Program Operations Specialist

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Help drive NIST's Manufacturing Extension Partnership by providing strategic administrative counsel and program coordination to senior leadership as a Program Operations Specialist. You will manage complex budgets, interpret federal regulations, and craft influential communications for diverse stakeholders. This role offers the chance to enhance organizational efficiency through expert project management and policy development in a collaborative environment. BASIC REQUIREMENTS To qualify for this position at the ZA-II level, applicants must possess ONE of the following: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-7 level (ZA-I at NIST). Specialized experience is defined as: Experience performing complex administrative assignments that involve researching information, interpreting internal guidelines, and/or resolving operational problems; and Experience drafting technical documents, such as SOPs or program reference materials, to provide clear guidance to a team; and Experience analyzing different options or data points to recommend the best course of action for daily office operations. OR: Master's or equivalent graduate degree OR: 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR: LL.B. or J.D., if related OR: Equivalent combination of education and experience To qualify for this position at the ZA-III level, applicants must possess: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 (ZA-II at NIST) level. Specialized experience is defined as: Experience leading a team or overseeing a specific program area to complete complex administrative projects from start to finish; and Experience analyzing high-level policies or regulations to provide formal recommendations to senior management on how to resolve systemic issues or improve organizational policy; and Experience writing technical reports or memos that are used by leadership to make final program or budgetary decisions. 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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