Summary 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. This announcement will close at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the date the first 100 applications are received or 06/27/2024, whichever comes first. Responsibilities NIST works with industry and science to advance innovation and improve quality of life. We're looking for a Program Manager, ZA-0340-V to join our team! If selected, you will be Serving as a Senior Program Manager for Management Resources (MR), providing oversight for special projects and programs related to budget; routinely reviews and provides budget process recommendations. Responsible for representing the ADMR in conversations, projects, and efforts pertaining to budget and program management. Leading the development of strategies on how to approach politically sensitive and / or highly visible initiatives and programs related to NIST's approach to budget. Establishes, maintains, and coordinates interactions with NIST Office of Financial Management Resources and NIST Chief of Staff, as well as the Office of Management and Budget, Department of Commerce, and other government agencies pertaining to budget and finance. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 (ZA-IV at NIST). Specialized experience is defined as experience conducting budget analysis to provide policy and process recommendations in a sizable organization and experience with financial planning for a sizeable organization. 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. Applicant Reconsideration Education Qualifications are based upon meeting specialized experience only. Education cannot be used to qualify for this position. Additional Information This position is covered under NIST's Alternative Personnel Management System (APMS). The APMS is a pay-for-performance system with excellent HR flexibilities to help NIST recruit and retain top talent. Find out more about the APMS here! We may share your application package with other selecting officials at NIST with opportunities like this one. Additional selections may be made through this vacancy. Click all links in this vacancy announcement to view additional information or instructions. You MUST select at least ONE ELIGIBILITY in order to be considered for this position. All documents submitted for this announcement must be legible in order to make qualification or eligibility determinations. A probationary period may be required. We may share your application package with other selecting officials at NIST with opportunities like this one. Additional selections may be made through this vacancy. NIST strives to build a flexible and encouraging work environment to bring out the best in our employees. To help our employees balance responsibilities at home and at work, NIST offers a variety of work-life flexibilities such as: Telework Flexible work schedules Paid parental leave Paid vacation Sick leave Family-friendly leave Childcare subsidy program for qualifying families Child and elder-care resources On-site childcare center Lactation spaces Wellness programs Fitness center Employee assistance programs