Workforce and Interagency Programs Specialist

National Institute of Standards and Technology•Gaithersburg, MD

About The Position

The NIST Office of Advanced Manufacturing Partnerships and Outreach Division is seeking a Workforce and Interagency Programs Specialist to manage selected manufacturing workforce products and interagency engagement opportunities. The position supports the Manufacturing USA network by developing workforce platforms and training programs, providing technical expertise in Manufacturing USA technology areas, and assessing advanced manufacturing activities, emerging technologies, and workforce capabilities. It also identifies and manages partnerships aligned with NIST and Manufacturing USA priorities, coordinates interagency work, and oversees the Manufacturing USA Annual Report and related impact and performance reporting.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
Must be suitable for Federal employment.
A degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science; or equivalent education including at least 24 semester hours in those subjects plus appropriate experience or additional education.
At least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level (ZP-III at NIST).
Experience with STEM workforce ecosystems.
Experience or demonstrated knowledge of data and competency modeling, analysis, and reporting.
Experience cultivating engagement opportunities for technical communities.
Transcripts must be submitted to validate the education requirement; unofficial transcripts may be submitted with the application, but official transcripts are required before a final employment offer.
Foreign education must be evaluated by an accredited organization for comparability to U.S. accredited institutions; a course-by-course evaluation must be submitted with the application if relying on foreign education.

Responsibilities

Manage and enhance manufacturing workforce products, including developing platforms and training programs to engage the Manufacturing USA network with industry and training providers.
Provide technical expertise in Manufacturing USA technology areas to ensure educational value and accuracy.
Analyze the advanced manufacturing landscape and assess federal and external activities, with a focus on emerging technologies and workforce capabilities.
Identify partnership opportunities and manage collaborations aligned with NIST and Manufacturing USA priorities.
Manage the Interagency Working Team, coordinate related interagency activities, build relationships with federal partners, and connect the Manufacturing USA network with relevant programs and strategic goals.
Oversee production of the Manufacturing USA Annual Report, analyze advanced manufacturing accomplishments and trends, and collaborate with an interagency metrics team to evaluate and report on impacts and performance data.