• Job Description

  Req#: 803479500
  The Department of Commerce ranked top 5 in the 2023 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government amongst large agencies for the 12th year in a row! The ranking showcases the Department's continued commitment to increasing our employee engagement, employee satisfaction, and positive perceptions towards diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion. Come join our team!
  
  
  Duties
  
  
  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 200 applications are received or 08/13/2024, whichever comes first.
  
  Duties:
  - lead and manage microelectronics portfolios and programs;
  - conceive and execute roadmaps and strategy for semiconductors;
  - execute, track, manage and monitor OTA projects for semiconductors;
  - mature and transition semiconductor technology across the supply chain; and
  - create and manage semiconductor portfolios
  
  
  Requirements
  
  
  • U.S. citizenship
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Suitable for Federal employment
  • Completion of Confidential Financial Disclosure, Form OGE-450
  • Designated and/or random drug testing required
  • Bargaining Unit Position: No
  • If selected for remote duty location, you will be required to complete a Remote Work Agreement.
  
  
  Qualifications
  
  
  Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level (ZA-IV at NIST) in the federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience in leading and managing microelectronics portfolios and programs, including developing strategic plans, setting program goals, tracking, and monitoring project award, execution, monitoring and performance. Semiconductor industry experience and/or experience in the USG working with semiconductor companies.
  
  Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done. We will credit all qualifying volunteer experience in your application.
  
  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

• About the company

  The United States Department of Commerce is an executive department of the U.S. federal government concerned with promoting economic growth. Among its tasks are gathering economic and demographic data for business and government decision-making, and helping to set industrial standards. This organization's main purpose is to create jobs, promote economic growth, encourage sustainable development and block harmful trade practices of other nations. The Department of Commerce is headquartered in the Herbert C. Hoover Building in Washington, DC.

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