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. Responsibilities The CHIPS Operations Office is looking for a Project Manager who is excited to work with a new, evolving team! As a new Project Manager on our team, you will: - Manage administrative work as assigned from Chief of Staff office related to organizational development. - Ensure projects meet deadlines and assess for possible barriers to project completion. - Keep management at multiple levels informed. - Collaborate with and coordinate internal and external stakeholders to complete compliance and reporting requirements on time. - Ensure all reports and forms undergo appropriate review and approval process. - Establish effective and efficient processes to advance the office and improve operational functions, including but not limited to cross- team collaboration, office culture, and overall organizational performance. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications BASIC REQUIREMENTS Applicants must have 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 (ZA-II at NIST) level. Specialized Experience is defined as experience coordinating projects across multiple teams; improving administrative processes to increase efficiency; AND managing multiple deadlines and coordinating other team members to ensure deadlines are met. 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 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 trial period may be required. This appointment may be extended up to four years without further competition. 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