Workforce and Interagency Programs Specialist

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

Summary 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.

Duties 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.

QualificationsBasic Requirements: A. Degree: physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics. OR B. Combination of education and experience — education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education. IN ADDITION TO THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS 12 level (ZP-III at NIST). Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Experience with STEM workforce ecosystems. Experience/demonstrated knowledge with data and competency modeling analysis and reporting. Experience cultivating engagement opportunities for technical communities. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook. If requesting reconsideration of your qualification determination, please refer to the following site: Applicant Reconsideration