What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)?
Summary
This notice is issued under direct-hire authority in response to the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) Act of 2022 for which NIST has a critical hiring need. This announcement will close at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the date the first 100 applications are received or 12/23/2024, whichever comes first.
Duties
In this position, you will: Develop and execute loan and grant management strategies and provide guidance to ensure the compliance and success of transactions in semiconductor manufacturing. Develop recommendations on risk, financial metrics, transaction terms, and funding requests. Use experience and knowledge of portfolio management, federal credit, and direct funding to support CPO and collaborate with stakeholders including funding recipients, the leadership of CPO, NIST, the Department of Commerce, and other federal agencies, as well as state and local officials. Manage internal controls and risk management processes to maintain the integrity, accountability, and transparency of CHIPS programs. Conduct regular performance reviews and provide feedback to ensure continuous improvement and adherence to project goals. Interpret ambiguous guidelines and procedures to make or escalate decisions related to loan and grant compliance and remediation. Lead program working groups to develop semiconductor industry investment theses and support program policy development. Engage with semiconductor company executives to gather information and provide feedback on CHIPS program project progress. Project manage the core CHIPS post-award processes including supporting the planning, direction, and execution of the CHIPS project execution process.
Qualifications
Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 (ZA-III at NIST) level. Specialized experience is defined as: Managing financial, grant, or credit programs in the government, private, or non-profit sector by developing and implementing funding strategies, conducting risk assessments, or collaborating with funding recipients or key stakeholders to support program objectives 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
This notice is issued under direct-hire authority in response to the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) Act of 2022 for which NIST has a critical hiring need. This announcement will close at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the date the first 100 applications are received or 12/23/2024, whichever comes first.
Duties
In this position, you will: Develop and execute loan and grant management strategies and provide guidance to ensure the compliance and success of transactions in semiconductor manufacturing. Develop recommendations on risk, financial metrics, transaction terms, and funding requests. Use experience and knowledge of portfolio management, federal credit, and direct funding to support CPO and collaborate with stakeholders including funding recipients, the leadership of CPO, NIST, the Department of Commerce, and other federal agencies, as well as state and local officials. Manage internal controls and risk management processes to maintain the integrity, accountability, and transparency of CHIPS programs. Conduct regular performance reviews and provide feedback to ensure continuous improvement and adherence to project goals. Interpret ambiguous guidelines and procedures to make or escalate decisions related to loan and grant compliance and remediation. Lead program working groups to develop semiconductor industry investment theses and support program policy development. Engage with semiconductor company executives to gather information and provide feedback on CHIPS program project progress. Project manage the core CHIPS post-award processes including supporting the planning, direction, and execution of the CHIPS project execution process.
Qualifications
Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 (ZA-III at NIST) level. Specialized experience is defined as: Managing financial, grant, or credit programs in the government, private, or non-profit sector by developing and implementing funding strategies, conducting risk assessments, or collaborating with funding recipients or key stakeholders to support program objectives 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
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