of foreign education for qualifications. An accredited organization must evaluate education completed outside of the U.S.

to ensure that it is comparable to education received in accredited institutions in the U.S. Click here to view a listing of accredited organizations from the Department of Education's website. A copy of the foreign education evaluation (containing the results with course-by-course listing) is required with your application.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with National Institute of Standards and Technology, Department of Commerce.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $121785 – $187093/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-05.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.